On June 6, the magnificent Ritz Paris reopened following a four-year, $220-million refurbishment. Established in 1898 by the Swiss businessman César Ritz, the legendary hotel is known for its quintessential Parisian elegance and roster of famous guests. Located on the stunning Place Vendôme in the city’s First Arrondissement, the Ritz Paris has welcomed such luminaries as Marcel Proust, Maria Callas, Coco Chanel, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Ernest Hemingway.