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Cheval Blanc Paris
Cheval Blanc Paris
Cheval Blanc Paris

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Cheval Blanc Paris

Paris

Uber-stylish riverside luxury in the City of Light

In a nutshell: From its home in the landmark La Samaritaine building alongside the city's famed Pont Neuf, Cheval Blanc – the first urban Maison from luxury group LVMH Hospitality – boasts colourful interiors by Peter Marino, a Dior Spa, the world-renowned Plénitude restaurant by chef Arnaud Donckele and the longest indoor swimming pool in Paris.

Tell me more about the interiors: For his first hotel project, US architect Peter Marino has embellished the building's Art Deco heritage with a bold, contemporary spirit. The guestrooms are peaceful havens featuring understated creamy gold tones and rich textures. In contrast, the public spaces are a riot of bold, uplifting colours layered with impressive artwork, including Vik Muniz's 12-foot-high photographic interpretation of the Eiffel Tower, which takes centre stage in the lobby.

What about the rooms and suites? While almost all the 72 light-filled guestrooms (which includes 46 suites) overlook the Seine, these views are best enjoyed from the suites with a sunlit winter garden, which have floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the river with Notre Dame to the left and the Eiffel Tower to the right. Each room has a sumptuous marble bathroom, with a standalone bathtub and indulgent walk-in hammam shower, as well as a spacious separate dressing room with a safe containing three watch winders, and signature fragrances created by François Demachy, Maison Dior's perfumer.

Eating and drinking: The food options are lavish, with four restaurants, including Langosteria, the first foreign outpost of the famous seafood restaurant from Milan, as well as Plénitude, Donckele's three-Michelin-star gem which ranks No.14 in The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025. For something more casual, Le Tout Paris serves up crowd pleasers from steak frites to chicken burgers on a terrace against Paris' romantic skyline. Or, for even more personalised service, take advantage of the hotel's 'carte blanche' room service, where you can order anything at any hour.

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