hotel Costes Paris
Thursday, September 4th, 2008hotel Costes Paris
Having probably the best balcony rooms in the whole of Paris, Hotel Costes is a place filled with immaculate detail in terms of interior designing and the way the rooms, the bar and the restaurant are appointed. Built in the 19th century, under the precise architectural expertise of Jacques Garcia, the hotel stands true to Garcia’s imagination of this place as a place full of excess and opulence.
Probably the most talked about hotel in Paris, Costes is situated sight in the center of the town, adjoining famous market stores, huge brand outlets and some wonderful sights. The general feel of warmth and intimacy, studded with the jewels of tastefully designed rooms and bars, literally sweeps the first time visitor off his feet. Even those who frequent the place are mesmerized by the changing contours and details of presentation of the place, which are modified frequently. Probably the most striking feature of this place lies in the kind of people who visit - slick, sleazy, frighteningly rich and having an air of supremacy about them.
Historically, Costes has been home to the upper middle class of Paris since its inception stages. As Paris grew as the fashion capital of the world, most of the high profile showrooms and stores came up around the area of this hotel, and consequently the hotel grew as a hub of the rich and the famous. Many visitors have agreed to the fact that the bar at this place- overflowing with magnanimity and boasting of unparalleled décor details- is probably the best place to hang out in the world. The service might be a little sloppy at times, but the wait is worth the exquisite wines and whiskeys served here. There is no dress code, but being surrounded by people wearing the best of clothes on the planet might get to you if you are underdressed! Besides, to catch the eye of the waiter, busy with so many guests, you really need to stand out.
The best and the most appealing place at the Costes by all standards is the courtyard area- with the perfect seating place to share those intimate moments with someone close at heart. The rooms are spacious, well appointed, having state of the art luxury bathrooms attached to them. The food is inspiring to the senses and the service in the rooms is exceptional- well, you might have to contend with waiters with attitude. The best rooms to stay are those adjoining the balcony and those looking into the courtyard area.
With a not-so-perfect service, great atmosphere, superb bar and a stand out DJ playing through the night, we suggest that the Costes definitely deserves a visit.