Striking a magical balance between Paris up close and Paris at a distance...

History points out that the breakfast room atrium at the Best Western Premier Bradford Elysées was drawn by Gustave Eiffel, of Eiffel Tower fame. One thing's for sure: this hotel landmark lies squarely within the same architectural school that discovered the extraordinary potential offered by the incredible material called steel at the end of the 19th century. This atrium channels a sparkling quality of light into the room, highlighting the stylish parquet flooring and intricate wainscoting.

The Best Western Premier Bradford Elysées boasts its originality through the large number of well-preserved "Belle Epoque" style architectural features and furniture.

For example, the elevator dates back to the time when electric-powered elevator cars were first being squeezed into the staircases of fashionable Paris buildings whose most prestigious apartments were located on the first floor above ground level. This one is so charmingly narrow and built entirely of the lightest and most noble woods, the preferred material at the turn of the century and appreciated by the world's first airplane manufacturers (naturally, this elevator is fully compliant with the City of Paris' latest and most stringent safety codes).

Some rooms contain real marble fireplaces or elegant balconies awash in sunlight, adding to the appeal and aesthetic of this classical upscale Parisian building. Every single room has been furnished with authentic, family pieces that tell a story… which goes to show that no two rooms are alike.

The district surrounding the Bradford offers an extremely rare and special combination of the type of serenity found in a small provincial town and the dazzling luxury only the Faubourg Saint Honoré and Champs Elysées can offer.

The avenue adjacent to the hotel, pleasantly reached by passing through the Claridge gallery, is known for its majesty, glamour and irresistible selection of restaurants and shows… but above all what an incredible perspective, in the heart of France's capital, that draws the eye over several kilometers from the Louvre Palace all the way to the La Défense Grande Arche.

The Parc Monceau is also right nearby, with its hundred-year-old trees that have witnessed so many events in Paris' history like the first parachute jump by André Jacques Garnerin in 1797 (from a hot air balloon) or the pistol duel between Paris' two most beautiful ladies of the time, Liane de Pougy and Isabelle Otero ("A man with an account at Cartier can never be considered unattractive", they were known to say).

The bawdry rivalry between these two women was often stirred by gossip columnists who, for example, reported how the beauty Otero made an appearance at the theater dressed in a diamond-studded bolero… to which Liane de Pougy, once alerted, responded by showing up with her arms, neck, hands and shoulders all fully and extraordinarily uncovered!

Such were the times, the elegance, extravagance, excess and style all told at the Best Western Premier Bradford Elysees, with its crystal chandeliers, velvet couches and marble decorations…

Best Western Premier Bradford Elysees

10 rue Philippe Du Roule, Paris, France - FR-75008

Phone: +33 (0) 1 45 63 20 20 Fax: +33 (0) 1 45 63 20 07