Adorable and deeply adored, the cat ambassadors of Oetker Collection's hotels are living their best (nine) lives
This is it. I've figured it out. This is how good people come back reincarnated in the next life—as the pampered and adored cat ambassadors of some of Europe's most luxurious hotels.
Oetker Collection, a German hotel management company, has made its resident felines something of a signature in its five-star hotels in Germany, the UK and France. Meet Oetker Collection's cat ambassadors below, including its most recent addition, a four-month-old Birman kitten.
Socrate, Le Bristol Paris, France
For the last 11 years, Le Bristol Paris has been home to its local celebrity resident, Fa-Raon, a male Birman cat. 2021 has been a big year for Fa-Raon, who in June welcomed an adorable son, Socrate. This month, it was announced that Fa-Raon will retire from his role as the pet-friendly Paris hotel's beloved ambassador, with Socrate taking the reins as his successor.
Located on chic Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Le Bristol Paris is a storied hotel that dates back to 1925. In its lifetime, it has served as a home away from home for celebrities including Rita Hayworth and Charlie Chaplin, as well as the world's fashion set including top fashion designers and photographers.
A palace of understated elegance, Le Bristol Paris' airy interiors and sleek marble bathrooms are met with luxurious touches including Louis XV- and Louis XVI-era furnishings, Persian carpets, antique mirrors, and designer fabrics, many in the hotel's signature pink and green hues.