Let's get personal

Hey everyone!

I started this blog as a class project, but since the class is over, I think I'm going to take over this spot.

I'll be sharing some stories with you, funny, personal, serious, etc., to give you a little peak into my life.

Hope you enjoy!

--I'll start this one by saying that I graduate in T-7 days!  I cannot believe that 4 years of college have flown by so quickly.  However, I'm going to save more details for later.  I'll be back to talk about the "big day", share some photos, and reflect on my life for the past 4 years. 

I'm currently starting to write a toast for my graduation party.... I mean, come on, I can't graduate with a degree in Communication and not give a speech commemorating my experience!

Any ideas??

A charming staff in a charming location

The Hotel Bel Ami Paris is known for its modern, yet quaint style, and its charming staff.  The staff aims to make guests comfortable and their stay enjoyable.

"The hotel is perfectly located near the church of St. Germain des Pres (close to 2 metro stations) and unlike most parisian hotels, it is modernly styled and very tastfully decorated. The rooms are small but very nicely designed, and you definitly fill pampered. The hotel staff is extremly nice and helpful, and breakfast is rich and luxurious. There is free internet in the lobby, and live jazz playing in the bar on the evening. All in all It was a great stay at a wonderful hotel, and a place I will definatly come back to." - Natalie, Israel

Located on the Left Bank in the artists' enclave of St. Germain des Pres, the hotel charms with designer-appointed rooms.  The hotel is also the home to the B.A Bar, where on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, a jazz pianist plays as guests feast on hors d'oeuvres and cocktails.

St. Germain des Pres is surrounded by many of the must-see sites of Paris.  It is situated around the river Seine, the Tuileries Gardens, the Invalides and the Tour Eiffel Quarter, as well as the Luxembourg Quarter and the Latin Quarter.

St. Germain des Pres is the intellectual center of gravity: housing bistros, bookshops, galleries, nightclubs, and publishing houses.  It is the location of the Cafe Les Deux Magots, frequented by the writers of the "Lost Generation" of the 1920s and 1930s; as well as by post World War II Existentialists, at the Cafe de Flore and the Brasserie Lipp.

Le Procope

St. Germain des Pres is the location of the oldest church in Paris, the St. Germain des Pres.  It is also the location of the world's first coffeehouse, le Procope, founded in 1686.

The Hotel Bel Ami is located in a creative district, full of things to do and see, but without the hustle and bustle of the Parisian lifestyle.

Il y a tout ce que vous voulez aux Champs Elysées!

Hôtel Lancaster is located right off of the Champs Elysées, and in Paris, it doesn't get any better than that.  The best thing about this hotel is its central location... but that's not all it has to offer.

This small and beautiful hotel is a gem, a luxurious hideaway, found on the busiest street in Paris.


Entrance to Hôtel Lancaster


The hotel has an elegant, private-home feel to it. It was originally a 19th century private mansion.

Room at the hotel

"We stayed here on a visit to watch the climax of the tour de france. Very central to the Champs Elysées and the good bars and restaurants, metro at 150 metres. Staff were wonderful - nothing too much trouble - especially for our daughter - and they made us feel very welcome and valued. We will be back. Food was good - lovely room which was spotless and great comfy beds." -vicandlisa, Sussex

In addition to its fabulous location, Hôtel Lancaster is most-known for its culinary delights.  Hôtel Lancaster stirs lovers' appetites at its namesake restaurant, La Table du Lancaster.  The world-class chef, Michel Troisgros presides in this kitchen.

Inside of La Table du Lancaster

His inspiration has given life to creative, light, and elegant meals. The menu is organized by theme, based on products chosen by Troisgros for their intensity, freshness, and slightly sour notes: the wit of the tomato, the burst of lemon and citrus fruit, the bite of condiments and spices, the green of fresh vegetables, herbs, and fruit, and the sweetness of dairy products.

La Table du Lancaster offers fine dining that is intimate, understated, and contemporary.

And at around $400 per night, this is a little piece of Parisian luxury that everyone can afford.

The right hotel on the right bank

"E7 is above any expectations,it is the point where your dreams end and a new world begins, a world of fantastic, spectacular & luxe."  - martonfi7, Romania

View of the Opera from hotel room

First built in 1877, it offers a warm, intimate atmosphere combined with classic French elegance and modern sophistication.

Ideally situated in the heart of the French capital close to the Louvre, Edouard 7 Hotel is an iconic hotel of Paris’ Right Bank, on one of the city’s most prestigious and historical streets.

It is positioned between Opera Garnier, Louvre, Place Vendôme, Faubourg St. Honoré and the famous department stores Galeries Lafayette and Printemps.

Opera Garnier

Galeries Lafayette

Edouard 7 Hotel is affiliated with the WORLDHOTELS First Class Collection and offers 70 superbly-appointed guest rooms over seven floors, including 12 magnificent suites. A boutique hotel in the true sense of the word, the Edouard 7 Hotel pampers guests with individual attention and unsurpassed service. 

Edouard 7 Hotel also maintains its romantic atmosphere while also catering to a younger crowd, children.  At the Hotel, children are treated like kings and queens.  Children have a menu created just for them, and they can indulge in savory French snacks whenever they like.  Upon leaving Edouard 7 hotel, children are given a cute souvenir to remember their amazing time in Paris.

The Hotel caters to children

The newly-renovated Edouard 7 Hotel offers a timeless Parisian experience, immersing guests in the sumptuous surrounds and rich culture of this magical city.

Designs of 1835 maintain their beauty in the heart of Paris

Hôtel Le Meurice is a grand 5-star hotel located in cental Paris, that houses a 3-Michelin starred restaurant, as well as a spa and fitness center with jacuzzi.

The Hôtel Le Meurice

One of the most wonderful aspects of the Hotel is its decor.  Guest rooms at the Hôtel Le Meurice have an elegant decor and marble bathrooms.  The hotel works for modern-day travelers but still maintains its original design and decor from 1835... and my is it charming!

Guest room at the Hôtel Le Meurice

Guest bathroom adorned in wall-to-wall marble and beautiful chandeliers

The Restaurant Le Meurice overlooks the Jardin des Tuileries. Guests can enjoy a daily afternoon tea in Le Dali or relax in the Bar 228 cocktail bar, which offers live jazz music every evening.

Hôtel Le Meurice is just a few steps from the Tuileries Metro station, and a 5-minute walk from Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Elysées. The Louvre Museum is just 660 yards away.

The Louvre museum

Packages at the Hôtel Le Meurice start at 600 Euros, but with its beauty, elegance, and location in Paris, it is worth every penny!

Palace Elegance at the Hotel Daniel

Hotel Daniel was designed to relieve the stress of everyday life, with the luxury of a miniature “palace”. Culture lovers, art lovers, and food lovers are brought together in this breath-taking period style, along with images from the Silk Road.
The Hotel is decorated in the style of the 18th century, blended with oriental influences. Suites, rooms, and reception areas are elegantly furnished, making the Hotel classy and beautiful, as well as comfortable and welcoming. The Hotel Daniel has 19 rooms and 7 suites, creating a small, cozy atmosphere that is very elegant with a palacial vibe.

Dining at the hotel reflects its blend of different cultures, drawing on French, Mediterranean, and Asian cuisine. The Chef, Denis Fetisson, is renowned and is excellent at blending the three different cuisines.

Restaurant Daniel offering fine French cuisine by renowned Chef Denis Fetisson

Hotel Daniel is within 5 minutes walking distance of The Espace Payot which offers a beautiful swimming pool with aquatic music and chromo therapy; a jacuzzi; a modern, updated fitness club; steam rooms and saunas for men and women; and cabins for face and body care.

The New York Times wrote a piece on the Hotel Daniel stating: "PROS: This Chinoiserie-filled boutique hotel feels graciously residential, a toile-covered home away from home. CONS: The nearby Champs-Elysées can be infernal. PERKS: Afternoon tea in the lovely sitting room is one of Paris' under-the-radar pleasures."

Hotel Daniel is a home away from home, within walking distance of a relaxing spa, the Champs-Elysées, and Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré which is a street full of fashion, antiques, business, and endless nightlife. It is the ideal location to make your stay in Paris an experience you will never forget.

Sex and the City at Hôtel Plaza Athénée - Paris

If the final episode of Sex and the City was filmed here, how can it not be classy, romantic, and sexy?

The Hôtel Plaza Athénée boasts beautiful courtyards where lovers coo in the lush floral gardens.  Lovers can then ooh and aah over the delicious cuisine of famous chef, Alain Ducasse.

Front entrance of the Hôtel Plaza Athénée

This truly Parisian luxury property is filled with elegance and charm, and located ideally between the Avenue des Champs Elysées and the Eiffel Tower, at the crossroads of fashion, entertainment, and business.



Location and Map of the Hôtel Plaza Athénée


At the centre of Paris fashion, it is surrounded by Paris's most exclusive designer shops that include: Dior, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Céline, and Valentino, to name a few.

Hôtel Plaza Athénée is perfectly placed to discover numerous Paris attractions: the Arc de Triomphe,  Place de la Concorde, the Louvre, the Musée d'Orsay, the Grand Palais, and the Eiffel Tower.

Music and theatre lovers will be delighted to discover that it is close to the Théâtre des Champs Élysées, which regularly features visiting international orchestras, opera, and ballet companies.  The famous Théâtre de Marigny and Théâtre du Rond-Point, and Palais Garnier are also close by.

"The hotel is located on the Avenue Montaigne, in the heart of the luxury shopping district and very close to the Champs Elysee. Hotel is exceptionally well appointed--luxurious yet comfortable. The decor is everything you would dream of for a weekend in Paris. The service is exceptional.  The staff is friendly and approachable and very eager to be of assistance. I don't give out many 5 stars, but the Hôtel Plaza Athénée deserves it." - Matt Clark, Los Angeles

With its views of the chestnut trees lining the length of the Avenue Montaigne, panoramas of the Eiffel Tower, Montmartre, and the sweep of Paris rooftops, Hôtel Plaza Athénée is the perfect luxury hotel in Paris.

View from hotel terrace

Once upon a time, the palace of tomorrow...