Hôtel Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris

Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris dates back to 1928, a long-time favourite of the great and the good, with an elegant façade behind which a contemporary hotel emerges enjoying the creative handprint of designer Philippe Starck. Situated close to the Arc de Triomphe and the green spaces of Parc Monceau with hotel bicycles available to discover the neighbourhood, Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris  offers 149 elegantly sophisticated rooms and suites (85 rooms, 64 suites and three private apartments) aping the glamour of the 1940s and 1950s. Rooms are chic and clean lined, with handcrafted furniture by M. Starck, original artworks, coffee table art tomes and even an acoustic guitar in case inspiration strikes. Each of the suite types, ranging in size from 36 square metres to 360 square metres, have their own unique style with top floor Penthouse Suites looking out over Parisian rooftops and the two-bedroom Royal Monceau Suite with the stylish appeal of a luxurious contemporary residence with a dedicated butler service to cater to every wish and desire. There are also hotel-serviced private apartments available for those who want to stay a little longer. The property embraces the arts with a passion and offers a gallery: the Art District, a concept store, a 99-seat private cinema, a curated private collection of around 300 pieces of art, an art blog and even an art concierge whose knowledge spans across all the artistic happenings in the city. When it comes to wining and dining, there are five venues including Matsuhisa Paris from the gifted helm of famed chef, Nobu Matsuhisa, with a smart interior and a modern Japanese / Latin American fusion menu; La Cuisine for daily breakfasts and Sunday brunches; the chic Il Carpaccio, a Michelin-starred restaurant serving modern Italian cuisine; Le Bar Long, a convivial lounge bar for snacks throughout the day and in the evening a canny cocktail or two and last but not least, the Viñales Lounge, a members only club-like space for cigars and a selection of fine spirits. For pampering and relaxation, head to the peaceful environs of the 1,500 square metres Clarins & myBlend Spa where the renowned expertise of Clarins fuses with the high-tech nous of myBlend with tailor made treatments.  Facilities include a sleek 23 metre pool lit by daylight; seven treatment rooms, one being a VIP couples’ room; a sauna; Turkish bath; laconium; shower experience and ice fountain.