before the renovation, the crillion was seen as aging and stuffy.ell, the cobwebs have been blown off, revealing a new hotel of style and substance. a barber is on-site to make sure your beard is as sharp as your suit, while in-house cobblers are at the ready to keep you looking like you belong. food and the art of taking the time to enjoy it are traditions the french hold dear. and i've got some tips for the uninitiated. first, don't do lunch el desco. the french hold to traditional mealtimes. if going out for a work lunch, always plan to sit at around 1:30. second, if you're headed to a nice restaurant, book ahead. you need to make a reservation or you will end up locked out. don't be afraid, even if your french isn't great. chances are the maître d' will speak some english. >> if you've got a morning to spare and want to get out of the city, here's a surprising option. the champagne region is just 35 minutes away by helicopter. it's not cheap. prices start at $1000, but in no time at all, you will be sipping away. if you get the chance, check out

before the renovation, the crillion was seen as aging and stuffy.webs have been blown off, revealing a new hotel of style and substance. a barber is on-site to make sure your beard is as sharp as your suit, while in-house cobblers are at the ready to keep you looking like you belong. ♪ food and the art of taking the time to enjoy it are traditions the french hold dear. and i've got some tips for the uninitiated. first, don't do lunch el desco. the french hold to traditional mealtimes. if going out for a work lunch, always plan to sit at around 1:30. second, if you're headed to a nice restaurant, book ahead. you need to make a reservation or you will end up locked out. don't be afraid, even if your french isn't great. chances are the maitre d' will speak some english. ♪ >> if you've got a morning to spare and want to get out of the city, here's a surprising option. the champagne region is just 35 minutes away by helicopter. it's not cheap. prices start at $1000, but in no time at all, you will be sipping away. if you get the chance, check out the bal

if the ritz is playing it safe, then crillion is taking risks, and it is work.art adorns the lobby and bars, while staff are addressed -- are dressed to the nines. if you thought the ritz was expensive, it starts at $1350 and go up to $38,000 a night, but every room has its own butler with modern styling mixing seamlessly with tradition. before the renovation, the crillion was seen as aging and stuffy. ,he cobwebs have been blown off revealing a new hotel of style and substance. a barber is on-site to make sure your beard is as sharp as your suit, while in-house cobblers are at the ready to keep you looking like you belong. food and the art of taking the time to enjoy it are traditions the french hold dear. i've got some tips for the uninitiated. don't do lunch el desco. first,the french hold to traditional mealtimes. if going out for a work lunch, plan to sit at around 1:30. second, if you are headed to a nice restaurant, book ahead. you need to make a reservation or you will end up locked out. don't be afraid, even if your french is not great. chances are the

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