Hotel Lancaster — Paris, France

A member Of "The Leading Hotels Of The World," the Hotel Lancaster was originally built in 1889 as a townhouse in the style of the ancienne regime for Monsieur Santiago Drake Del Castillo, a Spanish nobleman. Over the centuries, with enlargements and refurbishments, the Lancaster has retained its sense of elegance and history; the furniture in the house is part of an extensive and continuously evolving antique collection of over 1,000 pieces. A courtyard forms the center of The Lancaster, and each of the 60 rooms emanates a style of Parisian chic. Like an elegant museum, this intimate hotel is still run like the private home of a connoisseur. With such impeccable service, it is understandable why the hotel boasts such a loyal clientele, some guests granting 55 years of patronage. This luxurious elegance and comfort, attention to detail and impeccable standards of service have led the hotel to become a particular favorite with royalty, society and leading figures from government and the arts. The Lancaster past clientele has ranged from Noel Coward and King Umberto of Italy to Marlene Dietrich, Greta Garbo, Sir Alec Guiness and John Huston