Amy Adejokun
Section editor
This is a gem among the Parisian hotels - you will appreciate the staff's finesse, the minimalist decoration and the peaceful ambience of the hotel.
de Sers - © Hôtel de Sers
de Sers - © Hôtel de Sers
The hotel stands in the heart of the Golden Triangle. The nearest underground stations are George V and Alma Marceau (line 1 & 9), a 10 minute walk away.
The hotel holds a 52 guestrooms including 4 suites, 2 panoramic suites and an apartment. The decoration is virtually the same everywhere: bright colours on the floor and curtains, 18th and 19th-century style paintings and contemporary photographs. All the rooms are very spacious and open to the bathroom, which is made up of reconstituted marble and faience. Everything is harmonious and snug, nothing is offensive and the furniture is generally low (to maintain a balance in the decor) with matching colours. You will also notice that contemporary features enhance the old ones. The panoramic suites are breathtaking, they are huge and bathed in natural light - the terrace gives a unique view of the roofs of Paris and the Eiffel tower. The apartment is simply perfect, equipped with a fitted kitchen, a lounge and a dining room and in particular, two private terraces. The rooms and suites are all equipped with quality amenities such as a Bang & Olufsen television set, fitted with a radio, a CD and DVD player as well as an iPod dock station.
The Hotel de Sers is one of Paris's most renowned hotels, especially now that is has been awarded a 5th star. Reputed for its unostentatious luxury, it has become the unifying place for guests in search of flawless service and modern-day comfort. The general decor is mostly modern, with simple decoration, bright rooms, discreet furniture and contemporary colours (pink and beige), with some traditional touches such as the portrait gallery and the original grand staircase. Another prestigious area is the 'salon du Marquis' and its 60m² Baccarat hall of honour with a capacity of up to 30 guests, and plenty of natural light. The hotel also has a gym equipped with a few apparatus, a hammam and a sauna. The ultimate service however is the bath menu, with a choice of baths (essential oils, rose petals, etc.) prepared in the room, according to the guests' wishes.
The restaurant is decorated like the rest of the hotel: in an unpretentious style. This place is diametrically opposed to the usual ostentation found in some Paris hotels. Having passed the long portrait gallery, you will get to the restaurant and terrace, which are not visible from the street and are therefore the favourite haunt of guests and local business people alike. Christophe Hay, the chef, prepares traditional albeit contemporary cuisine, a recurring concept in the hotel, where you can eat French cuisine with an Asian influence, along with organic dishes and low-calorie food. The lunch menu is very affordable for the area: ?29 for a two-course meal (starter and main course). In the evening, you will have the possibility of savouring the Caviar menu (from Maison Kaspia for ?99, served with a glass of champagne or vodka) or the Suggestion du Chef menu (starter, main course and dessert for ?49). The organic brunch served on Sundays is good, a little expensive maybe, but reasonable for a Parisian luxury hotel (?40 per person) and it is very popular with the local clientele.
The Marquis de Sers had made it an inn in 1935, which took complete care of travellers who were driven to tourist sites, entertained, fed and lodged.
massage, beauty salon, sauna, hammam, keep fit, spa, Turkish bath
tennis, gym, golf, mountain bike, fitness, sports
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