Royal Monceau – Paris

Starck-designed Le Royal Monceau hotel, a Raffles outpost in Paris, knows a thing or two about art: it’s got a gallery, art-book shop and a dedicated art concierge, as well as a decadent, modern decor: exposed brickwork, plush carpets and iron railings.

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• Rooms 149, including 64 suites.
• Rates Double rooms from
• Facilities Spa, gardens, screening room, cigar bar, gym, library of books, CDs and DVDs, and free WiFi throughout. In rooms: flatscreen TV, iPod dock, CD/DVD player and a bespoke guitar.
• Poolside The spa is home to the city’s biggest indoor pool (28sq m), with mirrors covering one wall and a soothing shade of white everywhere else.
• Check-out Noon, but flexible if there’s availability (the price will depend on how late you leave). Earliest check-in, 3pm.

  

  

  

  

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