the mason barriere vendome is a little known 5 star gem
located near the tuileries. from the greeting when we checked in to the restaurant and chambermaid service, the hotel was exemplary. with only 26 rooms each named for a distinguished female pioneer, the decor is exquisite. i found
only one drawback; namely, i selected the restaurants with little input from the staff. fortunately, i know most of the great restaurants having come to paris since 1969.