Le Royal Monceau — Raffles Paris
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Character and identity
Behind a dramatic entrance on a quiet limestone avenue in the 8th, Le Royal Monceau is Philippe Starck's 2010 reimagining of a 1928 palace hotel, and it remains one of the most creatively designed addresses in Paris. The 149 rooms and suites mix Murano chandeliers, mid-century leather, illustrated Philippe Hurel desks and acoustic guitars propped in corners, while disco-ball bathrooms in mirror and steel push the wit further. Dining runs deep with Matsuhisa Paris (Nobu's only French outpost) and Michelin-starred Il Carpaccio, plus Le Bar Long. A 23-metre pool anchors the 1,500 sqm Clarins & myBlend spa, and a 99-seat cinema, art bookshop and gallery round out the picture. Service is discreet, attentive, deliberately unobtrusive.
Who's it for
Best for:
Design-literate travellers and art collectors who want a playful, contemporary alternative to the city's gilded grande dames. Couples drawn by the Nobu and Da Vittorio kitchens, swimmers who want a serious lap pool, and cinephiles will all find their groove. Multigenerational families are genuinely catered to, with kids' menus, PlayStations and pool hours from 10 to 5.
Should look elsewhere:
Guests who want a traditional Parisian palace experience with classical interiors and white-glove formality should book a Place Vendôme address instead. The location is central but residential and quiet, so anyone wanting to step out into café buzz or the Marais will find themselves in taxis.
Bottom line
What you're paying for here is Starck's design wit and an unusually strong food, art and wellness package under one roof, not a classical Parisian fantasy. Book it if you want creative energy, a proper pool and Nobu downstairs; pick an Artist Room at minimum, and upgrade for the apartment-scale suites. Don't skip the La Cuisine breakfast.
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What this place offers
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Table service
- Room service
- Breakfast
- Breakfast buffet
- Smoke-free property
- Credit cards