The Hotel de Crillon in Paris, one of the world’s oldest luxury hotels, is closing this weekend for a two-year-long makeover that includes a new spa and sweeping renovations.

In 2010, Hôtel de Crillon reaffirms its love for fashion and tailoring with this unique piece ‘‘Hand Stitched” created by their pastry Chef Jérôme Chaucesse. The unique Christmas log combines the legendary flavor of crème de marrons and the tart nature of tangerines with the creamy texture of vanilla panacotta in a perfect harmony of […]

Paris’ world-famous luxury Crillon hotel has been sold to Saudi investors linked to the royal family for around 250 million euros ($446 million). US-based Starwood Capital is in the final stages of the sale which does not include a reportedly 100-million-euro programme needed to modernise one of the world’s oldest luxury hotels, according to the […]

The beautiful Penelope Cruz is the new face of Lancome’s Fall/Winter 2010/2011 Campaign. The campaign was shot in Paris by Mario Testino. The actress posed on a balcony at the famous Hotel Crillon, with a classic updo and elegant, one-shouldered black dress. Tresor was launched in 1990 and has been fronted by some of Hollywood’s […]

Paris’ famed Hôtel de Crillon – one of the finest of the luxury Paris hotels – has been put up for sale by its American owner – Starwood Capital – for about €300 million ($420 million). Built in 1758 as a government building after being commissioned by Louis XV, “Le Crillon” is situated near the […]