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Hôtel Meurice is a Dorchester Collection luxury hotel located on Rue de Rivoli in Paris's 1st arrondissement, between Place de la Concorde and the Louvre. Opened in 1815 and designated a Palace by the French government in 2011, the hotel houses 160 rooms decorated in the Louis XVI style.
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Hôtel Meurice occupies a prominent position on Rue de Rivoli in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, directly opposite the Tuileries Garden. The hotel extends between Rue de Rivoli and Rue du Mont Thabor, situating it between Place de la Concorde and the Musée du Louvre. This location places the hotel in the heart of Paris's cultural and historic center, near major landmarks and luxury retail districts.
The original Hôtel Meurice was established in Paris in 1815 by Charles-Augustin Meurice, who had previously opened a coach inn in Calais in 1771. The current building on Rue de Rivoli dates to 1835, when the hotel relocated from Rue Saint-Honoré to its present site.
The hotel houses 160 rooms decorated throughout in the Louis XVI style. During the early 20th century renovations, rooms were equipped with modern tiled bathrooms, telephone, and electric butler bells. The hotel's design incorporated an elevator that replicates a sedan chair used by Marie Antoinette.
Hôtel Meurice operates two main restaurants. Restaurant le Meurice overlooks the Tuileries Garden; Alain Ducasse serves as head chef. Restaurant Le Dali is situated beneath a 145 square-metre canvas painted by Ara Starck.
The hotel's central location, historic significance, and formal Louis XVI décor make it suited to visitors seeking a traditional luxury experience in Paris's historic core. Its proximity to museums, galleries, and the Tuileries Garden appeals to those prioritizing cultural access.
Le Meurice has undergone several major renovations: from 1905 to 1907 under architect Henri Paul Nénot, in 1947, and in 1998. In 2007, Le Meurice underwent renovations under designer Philippe Starck and architect Nicolas Papamiltiades. The hotel received the Palace designation from the French government in 2011, recognizing it on the official list of government-approved palaces in France.
During World War II, between September 1940 and August 1944, the hotel was requisitioned by German occupation authorities. From August 1944, it served as the headquarters of General Dietrich von Choltitz, the military governor of Paris. The hotel is currently owned and operated by the Dorchester Collection, a luxury hotel company based in London.
Editorial verification: Hôtel Meurice is affiliated with Dorchester Collection; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Hôtel Meurice is located on Rue de Rivoli in the 1st arrondissement, directly opposite the Tuileries Garden, between Place de la Concorde and the Louvre.
The original Hôtel Meurice was opened in Paris in 1815. The building at its current location on Rue de Rivoli dates to 1835.
The 160 rooms are decorated in the Louis XVI style. The hotel features an elevator that replicates a sedan chair used by Marie Antoinette.
The hotel is owned and operated by the Dorchester Collection, a luxury hotel company based in London. The collection includes nine other luxury hotels.
Hôtel Meurice received the Palace distinction from the French government in 2011, placing it on the official list of government-approved palaces in France.
The hotel operates two main restaurants: Restaurant le Meurice, which overlooks the Tuileries Garden, and Restaurant Le Dali, situated beneath a 145 square-metre canvas painted by Ara Starck. Alain Ducasse is the head chef.
Hôtel Meurice is affiliated with Dorchester Collection; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Hôtel Meurice is in Paris, France. Address: 1st Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, France.
| Location | Paris, France |
|---|---|
| Address | 1st Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, France |
| Brand / alliance | Dorchester Collection |
| Official website | dorchestercollection.com |
| Area guide | Quartier Vendôme luxury hotels |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
Sources: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Meurice
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