Hôtel Westminster

Even in Paris, some hotels seem more Parisian than others. The Hotel Westminster, despite its regal English name, is such a place. Intimate, close and convivial, from the Haussmannian facade to the flowered, serene patio, the property exudes a joie de vivre. Located amongst the prestigious addresses of the high fashion and jewellery district, the four-star Hotel Westminster is a stone’s throw from the Place Vendome, the Opera and the Tuileries gardens. For more than 200 years, the hotel on calm and quiet La Rue de la Paix has welcomed everyone from royalty – like the Duke of Westminster, from whom it takes its name – to those wanting to discover the art of living.

ROOMS & SUITES Drawing from classical periods of French history, from Louis XV and Louis XVI to Napoleon III and Regency, the Hotel Westminster is as timeless as it is distinctive and sophisticated. Each of the 80 air-conditioned guest rooms and 22 suites ranging from Superior to the Vendome Apartments is decorated to perfection with accoutrements like brilliant crystal, elegant dressing tables, exquisite Toile de Jouy wall hangings and marble mantelpiece fireplaces. The result is comfortable, fashionable and historical.

SERVICES Giving guests access to the most lavish neighbourhood in Paris is just one of Hotel Westminster’s best attributes. The immense fireplace at Duke’s Bar for instance, or the fine dining found at Michelin-rated Le Céladon, top an extensive list of services and amenities. Others include 24-hour room service and free access to a 120-square-metre rooftop fitness centre filled with state-of-the-art equipment. Overlooking the rooftops of Paris, a restful Nordic ambience permeates the sauna, steam, training and beauty rooms, which feature facial therapies, a range of body treatments and blissful massages.

DINING Fine dining guides consistently regard Hotel Westminster’s Le Céladon as a premier restaurant choice for those searching for sophisticated French cuisine. Alternatively, for light meals and cocktails, the relaxing English ambience of The Duke’s Bar provides the perfect spot for lounging.

MEETINGS Meetings, events or conferences, even private business meals and cocktail receptions, effortlessly succeed inside the five function rooms of Hotel Westminster. Decorated in the style of Napoleon III, these custom-configurable rooms hold as many as 100 guests while being suitably equipped with an array of capabilities, including free Wi-Fi and delicious catering services provided by Chef Christophe Moisand, Le Céladon's Executive Chef.