Gastronomie
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A truly beautiful experience from start to finish. From the moment you step through the entrance and into the lobby, everything feels impeccably maintained, elegant, and effortlessly refined. Afternoon tea in the L’Orangerie conservatory, overlooking the hotel’s iconic courtyard, remains one of the most charming and serene experiences in Paris.
Service was professional, organized, and well-timed — the kind of precision that defines the George V. The drinks selection included in the tea service was excellent, and the tea itself was wonderful. The savory dishes at the start could perhaps have been a little more memorable and generous, but they were still enjoyable. The cakes and desserts, however, were a real highlight — creative, beautifully presented, and described in a friendly, unfussy way by the very kind female member of staff who looked after us throughout. A small note: some additional cutlery for the larger cakes would have been helpful, but it didn’t detract from the experience.
The decor, plates, and overall atmosphere are stunning — classic Parisian luxury at its finest. I left feeling full, content, and genuinely pleased with the experience.
If there’s one observation, it’s that service at the George V, while flawless, can occasionally feel a touch robotic or overly formal — but that’s very much the character of the hotel: precise, polished, and professional. Despite that slightly colder tone, it remains one of the most consistently impressive and complete hotels in Paris. Booking in advance is absolutely essential — it fills up quickly.
I pass along Avenue Montaigne every time I visit Paris, and I almost always stop here for lunch, dinner, or tea. Between the courtyard, the service, and those famous flowers in the lobby, it’s hard not to feel that it’s worth every bit of its reputation (and price). In my view, still well ahead of the Plaza Athénée.
