V A is a long standing and recognised digital creative; her voice resonates with many. In the last ten years, the site has developed into an online destination for fashion, beauty and lifestyle advice. Her sense of style, editorial flair and practical counsel offers an inspired and graceful approach to living.

V A is a long standing and recognised digital creative; her voice resonates with many. In the last ten years, the site has developed into an online destination for fashion, beauty and lifestyle advice. Her sense of style, editorial flair and practical counsel offers an inspired and graceful approach to living.

Edit by: Vicki
Aug 20, 2014

Hotel Costes and French Ambience

Hotel Costes, Paris, Vicki Archer, French Essence

 People watching in Hotel Costes is a pretty fun pastime.

I think it is still one of the best places to relax and gaze on the scene.

Hotel Costes is usually over crowded with beautiful people.

It will be again, next month, when the fashion crowd decend on Paris for the shows.


Last night, like the rest of Paris, it was quiet.

Perfect to enjoy the visuals, the sumptuos interiors.

As many times as I have seen them, they still have an impact.


Luscious, rich reds… tassels and trims… chandeliers and candlelight.

A tutorial in detail, a lesson that enough is never enough.

An interior to dream of, not to live by.


I love that the decor is extreme, a destination.

Hotel Costes is a place where you know what to expect and yet I am always surprised.

The luxury of their roses never ceases to enchant me.

The heady, familiar scent of their candles is most welcoming.

The sound of their play list, so familiar.


Hotel Costes… fabulous French ambience… whether crowded or not… xv


Hotel Costes

239-241 rue Saint Honoré

75001 Paris

+33 1 42 44 50 00


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