Le Royal Monceau
Le Royal Monceau Raffles is the palace for the art crowd. Philippe Starck redesigned it with his particular theatrical wit, and the result is a hotel that takes contemporary culture seriously — a genuine art bookshop, an art concierge, a private screening room.
It is the least stuffy of the Paris palaces and the most playful, without sacrificing the comfort the tier demands.
It is the least stuffy of the Paris palaces and the most playful, without sacrificing the comfort the tier demands.
Near the Arc de Triomphe, a Starck interior that announces itself as something other than the standard palace — wit and art where you expect gilt and hush.
Starck's design throughout — guitars in some rooms, a residential and creative feel rather than a museum one. Generous and contemporary.
Strong dining and one of the best hotel spas in Paris, with a notable pool. The art bookshop and cinema make the public spaces a destination in themselves.
The 8th near the Étoile — Arc de Triomphe, the top of the Champs-Élysées, Parc Monceau a short walk.
Le Royal Monceau is the palace that would rather be interesting than imposing. For the culturally curious traveler, it is the most rewarding stay in the category.
Le Royal Monceau's gallery brings serious contemporary art into a hotel context. The Art District concept — with its own bookshop, cinema, and gallery — makes this one of the most culturally engaging hotel experiences in Paris.
A 99-seat private cinema with Philippe Starck-designed seating and a serious programming schedule. One of the great underused hotel amenities in Paris.
The spa and pool are among the most beautiful in the city. The facilities reflect the Raffles investment in physical plant.
Avenue Hoche, off the Étoile — the right distance from everything without being in the middle of anything you don't want to be in the middle of.
The art programming changes throughout the year. Check what's in the gallery and on at the cinema before booking — it's worth timing around.
Philippe Starck's interiors are maximalist. If you prefer restraint, this is not the aesthetic.
The Michelin-starred restaurant Il Carpaccio is one of the better Italian fine dining rooms in Paris. Reserve separately.
The cinema can be booked privately. Worth inquiring when booking for a special occasion.