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7 Rue De Berri, Paris 75008

The Lancaster, in rue de Berri, just off the Champs-Elysées in the heart of Paris, is one of Europes' most charming hotels, with an indisputed reputation for impeccable standards and service. Built in 1889, it was the private house for Monsieur Santiago Drake del Castillo, who had acquired the land ten years earlier from the Prince and Princess de Hennin. The house remained in the Castillo family until 1925, when it was sold to Monsieur Emile Wolf. It had been converted into four flats, one on each floor, but Wolf set about transforming the building into an hotel, which he named The Lancaster. He retained the original features and most of the furniture, maintaining the building's period character when he added four more floors, between 1925 and 1928. The conversion was completed in 1930 with the aid of Wolf's housekeeper, daughter of a famous antique dealer, and together they filled the rooms with antiques and works of art. Until today, the Lancaster has been run as it always was , like a luxurious private home, filled with a fascinating collection of furniture, antique clocks, paintings, chandeliers, lamps, tapestries, velvets, silk and damask, crystal and porcelain... After five months of renovation, the Champs-Elysées most charming hotel has re-opened to unveil the magic of its past spendour brought up to date by the inspiration of Grace Leo Andrieu, that of a nineteenth century town house, a heaven of peace and quiet where our guests may relax after a busy day in the city. The renovation followed a long and detailed plan evolved round the central idea of keeping the essential soul of the place which gave it its charm. Research done on eighteenth and nineteenth century documents produced designs for wall hangings and curtains. A choice of 70 designs were selected from Braquenié and Pierre Frey. The antique furniture was completely restored by specialised master craftsmen. To reach the upper floors, you will use the same lift as before, unique, with its brass and its gold engraved red leather. Its doors open on to deep carpeted landings with rich materials, pleasant lighting and botanic and animal prints from the last century on the walls. Each of the 60 rooms and suites has kept its individual touch.

 Lobbies hung with padded material, silk, satin or cotton curtains in watered silk, damask or printed designs. Perfection in the details, coordinated blotters, letter racks and counterpanes. The paintings by Boris Pastoukhoff, some 80 portraits or still life chosen to harmonize with the dominant colours of each room. The monogrammed house linen is by Frette.The new bathrooms are in grey marble and iroko wood, with clean, straight lines. The taps, heated towel rails and accessories have an old fashioned look and the beauty care products, "Contemporel", were specially created by Grace Leo Andrieu.  Although the rooms are classic, they offer none the less all the modern techniques you may need. Each room has two phone lines plus one fax/modem line, voice mail message, a safe, a combined TV-VCR with access to major cable channels. A selection of movies as well as GSM phones, are available to our guests.

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PRICES FOR 2007 Following are the average rates for Summer 2007 season. Type of room Person in room £ $ APRIL SGL/DBL/TRP 1, 2 or 3 294/294/472 441/441/708 MAY SGL/DBL/TRP 1, 2 or 3 294/294/472 441/441/708 JUNE SGL/DBL/TRP 1, 2 or 3 294/294/472 441/441/708 JULY SGL/DBL/TRP 1, 2 or 3 294/294/472 441/441/708 AUGUST SGL/DBL/TRP 1, 2 or 3 294/294/472 441/441/708 SEPTEMBER SGL/DBL/TRP 1, 2 or 3 294/294/472 441/441/708 OCTOBER SGL/DBL/TRP 1, 2 or 3 294/294/472 441/441/708 BOOK AND PAY IN UK STERLING ~ EUROS - US DOLLARS FOR THE LATEST DISCOUNTED PRICES FOR THIS HOTEL   we will find the best rate for you by checking alternative suppliers as well Above special rates are per room per night inclusive of breakfast and taxes and only available through us. ( £ 1 = $ 1.50 approx - UK pounds sterling rates are indication only. Please refer to the currency converter below for an up to date UK sterling - US Dollar conversion.     Prices are per room/per night in British pounds sterling (or US Dollars equivalent) and all taxes included. Other currencies All rooms have private facilities with bath or shower English speaking staff See hotel amenities above Includes Buffet Breakfast (breakfast is compulsory for any "free" child and must be paid directly to the hotel) Please do not use several reservation systems at the same time. Several reservations, if logged in at the same time, increase the price of the hotel accommodation as they reduce the number of free rooms available. Tel: INTERNATIONAL +44 207 430 2007  UK ONLY 0 207 430 2007 Fax: INTERNATIONAL +44 207 430 9600 UK ONLY 0 207 430 9600 or Fax: INTERNATIONAL +44 207 430 9100 UK ONLY 0 207 430 9100 HOW TO GET TO THE HOTEL FROM PARIS AIRPORTS Take Then From Orly RER Line B / Chatelet-Les Halles Line 1 / George V From Roissy RER Line B / Chatelet-Les Halles Line 1 / George V click below to select your district Tour Eiffel   Champs Elysees   Champs Elysees - Trocadero   Arc de Triomphe   Louvre - Concorde   Madeleine - Opera   Marais - Bastille   Opera - Montmartre   Saint Germain des Prés   Quartier Latin   Montparnasse - Luxembourg Click for Paris map to find your hotel Our most popular Tour City Tour & Lunch at The Eiffel Tower & Seine River Cruise After being picked up from your hotel in Paris, you will start with the city tour, escorted by our driver guide. He / She will show you around Paris, the "must see" of Paris in 2 hours, then our guide will set you down for lunch at the Eiffel Tower, where we have reserved a table for you on the 1st Floor restaurant, the "Altitude 95".. Followed by, enjoy an hour cruise down the river Seine. All for £ 63 OR $ 115  € 89 click 2 STARS HOTELS  l  3 STARS HOTELS  l  4 STARS HOTELS  l  SPECIAL OFFERS  l  ALL HOTELS l  PARIS HOTELS BY PRICE   What is the weather in Paris today?   |  Currency Coverter  |  Metro/Rer map l How do I make a reservation?  Last minute specials   I Our links I Site Map Email us While we strive to present hotel information as accurately as possible, Paris Charming Hotels is not responsible for the accurancy of this information or for any facilities that may or may not be available at the hotel.