Four Seasons George V's Le Cinq serves delicious and innovative dishes like this foie gras with strawberries, rhubarb, and berry foam

Gracious Opulence In A Landmark Of Excellence

A legend on the Paris hotel scene, Four Seasons George V Paris offers exactly what would be expected from an establishment of the highest calibre. Located in the city's Golden Triangle of luxurious shops, restaurants, and residential apartments, the George V is itself a microcosm of this exclusive area in offering boutiques, fine dining, and exquisite accommodation all without leaving the premises.

For those unfamiliar with the layout of Paris, Avenue George V is between the Arc de Triomphe to the west and Place de la Concorde to the east, with the Champs Elysées at its northern end and the flame monument of Place de l'Alma (where people still leave flowers in honour of the memory of Princess Diana) to the south. This privileged location makes everything close, though Avenue George V itself remains relatively quiet and certainly free of tourist hordes crowding other parts of the city.

George V Suite 737

An innovative property since its opening in the 1920's, Four Seasons George V Paris has recently undergone its latest freshening up and lays claim to official designation as a 'palace hotel' as defined by the French government. George V's enormous fame belies its intimacy; the last major renovation reduced the number of rooms from 320 to only 245, of which 59 are suites. The high ratio of suites to rooms indicates the stature and spending power of the guests who choose to stay here. Needless to say, all the accommodation is grand, though without being grandiose; the intent is to provide guests with a Parisian pied-à-terre for their time in the city and make them feel at home.

The spacious lobby with its glass wall open to the beautiful courtyard is an immediate indication upon arrival of the outstanding experience awaiting guests at this property. Thousands of flowers adorn every public space, and congenial staff are always on hand to offer a smile and assistance without needing to be asked.

Four Seasons George V's sumptuous public spaces are complemented by its comfortable rooms and suites

Fine dining is a major attraction for guests of the hotel, but locals also come to Four Seasons George V Paris knowing every meal will be special at Le Cinq, the hotel's two-starred Michelin establishment where fine French cuisine is served in elegant surroundings. In fine weather during the warmer months, outdoor dining in the Marble Courtyard is a very pleasant way to feel like being in a country retreat in the middle of the city. Tea is served in La Galerie, which is also the venue for breakfast and light snacks in the evening.

Going around town in style is made easy at the George V, where an in-house, Hermès-designed Rolls-Royce Phantom takes guests wherever they may want to go. When you are back at the George V, the spa will revitalise your body after having lifted your spirit touring the City Of Light. Eleven treatment rooms include one for couples to enjoy treatments together. If all the therapists are as talented as Eric, who somehow manages to massage back muscles while the client is lying face up, no one goes home unrelaxed. Four Seasons George V's spa has been voted Best Spa In Europe for the past four years by Travel & Leisure Magazine.

George V's Hermès-designed Rolls-Royce Phantom

For those who simply want to enjoy the feeling of being at home in Paris and prefer to stay in, the hotel offers hundreds of television channels. Have some goodies sent up from the famous food shop Hédiard (just downstairs), curl up on the sofa, and enjoy the show. In consideration of its Asian guests, there are channels offering programs in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Tagalog, Hindi, and Arabic, among other languages.

Four Seasons George V Paris
31, avenue George V
75008 Paris
tel: 33 1 49 52 70 00
www.fourseasons.com/paris