Four Seasons Hotel George V
31 Avenue George V, 75008 Paris, France
The Story
The most opulent hotel in Paris and a favourite of Hollywood royalty since it opened in 1928, the George V — now run by Four Seasons — represents, for old Hollywood fans, the pinnacle of European hotel luxury. It is the kind of place where a star could disappear for a week and emerge looking ten years younger and €50,000 poorer. The flower arrangements in the lobby cost a rumoured €40,000 per week, which tells you everything you need to know about the hotel's approach to understatement.
" The flower arrangements in the lobby cost a rumoured €40,000 per week.
Ava's Paris hotel of choice
Ava Gardner stayed at the George V while on a break from filming Pandora and the Flying Dutchman in 1951. Frank Sinatra flew out to see her, and the pair dined at the much-storied Tour d'Argent, the restaurant that has been serving diners overlooking Notre-Dame since 1582. Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton later occupied suites here during their European years — Taylor making the George V her Parisian base. Marlene Dietrich, Orson Welles and the Beatles all passed through too.
Le Cinq and the courtyard
The hotel's restaurant, Le Cinq, holds two Michelin stars and is a serious dining destination in its own right. The interior courtyard garden, meanwhile, is one of the most tranquil spaces in the city — a rare pocket of calm just steps from the Champs-Elysees.
Signature Experiences
Le Cinq
The hotel's flagship restaurant, which holds two Michelin stars. A serious destination for fine dining in its own right.
The courtyard garden
The hotel's interior courtyard garden is one of the most tranquil spaces in the city — a rare pocket of calm just off the Champs-Elysees.
Famous Connections
Who Came Here
Plan Your Visit
Good to Know
- How to Book: Book direct at fourseasons.com/paris or by phone. Restaurant reservations for Le Cinq can be made through the hotel website.
- Best Time: Year-round.
- Accessibility: Contact the hotel directly to confirm access requirements.
- Tip: Even if you are not staying, Le Cinq and the hotel's bar are open to visitors, and the lobby's famously extravagant floral displays are worth seeing. The courtyard garden is one of the quietest spots in central Paris.
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