All this talk about couture color and French fashion and style has me thinking about an autumn trip to the City of Lights. Of course, there's the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and Montmartre -- all picture-postcard-perfect and not to be missed, even if you've seen them before. When it comes to accommodations, these are the cream of the crop -- the couture of hotels:
Cited as one of the world's finest hotels, the legendary Four Seasons Hotel Georges V is a haven of luxury. Just steps from the Champs-Elysees, this landmark 5-star hotel was built in 1928, and offers the kind of impeccable attention to detail demanded by royalty -- and loved by those lucky enough to experience it. With sumptuous furnishings, fresh flowers, even the scent of fine French perfume in the air, the Georges V is renowned for it exceptional service and surroundings.
The rooms at Hotel Sofitel Le Faubourg-Paris, centrally located in the city's fashion district (isn't that the entire city?), blend tradition with technology with a 4-star rating. Situated in two magnificent residences, one from the 17th century and one from the 19th, this hotel also offers extraordinary dining in its acclaimed Cafe Faubourg and Bar30. Maybe best of all, the Sofitel is close to Paris' most exclusive shops on the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore, including Christian Dior, Gaultier, Versace, Lanvin, Guy Laroche, Hermes, Givenchy, and Yves St. Laurent. Could I be any more excited?
I think I'll go with We'll Always Have Paris from La Collection de France by OPI for my nails -- and leave plenty of room in my suitcase for shopping!