As you walk into the famous George V, you are immediately overwhelmed by the impressive floral displays in the hotel lobby. The exquisite flower arrangements are a draw to the hotel, and something they work very hard to maintain. Every day the flowers are checked, fresh ones are swapped out for ones that look tired, and all the displays are checked for safety-especially the orchids that hang from the 5 Star court yard just outside the back door. Every month or so, the colours and flowers are changed, and the lobby gets a fresh new look, often something to represent the time of year, or a festive season that may be celebrated.
Once you move past the lobby, you will see that the hotel has a regal feel to it; most of the rooms are decorated in blue, yellow or green theme and are simple yet elegant. With 11 different room categories, there is a room type for everyone. If you are travelling with a family, and need a connecting room option, there are many suitable choices, and many different types of combinations of rooms that can connect. With that, you also get incredible view options that range from looking over the stunning 5 Star Garden, or a magnificent view of the city line, including a direct view of the Eiffel Tower.
The hotel also offers its guests a full spa and gym that has top of the line equipment. It is currently undergoing a very discrete renovation to include a nice size in-door swimming pool that will be open for this coming summer, 2018.
Every morning guests (who are Four Seasoned Preferred) can start their day with freshly squeezed juice, coffee, and arrangements of meat, cheese, fish and pastries. If this doesn’t appeal to you, you can also order eggs and other breakfast dishes that are all beautifully presented.
After breakfast, you may wonder out of the hotel and enjoy all the incredible history, architecture and buzz that Paris has. And if you are not sure of what to do, the concierge desk in the front lobby is there to help. They can offer you with ideas, make reservations, and give you maps and tips of how best to see Paris.
The location of the The Four Seasons George V is perfect. It is located on George V Avenue, about 1 block away from the famous shopping area called the Champs-Elysees. At any given time, the Champs-Elysees, which is a street that stretches between the Arch de Triumph and the Big Wheel (2 iconic sights) which are flooded with people looking for the latest and greatest fashionable items. In addition to that, there are many amazing restaurants around the corner and even more historical sites that are also in reasonable walking distance.
What is nice about the location of the George V is that you can quickly be part of that hustle and bustle, and just as quickly return to your 5 star hotel, which is on a quieter street, and hidden behind the famous wrought iron sign that reads George V.
Don’t spend all day out and about as heading back to the hotel for high tea is well worth it. The delicious assortments of petit fours and teas are fit for a queen. The tea takes place in the dining area where the breakfast is located and a really special experience.
If tea is not your type of beverage, you can enjoy some incredible cocktails both in the beautiful hotel bar that has an old world charm to it, or in the 5 Star court yard that has the water fall feature with an elaborate display of orchids that hang over the fountain.
In that same courtyard you are surrounded by 3 very impressive restaurants. All three of the restaurants are Michelin Star restaurants that have either 1 or 3 stars. If you are looking for fine dining, you don’t need to go far as you have 3 excellent choices right in the hotel.
If you do decide to step out for dinner, make sure to ask about the complementary car that will take you within a certain radius of the hotel. The cars are very impressive, and definitely have you feeling that royalty.
Nothing is too much to ask for at the George V. The staff are there to ensure you have an excellent stay both at their hotel and in Paris.