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There are two things the uninitiated always want to know about the most famous hotel in Paris. First off, is it really as ritzy as the name would imply? That's a definite yes—after all, the adjective itself derives from the hotel. Second question: Is...
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There are two things the uninitiated always want to know about the most famous hotel in Paris. First off, is it really as ritzy as the name would imply? That's a definite yes—after all, the adjective itself derives from the hotel. Second question: Is it worth it? The answer here is an unequivocable "perhaps." Staying here is a fantastic experience, but be aware that you will pay an arm and a leg for it. What can you expect for your money? Well, to begin with, you get to breathe the rarified and perfumed (it is) air of the place from the moment you step through the front doors. Then, too, it has the best bar and bartender in Paris (the Hemingway Bar, where charming Brit Colin Field holds forth), a superb restaurant (L'Espadon) with a brilliant chef (Michel Roth), and the most spectacular indoor pool to be found anywhere in Europe. It's modeled on ancient Roman baths and is surrounded by terry-cloth-covered chaises. If your pockets are deep enough, there are some exquisite rooms, too,... See less 
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