While lifestyles change the Four Seasons, among the world's very best hotel chains, changes along with it, there is one thing the company has never compromised on and that is their dedication when it comes to perfecting customers travel experiences.

In the hotel and resort business for almost 50 years, they have combined high quality with elegant surroundings to provide a home away from home for those who appreciate the very best in life.

The Four Seasons began in the 1960s when Isadore Sharp wanted to enter into the hotel business. However, little did he know that his hotels would come to be known worldwide and he would totally redefine luxury for those travelling away from home? Working closely alongside his father, he built his first hotel in 1961, situated in Canada, and over the next decade went on to create three more Four Seasons. Isadore's dream paved the way for an entirely new hotel, one whose sole focus was that of the guest. From the moment, the first hotel opened its doors a principle was laid down, this was set in stone, and that principle was to treat every single customer as a very special guest.

The start of the 1970's turned out to be one of the defining moments in the history of the company when they opened a hotel in England, situated in the capital, London. It was to point the Four Seasons in another direction entirely and defined many of the famous lifestyle services that Four Seasons offer today in their hotels.

Within just a short time, the company spread out across Canada and had management contacts within the USA. The end of the 70's saw the company entering into the US market in Washington under their own brand name. The company continued expanding throughout the 1980's and 1990's and during the 90's were announced a leader in hospitability in North America.

The Four Seasons chain of luxury hotels were also introduced throughout Europe and into Asia. The Four Seasons went into its 5th decade continuing to expand and grow with 50 lifestyle hotels on almost every continent. The company transformed the industry of hospitality with some of the luxury traditions ever seen in International hotel keeping.

We were soon to find out for ourselves why the Four Seasons is so popular when it comes to luxury hotels. The Four Seasons hotel George V with an interior exclusively personalized by Hermes is an excellent choice when visiting Paris, France.

Every area of the hotel is divine and with steps directly from the Champs-Elysees, where it is ideally situated. Most rooms are large, filled with architectural details and provide quality lifestyle. Enough rooms have a terrace overlooking the wonderful city, a nice place to relax for a short while or even enjoy breakfast. Chose the "high breakfast", a tray of two levels with varieties of small foods to nibble on and be sure you made a good choice. The service itself is immaculate and the food at the restaurants is excellent.

The Four Seasons hotel George V indeed lives up to its name providing outstanding lifestyle quality and deservedly belongs to the very best hotels in the world.

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