Place Vendôme, Paris · France
Ritz Paris
The original palace hotel — Place Vendôme, Paris.
Overview
Ritz Paris
The Ritz Paris is the original palace hotel — the property that defined the concept of luxury hospitality when César Ritz opened it on the Place Vendôme in 1898. Reopened in 2016 after a four-year restoration, it combines the grandeur of its historic architecture with contemporary standards of comfort and service. The Ritz Bar, the Hemingway Bar, and the Espadon restaurant are among the most celebrated addresses in Paris, and the hotel's position on the Place Vendôme — at the heart of the 1st arrondissement — places it within easy reach of every course in the Paris championship circuit.
For golf groups, the Ritz provides something distinct from the George V or Le Meurice: a sense of history and legend that is unique in Paris. The hotel's association with Coco Chanel, Ernest Hemingway, and the great figures of 20th-century culture gives it a character that no amount of renovation can replicate. For groups where the story of the hotel matters as much as the golf, the Ritz is the natural choice.
Why We Recommend It & How It Fits
Why We Recommend It
The Original Palace Hotel
The Ritz Paris invented the concept of the luxury palace hotel in 1898, and its position on the Place Vendôme — surrounded by the finest jewellers in the world — remains one of the most extraordinary addresses in Europe. For groups where the hotel's history and legend matter, there is no equivalent.
The Hemingway Bar
The Hemingway Bar at the Ritz is one of the most celebrated cocktail bars in the world — a small, intimate room presided over by head bartender Colin Field, with a menu of classic cocktails and a history that includes Ernest Hemingway's famous liberation of the bar in 1944. For golf groups, it provides the perfect post-round gathering point.
Ritz Club Spa and Pool
The Ritz Club spa and pool — a 17th-century-inspired indoor pool beneath the hotel — is one of the most atmospheric wellness spaces in Paris. The spa's treatment programme draws on the finest French skincare traditions, and the pool's vaulted ceiling and warm lighting create a setting that is genuinely exceptional.
Location for the Golf
The Place Vendôme position places the hotel within 30–45 minutes of every course in the Paris circuit. The hotel's concierge team has the relationships and expertise to manage tee times and transfers across the full championship itinerary.
Espadon Restaurant
The Espadon is the Ritz's flagship restaurant — a grand, formal dining room with a menu that reflects the finest traditions of French haute cuisine. For group dinners and special occasions within the week, it provides a setting that is entirely in keeping with the hotel's legendary status.
How It Fits Into a Heritage Itinerary
The Legendary Paris Base
The Ritz is the natural choice for groups where the hotel's history and character are as important as the golf. The Place Vendôme address, the Hemingway Bar, and the restored grandeur of the rooms create a Paris experience that is genuinely irreplaceable.
A Special Occasion Paris Golf Week
For milestone birthdays, anniversaries, or other special occasions within a golf group, the Ritz provides a setting that is entirely in keeping with the moment. The Espadon restaurant and the hotel's private dining facilities can accommodate group celebrations of any scale.
A Couples Paris Golf Stay
For couples where both partners want the most celebrated Paris address, the Ritz provides a combination of golf access, legendary dining, and the most romantic hotel in the city. The Coco Chanel Suite and the hotel's private garden are among the most sought-after experiences in Paris.
A Mixed-Party Cultural and Golf Week
The Ritz's position on the Place Vendôme — steps from the Louvre, the Tuileries, and the finest shopping in Paris — makes it an ideal base for groups where non-golfers want to explore the city. The hotel's concierge team can arrange cultural programmes alongside the golf itinerary.
This is the most legendary hotel in Paris — and possibly in the world. The Ritz's combination of historic grandeur, the Hemingway Bar, and a Place Vendôme address creates a Paris week that is genuinely unlike any other. For groups where the story of the hotel matters as much as the golf, it is the only answer.
Rooms, Dining & Wellness
Rooms & Suites
The 142 rooms and suites were entirely restored in the 2016 renovation — a meticulous process that preserved the hotel's historic character while introducing contemporary standards of comfort. The Coco Chanel Suite, the Imperial Suite, and the Vendôme Suite are among the most celebrated addresses in Paris. Every room reflects the Ritz's characteristic combination of Louis XVI furniture, silk fabrics, and the finest French craftsmanship.
Dining & Atmosphere
The Espadon is the Ritz's flagship restaurant — a grand, formal dining room with a menu that reflects the finest traditions of French haute cuisine. Bar Vendôme provides a more relaxed all-day setting with views over the hotel's private garden. The Hemingway Bar — presided over by head bartender Colin Field — is one of the most celebrated cocktail bars in the world, and the natural gathering point for the group at the end of a day on the course.
Spa, Wellness & Leisure
The Ritz Club spa and pool is one of the most atmospheric wellness spaces in Paris — a 17th-century-inspired indoor pool beneath the hotel, with a vaulted ceiling and warm lighting that creates a setting unlike any other in the city. The spa's treatment programme draws on the finest French skincare traditions, and the fitness centre provides a comprehensive recovery environment after a day on the course.
Ritz Paris
Official Website
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Position & Access
Location & Access
The Ritz Paris sits on the Place Vendôme in the 1st arrondissement, at the heart of central Paris. Every course in the Paris championship circuit is within 30–45 minutes by road, and the hotel's concierge team manages the full golf logistics.
Courses Within Reach
Arrivals & Transfers
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is approximately 45 minutes by road. Paris Orly Airport (ORY) is approximately 40 minutes. The hotel is best used as a single Paris base for the full championship circuit, with day transfers to each course managed by the concierge team.
Place Vendôme, Paris · France
Plan Your Paris Golf Stay
If the Ritz feels like the right base for your Paris itinerary, we can build the right version of the week around it — from a focused championship programme to a broader Paris cultural experience.