Le Pavillon exudes an old-school joie de vivre that’s easy to love. Fluted columns support the porte cochere off the alabaster facade, and the doorman wears white gloves and a top hat (and somehow doesn’t look ridiculous). Both private and public spaces are redolent with historic portraits, magnificent chandeliers, marble floors and heavy drapery.
At the same time, Le Pavilion has a sense of fun, best exemplified by the nightly serving of peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwiches in the lobby at 10pm. It's worth noting that during slow periods, Le Pavillon offers some astounding deals. The breakfast buffet is famously good.