BE A GUEST OF PRINCE RAINIER...This wonderful hotel, owned and operated by Société des Bains de Mer which is in turn mainly owned by Prince Rainier is exceptional and a MUST VISIT. The iconic Hotel de Paris has become one of the best city hotels in the world... I am at a loss to recall any city hotel which betters this extraordinary. Some, the best of the best, such as The Lanesborough in London equals the exceptional standards and sheer quality of this hotel however in my decades of staying at many of the top city hotels in the world, such overall quality, attention to detail and wonderful management is close to unsurpassable. Stepping into the Hotel de Paris’s revolving door spins with glee is to be ushered you into a world of sheer happiness. Elegance reigns supreme, the entire ambience and theatre of this hotel seems to whisper tales of a bygone era when manners were the ultimate fashion statement. The receptionists stand ready, not just to assist, but to whisk you away on a journey of indulgence and relaxation. It is not uncommon to spot A-listers at top hotels, especially in the spas and gyms. This hotel has got to be on a similar level to the Beverly Hills Hotel which I love to visit even when Seinfeld isn’t seated at the next table. It's not just a place to pamper yourself. The spa is a sanctuary of glitz and glam, frequented by the who's who of celebritydom. Checking in to Hotel de Paris is to check-in to a world where everything feels right again. Why Hotel de Paris is attached to ‘Leading Hotels of the World’ for marketing/sales is beyond me. I have stayed at numerous Leading Hotels of the World which are absolutely terrible…especially in Antigua. Many of these hotels are nowhere near best in class… they benefit through having a few great hotels such as Hotel de Paris within their midst. We are staying at Le Meurice In Paris next week (not a Leading Hotel) and then the following month we check in at Hotel Du Cap Antibes (also not a Leading Hotel) however we chose them as we expect them to be fantastic, not because of an organisation that gives the impression that all of their listed hotels are wonderful, which they most certainly are not. We hope to experience Hotel de Paris standards and if so my cup of joy will overflow as that will be four in a row. The total refurbishment which has been completed was clearly no expense spared and handled with impeccable taste. To become a truly great hotel, the location has to be special (which it certainly is). It helps to have an exceptional history which is certainly the case. No hotel can be truly great without the most exceptional senior management overseeing the heads of every department and truly wonderful ladies and gentlemen operating throughout and striving (and achieving) perfection. Not only should the hotel be beautiful inside and out but also supremely comfortable irrespective of type of accommodation, from entry-level room to a top suite. Every aspect of being in residence mus