Andrea Fazzari
The early-18th-century Place Vendôme, in the first Arrondissement, with the Ritz on its far side.
From the article Puttin’ on the Ritz.
Andrea Fazzari
The hotel’s limestone exterior, designed by architect Jules Hardouin-Monsart and built in 1705.
From the article Puttin’ on the Ritz.
Andrea Fazzari
The hotel’s celebrated entrance.
From the article Puttin’ on the Ritz.
Andrea Fazzari
Doorman Sebastian Cavallera.
From the article Puttin’ on the Ritz.
Andrea Fazzari
A gilded swan spout in a bathroom.
From the article Puttin’ on the Ritz.
Andrea Fazzari
Inside the Place Vendôme entrance.
From the article Puttin’ on the Ritz.
Andrea Fazzari
Original service pulls, still found in some rooms.
From the article Puttin’ on the Ritz.
Andrea Fazzari
Head housekeeper Maran Weber and her staff, in the Imperial Suite.
From the article Puttin’ on the Ritz.
Andrea Fazzari
The concierge desk.
From the article Puttin’ on the Ritz.
Andrea Fazzari
Hotel florist Djordje Varda.
From the article Puttin’ on the Ritz.
