The Bar/Lounge at Hotel Barriere Fouquet's Paris

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"It has a slightly modernized Haussmann-style exterior, while interior design combines baroque, surrealist, and classic style elements with contemporary flair"

"Hotel Fouquet’s Barrière surrounds the famous Fouquet’s café that opened in 1898 on the avenue des Champs Élysées as a footman’s hangout and evolved into a high-society spot where Marlene Dietrich and other early cinema stars signed contracts"

"The televisions in the bedroom and bathroom are tastefully camouflaged, while the beds, according to owner Lucien Barrière, are the largest in Paris (he’s probably right, because at seven-foot-two by seven-foot-two, they’re bigger than most hotel rooms in the city)"

"Today, luxury is still very much on the menu in the hotel and spa, as well as in its five restaurants and three bars"

"The hotel's history is well-preserved at Escadrille bar, while Le Joy bar is an intimate lounge serving creations from head barman Stéphane Ginouvès"

"Snacks and light lunches are offered in Galerie Joy, while cocktails can be enjoyed in Le Lucien or le Bar Marta"

"For white-glove service, an epicenter location and 21st-century extravagance, Fouquet's Barriere is a Parisian luxury worth considering"

"It has a slightly modernized Haussmann-style exterior, while interior design combines baroque, surrealist, and classic style elements with contemporary flair"

"Past the reception area you'll find a series of small lounges connected with the various bars and restaurants, plus the first-floor garden terrace"