Paris, France
Art‑focused palace hotel near the Arc de Triomphe, offering Michelin‑star dining, a landmark spa and bold Philippe Starck design
Our review
The Royal Monceau closed for a four-year refurbishment under the guidance of designer Philippe Starck and re-opened in 2010. As a result, it is very art-focused and the designer’s touches are seen everywhere. Just off the lobby is the art store, with curated art for sale and high up around the lobby walls is a shelf displaying more artwork and books. The hotel has the world’s only art concierge, who organises the hotel’s changing exhibition of works and knows everything there is to know about modern art in Paris.
A screening room holds 99 seats (with one red one) and the hotel holds a regular Sunday night screening club with a movie, popcorn and champagne.
After all this artfulness downstairs, I wasn’t expecting ordinary rooms. Indeed, rooms are white and bright, making the most of the light. Beds are at an angle and not against a wall, arranged to catch the morning sun. Large mirrors are prominent, and arranged opposite the bed, so be prepared to find your naked self reflected back at you in all its glory in the morning. Each room has a small hallway and there is free Wi-Fi and plenty of Starck touches, like the desk at an angle making it easier to write, an acoustic guitar and a useful map of Paris as a blotter.
The hotel has two restaurants, La Carpaccio has a Michelin star.
Spa facilities are excellent. The longest indoor pool in Paris is complemented by seven treatment rooms using Clarins My Blend products – exclusive to the hotel – with a fitness room next door with yoga and Pilates classes on offer.
If you like modern art, you will love this hotel. Even if you don’t, the two excellent restaurants, superb spa facilities and original rooms may well sway you.
Rooms
Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris features 149 rooms and suites, including a collection of signature and presidential suites. Accommodation is notably spacious for Paris, designed by Philippe Starck and blending contemporary luxury with artistic flair. Rooms include large living areas, mirror‑lined bathrooms with rain showers and bathtubs, curated artworks and modern technology.
Food and Drink
Il Carpaccio is the hotel’s Michelin‑starred Italian restaurant, awarded one Michelin star and led by chefs Oliver Piras and Alessandra Del Favero. The restaurant offers refined Italian cuisine inspired by seasonal ingredients and regional traditions.
Matsuhisa Paris, created by chef Nobu Matsuhisa, serves contemporary Japanese‑Peruvian cuisine and is one of the city’s most celebrated dining destinations. La Cuisine is known for its generous breakfasts and renowned Sunday brunches, while Le Bar Long provides a vibrant setting for cocktails, tapas and light dining throughout the day.
Wellness
The Raffles Spa & Wellness is a 1,500‑square‑metre sanctuary featuring a 23‑metre indoor swimming pool, hammam, sauna, steam rooms and relaxation areas. Treatments use premium products by Clarins, myBlend and other specialist skincare brands, complemented by a fully equipped fitness centre.
Facilities
- Michelin‑starred fine dining restaurant
- International dining and cocktail venues
- Luxury spa and 23‑metre indoor swimming pool
- Fitness centre and wellness facilities
- Private 99‑seat cinema
- Art gallery and in‑house art concierge
- Meeting and event spaces
- Pet‑friendly accommodation
- Free Wi‑Fi
Location
Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris is located on Avenue Hoche in the 8th arrondissement, just steps from the Arc de Triomphe, Parc Monceau and the Champs‑Élysées, with easy access to Paris’s major cultural and shopping districts.
Getting there
Address: 37 Avenue Hoche, 75008 Paris, France
Arriving by train: Metro station Ternes – 6 minutes walkMetro station George V – 9 minutes walk
Arriving by air: Charles de Gaulle Airport – Located 16 miles (26 km) 54 minutes by carOrly Airport – Located 15 miles (24km) – 30 minutes by car
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