ROYAL MONCEAU-RAFFLES PARIS: BEST FOR LIVING LARGE (pictured)
Located on the Avenue Hoche in the 8th arrondissement, Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris stands in the City of Light as a grand masterpiece and is only a 30-minute walk away from La Concorde, Grand Palais, and Eiffel Tower Stadium, making it the perfect base from which to explore the city during the Olympics. Home to 85 rooms and 64 suites and modernised by master designer Phillipe Starck, the property showcases a playful, contemporary flair. The property is home to 6 restaurants and bars, including Matsuhisa Paris by legendary Chef Nobu and Michelin-starred Il Carpaccio, that spill out softly onto The Terrace, a leafy haven at the heart of Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris. Guests are encouraged to stop for a cocktail at Le Bar Long, an ode to the original Long Bar in Raffles Singapore. Those looking for some R&R after the excitement of the games can head to the property’s luxurious Clarins & myBlend Spa, which features a spectacular 23-metre swimming pool that is bathed in natural light from above, a watsu pool, a hammam, a laconium room, an ice fountain, a sauna and seven treatment rooms.
For more information, please visit: www.raffles.com
LE BRISTOL PARIS: BEST FOR A GARDEN OASIS TO ESCAPE THE CROWDS
Le Jardin Français, an oasis at Le Bristol Paris, is now welcoming guests for lunch, teatime, and dinner in one of the City of Light’s most privileged courtyard gardens just in time for the Paris Olympics. A delicate teatime menu imagined by Pastry Chef Yu Tanaka interprets the beauty of the sunny season in a presentation that draws inspiration from nature’s vibrant flavors. Designed for celebrating Le Bristol’s iconic teatime from anywhere, a dainty, ‘to go’ version has been interpreted through a sumptuous selection of chocolates made to be enjoyed in the garden or strolling through the streets of Paris. The selection was created by the Palace’s accomplished Chef Chocolatier, Johan Giacchetti and served with fresh lemon iced tea. The take-away teatime mirrors the ritual experience and flavors of the teatime in Le Jardin Français through a delectable chocolate assortment. In the late afternoon hours, Le Bristol Paris is also now offering a true Parisian teatime in a setting where dreams are made. Teatime ‘To Go’ is available for purchase at L’Épicerie des Ateliers, to enjoy at home, on the banks of the Seine or wherever and whenever the spirit of teatime calls.
For more information, please visit https://www.oetkercollection.com/hotels/le-bristol-paris
LA FANTAISIE: BEST FOR A HOLISTIC SPA GETAWAY TO RECHARGE
Opened July 2023, La Fantaisie, located in the bustling Faubourg-Montmartre neighborhood, in the heart of the city’s 9th arrondissement. Tapping into the local rhythm and opening out onto Rue Cadet, the hotel is not only a destination for international travelers, but a meeting place for in-the-know locals, making it a perfect base for the 2024 Parisian Olympic Games. The hotel is renowned Swedish designer, Martin Brudnizki’s first entry into the Parisian hotel scene, whose fantastical design centres around a spectacular courtyard garden that pays homage to the hotel’s location on Rue Cadet, named after brothers – and master gardeners – Jacques and Jean Cadet who supplied the court with fruit and vegetables in the 16th century. The hotel offers an urban spa in partnership with French brand, Holidermie. Dedicated to total relaxation and wellbeing, and a switch-off from urban life, La Fantaisie’s spa adopts a holistic approach inspired by ancient healing rituals and the curative power of underground springs., with offerings including signature facials, deep tissue massages, hand and feet treatments, and more.
For more information please visit, https://www.lafantaisie.com/spa
J.K. PLACE PARIS: BEST FOR A CHARMING DINING EXPERIENCE TO FUEL UP
Charmingly located in the residential and unique Rive Gauche next to the Musée d’Orsay, and under 10 minutes by foot to the Musée Du Louvre, Musée De L’Orangerie, and Jardin De Tuilleries, shines 5-star boutique hotel, J.K. Place Paris. The Left Bank of Rive Gauche is the exemplar of an eclectic Paris: sophisticated and intellectual, libertarian and traditionalist, and boho and creative, all at the same time. Amid the centre of Parisian art and culture, J.K. Place Paris offers a quintessential urban retreat while also acting as a comfortable ‘home away from home’ for those visiting the City of Lights. Fashion also inhabits the neighborhood, where the innovator Yves Saint-Laurent opened the first ready-to-wear boutique nearby in 1966. J.K. Place Paris can be found on 82 Rue de Lille, just around the corner from Saint-Germain Boulevard. Casa Tua Restaurant is a special place to enjoy delicious Italian cuisine, fine wines, and exquisite art, creating a dining experience blended by elements of the five senses. Inspired by local flavours, spaces are intimate and timeless. As partners, Casa Tua and J.K. Place Paris share the same philosophy: to offer the best possible service and experience – but most importantly, to provide guests with the feeling of being truly welcome. The restaurant occupies an airy jardin d’hiver next to the bar. The Lounge Bar offers a selection of cocktails with the “Chef Display,” from which the Chef prepares delectable tapas including slivers of Champagne-marinated pineapple, chocolate-soaked citrus zest, quail egg canapés, mini sea bream burgers, and more, to be enjoyed at any time of the day.
For more information please visit https://www.casatualife.com/Paris.html
