Located just a few blocks from the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, the historic Hôtel Vernet recently underwent an intense renovation to help bring modern amenities to its guests. The focus was on maintaining the hotel’s iconic Parisian features while still providing contemporary touches. The building, from the post Hausmann era, dates back to 1913. This week, we’ll talk to local editor and Paris expert Natasha Edwards about the hotel’s architecture and its defining feature, a glass ceiling in the restaurant created by the famed Gustave Eiffel.

Peter sits down with Jane Adamik, Mistress of the Lido Ballet, who discusses the history of the Lido and how she became a Bluebell girl herself. Then, those looking for an unusual experience on their travels can enjoy Nabil Harlow’s new venture. The hairstylist to the stars has created a business taking celebrity-style makeovers directly to guests’ rooms! All that and more when we broadcast this week from Hôtel Vernet.

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Anne Jousse, president of Jousse Besse Signature, discusses the century-old glass roof of the Hôtel Vernet’s restaurant and talks about linking the old and new together in the hotel’s style.

Ben McPartland, country editor for the Local France, talks about the manuals French tourism sent out to waiters to help increase hospitality towards tourists.

Natasha Edwards, Paris expert for the Telegraph, explains why private hotels are more personal and give a better sense of Paris.

Jane Adamik, Mistress of the Ballet at the Lido, describes the history of Lido, the famous Bluebell girls, and the minimum height requirement to join the company.

Richard Robe, executive chef of the V, the restaurant of Hôtel Vernet, emphasizes the difficulty of keeping a restaurant “farm to table” and what dishes guests find surprising on the menu.

Riad Kneife, a professional buyer and “Mr. Flee Market,” talks about how to get the best antiques when you’re traveling and how to get them home.

Nabil Harlow, hairstylist to the stars, explains the difference between a haircut in Paris versus a cut in America and how he’s created a new, unusual hotel service.

By Darra Stone for PeterGreenberg.com