Xu Zhimo once said, “Once you have been to Paris, you will no longer crave paradise.”
Indeed, Paris easily captivates at first glance; it is a flowing feast, and no other city can be as proud as Paris.
For me, going to Paris is a source of happiness. There are numerous excellent hotels in Paris, like Bulgari, Ritz, Le Meurice, George V Four Seasons, Raffles Royal Monceau, Cheval Blanc, Hôtel de Crillon, Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme, MO, and Peninsula… It’s hard to choose among them.
However, visiting Paris can also take a toll on your wallet; while there are many great hotels, they are also quite expensive…
During my recent visit to Paris, I spent the first two nights at the Bulgari Hotel.
I chose Bulgari because my experiences at the Bulgari in Beijing and Dubai were outstanding, and I thought the Bulgari in Paris would continue this trend. Moreover, the location is excellent, situated in the “Golden Triangle” on Avenue George V between the Seine River and the Champs-Élysées, just a few minutes’ walk from the famous Champs-Élysées and Avenue Montaigne.
This area is the most concentrated for high-end luxury boutiques in Paris, surrounded by exquisite shops where you can indulge in shopping.
Another reason is that I have seen numerous reviews of hotels in Paris, and many have praised the top-floor suites at Bulgari, stating it is the best room in all of Paris (if not the best in the world). You can enjoy views of the Basilica of the Sacré-Cœur and the Eiffel Tower from the room and the balcony.
Today’s article is a report on the Bulgari Hotel in Paris. Whenever I stay at a fantastic place that I love, I will write about it.
The Bulgari Hotel Paris is the seventh Bulgari hotel in the world, which opened in 2021.
It has been converted from an office building built in the 1970s.
The hotel adheres to Bulgari’s construction principles, featuring a small number of rooms; there are only 76 rooms in total. Its compact size allows it to provide unparalleled service.
The interior design of the hotel is very Bulgari, with large areas of dark gold and black color combinations that exude a quiet yet luxurious atmosphere without being overly ostentatious.
Most room types at Bulgari Paris are suites, and they come with private terraces. Having a terrace in the heart of Paris is undoubtedly a luxury.
The room type I had this time was a luxurious suite with a terrace.
The luxuriousness of the room is immediately apparent.
The terrace is large and offers a view of the city of Paris, including a distant view of the Montmartre hill (the small rise in the picture below).
There is a separate dressing room and a vanity area.
It welcomed me with fruit, chocolate, and champagne, and I even received a Bulgari amenity gift box as a present.
The room is quite smart, with a pad that controls everything, including lights, temperature, television, room service, and more.
This room can actually only be considered a mid-tier option at the Bulgari in Paris. The most luxurious offering is the top-floor apartment of 400 square meters, featuring a terrace and garden of 600 square meters. It is said to be the best room in all of Paris.
I had the chance to tour it, and it was incredibly luxurious—super spacious, with stunning views from the living room.
The master bedroom features floor-to-ceiling glass on two sides, providing a 270-degree panoramic view, allowing you to see the Eiffel Tower from the bed.
The bathroom is adorned with large marble veining decor, creating an artistic atmosphere that is both stylish and grandiose.
There is a separate gym, a study, a makeup room, and a bar area.
The room’s hardware is excellent.
The minibar has a vintage leather exterior, resembling a Bulgari travel case. The sound system is a French Devialet Phantom I 108dB, which is a speaker I have long desired but never bought.
The highlight is the rooftop terrace, which boasts an incredible view. This is at the heart of Paris’s bustling city center, giving a sense of having the entire city within your view.
Now, let’s talk about the public areas of Bulgari Paris.
Bulgari Paris is a boutique hotel with a small footprint, with the main public areas concentrated on the ground and basement levels.
The basement level features the spa, swimming pool, and gym. The pool is impressive, but unfortunately, photos are not allowed (luxury hotels place a significant emphasis on guest privacy), so cameras are strictly prohibited in populated areas. Thus, I can only share pictures from their official website, which actually looks better than in the images.
The ground floor has a lounge, a bar, and the Michelin three-star restaurant Il Ristorante-Niko Romito run by chef Niko Romito.
Breakfast at Bulgari Paris is served in Il Ristorante-Niko Romito.
This restaurant has a small outdoor courtyard where you can dine al fresco, which feels very relaxed.
Bulgari’s breakfast can cure choice anxiety, offering Milanese breakfast (Italian), Parisian breakfast (French), London breakfast (English), among other delicious options, all with a touch of Bulgari flair.
Since I was in Paris, of course, I chose the Parisian breakfast, which consisted of various types of bread served with an assortment of jams and chocolate spreads.
Well, the French breakfast is lazily simple yet exquisite.
I felt that just having bread wasn’t satisfying enough, so I ordered an avocado salmon dish for myself.
Bulgari’s elegance is apparent; the tableware is from Richard Ginori, Italy’s oldest porcelain brand, which is often hailed as the finest porcelain in Italy.
