7 Parisian Hotels with Top Michelin-Starred Chefs
Some of Paris's grandest dining experiences can be found in the capital's top hotels. No surprise considering that great food and boundless luxury usually go hand in hand. The downside is you'll pay dearly for the privilege, the upside, if you decide to also book a room, you can linger over that last digestif in the true French style knowing you're only a heartbeat away from the sweetest of dreams.
Le Bristol
Why it made the list
Over the years, his virtuosity and constancy have earned chef Eric Frechon the loyalty of a large following of international diners, who flock to L'Epicure restaurant to be thrilled once again. In the elegant French provincial-style dining room, overlooking a lovely interior garden perfect for dining al fresco in summer, an intricate ballet of waiters expertly tend to diners, tipping the lids off of silver chargers to reveal Frechon's divine creations.
Hôtel de Crillon
Why it made the list
When the Crillon shuttered for a five-year renovation chef Christopher Hache, who'd earned two stars at the hotel's gilded Les Ambassadeurs, was sent on a prolonged world tour to gather ideas and hone his craft. Now at the head of L'Ecrin, the hotel's 26-seat jewelbox gastronomic restaurant (Les Ambassadeurs is now the bar), there's little doubt Hache will equal, if not surpass, his previous glory.
Hôtel Balzac
Why it made the list
With three Michelin stars under his toque Pierre Gagnaire is pretty much a household name among Parisian epicures, famous for brilliantly absorbing the latest trends and techniques into his repertoire (molecular gastronomy, vegetable-centric fare) and making them his own in a cuisine of exquisite refinement. The low-lit wood-paneled dining room is a cozy, unpretentious spot for a meal you will not soon forget.
Prince de Galles
Why it made the list
La Scène's bright white furniture and lustrous wood-paneling are a contemporary departure from the hotel's historic Art Deco interiors. But the centerpiece is the marble-clad open kitchen—the only one in a 5-star hotel dining room—where expectant diners can observe chef Stéphanie de Quellec work her magic in dishes of sublime finesse. The one-star Michelin chef is greatly respected among her (mostly male) counterparts, and we wouldn't be surprised to see a second star this year.
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