Where do we even start when describing the charm of this 1928-built hotel? Possibly the art gallery, Art District, which is currently showing a collection by celebrated French photographer, Guy Le Querrec.
Or the in-house cinema, where you can catch a film and enjoy movie treats exclusively reinvented by chefs Laurent André and Pierre Hermé. Perhaps Spa My Blend by Clarins, a haven of total luxury which specialises in hamman healing rituals. Then there are the blinged-out bathrooms with mirrors everywhere. Or the fact that after a crazy demolition party in 2008 the interiors were redesigned by French design wonder, Philippe Starck.
Yes, the design of this hotel is A-list-perfect, and there's no reason you can't live out a rock‘n'roll fantasy when there are in-room electric guitars and portable recording studios available to all guests. Speaking of which, Madonna, Robert De Niro, Lou Reed and Sofia Coppola have all stayed here. And when it comes to location, this hangout is just a five-minute walk from the Arc De Triomphe and the fabulosity of the Champs-Élysées. Et, naturellement, you'll not find a better-placed hotel in the whole of Paris.
Inside info
While the hotel isn't cheap, with rooms starting from Dh3,000-a-night, the property is consistently voted among the top 100 hotels in the world, and so some would say the price is worth it.
Details
Where 37 Avenue Hoche, Paris
Call +33 1 4299 8800
Visit leroyalmonceau.com
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