it is no exaggeration to say that this legendary eatery is the most famous and one of the best known meeting spots in Paris, offering indoor and alfresco seating for every season. At this iconic French café you can nosh on celebrated French brasserie cuisine served to perfection while gawking at the Palais Garnier Opera House from the outdoor sidewalk terrace and soaking in the atmosphere of the lively Parisian scene at one of the prime socializing spots in the city. This historic café has been in business since 1862 and is a registered landmark. It has always been a meeting place for celebrities, prominent artists and the writers of its time, including Victor Hugo, Guy de Maupassant and Oscar Wilde.

The interiors feature frescoes, soaring golden columns, sumptuous draperies, furniture inspired by the Napoleon-III style, including period lamps, luxurious red leather chairs and crisp white linen cloths – casting a spell of undeniable welcoming French elegance. The gastronomic cuisine consists of fresh, seasonal products, sourced wherever possible from authentic artisan producers. The breakfast buffet, served in Café de la Paix, has a wide selection of classic continental fare with a selection of hot options.

at the heart of the hotel, is a superb 800 sqm atrium restaurant set in an elegant winter garden below a glass pyramid offering a bright haven for a business or social meeting. This all-day dining facility offers a great place to meet over afternoon tea and snacks or an excellent meal in an intimate ambiance surrounded by ficus trees and white orchids. La Verrière also serves as a high profile area for artist exhibitions.

is one of the most famous bars in Paris and dressed to impress with its old-world ambiance with interiors featuring rich mahogany woods and deep red leather chairs replete an old-fashioned “leaning bar counter” and high back comfortable bar stools. This intimate place is perfect for an aperitif or nightcap and offers an amazing array of original and retro style cocktails and selection of French wines and cognacs. Service is highly polished and impeccable as are the guests comprising stylish locals and international business types.

the hotel’s VIP Club Lounge is a luxurious and intimate duplex “hotel within the hotel” spread over two levels on the uppermost floors with personalized services. Treated to a VIP welcome, Club clients enjoy a magnificent view over the rooftops of Paris and the Palais Garnier Opera House. The bespoke services include a buffet that is renewed throughout the day, including breakfast, lunch and evening snacks, with all-day free-flow champagne (it’s tempting to spend the entire day here – but there is too much to see and do in the City of Romance). The Club also provides a private meeting room and computer area equipped with high-speed Internet, scanner and printer.

the hotel’s 250 sqm I-Spa by Algoterm is the capital’s only spa providing ‘marine therapy’ or Thalassotherapy, using only deep-sea water products researched and developed by the Algotherm brand, expert in marine cosmetics.  An expert team of 6 aestheticians, offer a wide range of indulgent marine inspired well-being treatments, including chromotherapy and aromatherapy massages, facials and beauty rituals. Guests also have access to a steam room, sauna with multi-sensorial shower, hammam equipped with hot marble table for black soap exfoliating and Rassoul wraps, relaxation area as well as cardio-training fitness suite.

For fitness and workout enthusiasts, InterContinental Paris le Grand offers a state-of-the-art fitness room. Located in Spa, it is equipped with world-class Technogym® equipment. Before heading out to visit Paris, after a hard day’s work or whenever the mood strikes, take advantage of cutting-edge equipment for an invigorating workout session.