W Hotels Debuts in France with W Paris - Opera

  • February 29, 2012
W Hotels Debuts in France with W Paris - Opera
Through W Hotels' unique and distinctive programming, which is inspired by the brand's roots in New York where it was founded in 1998, W Paris - Opera will set a new scene in the city for both guests and Parisians alike. The opening of W Paris - Opera marks a significant milestone in the W brand's global expansion as it gears to enter Singapore, Thailand and China later this year.

W Paris - Opera will provide a cutting-edge lifestyle experience, featuring 91 stylish guest rooms, including 20 suites and two Extreme WOW Suites (W's interpretation of the Presidential Suite). The hotel's signature restaurant, Arola, marks the debut of Michelin-starred chef, Sergi Arola in France. The hotel offers spectacular views of the Opera Garnier from its ground level and mezzanine floors, including W Lounge, W's take on the traditional lobby, a buzzing social space where visitors can sip, drink and flirt over tapas and cocktails by the hotel's mixologist. W Paris - Opera features a SWEAT(R) fitness centre, as well as stylish meeting and event spaces. Guests can expect the brand's signature Whatever/Whenever(R) service philosophy, providing guests whatever they want -- from the latest in fashion, design, and music in Paris, to the city's most exclusive events and nightspots.

Design -- "The Spark" Inspired by New York's Energy and the Sophisticated Radiance of Paris

Designed jointly by W Global Brand Design and the award-winning Rockwell Group Europe, W Paris - Opera was conceptualised to create a dynamic dialogue between the building's historic facade, Paris as the "City of Light" and W Hotels' DNA by infusing New York's dynamism and never-ending energy into the quintessentially sophisticated Parisian neighbourhood. GCA Architects, a renowned architecture and interior design firm, also advised Meridia Capital in this project.

Arola -- Bringing Spanish Innovation to Paris

A renowned Spanish Michelin-starred chef from Barcelona, Sergi Arola has been appointed as the executive chef at W Paris - Opera's signature restaurant, Arola. The restaurant introduces the innovative "Pica Pica" culinary concept of creative dishes and tapas, seasonal products and French classics, served on a platter for all to share. Regarded as one of the most creative minds in Spanish haute cuisine, the Catalan chef has also designed the menu for the hotel's W Lounge and in-room dining.

W Paris - Opera is now accepting reservations, including group arrivals and event bookings. Rooms start from EUR340 ($474) per room per night plus VAT. For further information and bookings, call W Paris-Opera on +33 (0)1 44 77 10 68 or visit www.wparisopera.com.