ftnNEWS continues its popular articles about the new hotel openings; following San Francisco, London, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami now it is time for the most romantic city of the world: Paris, France.
Holiday Inn Express Paris – CDG Airport (Opened: April 2018)
Directly connected to Terminal 1, the Holiday Inn Express at Paris – Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport, an IHG hotel, offers travelers easy access to one of the world’s busiest airports as well as speedy transport links into central Paris.
The newly built 305-room Holiday Inn Express hotel’s guestrooms feature wide beds with noise-absorbing headboards, bed-side built-in USB ports, plasma screens that can be connected to personal devices to stream media, a power shower and free Wi-Fi available throughout the hotel.
The Express Café & Bar is open 24/7 for travelers to buy drinks and snacks. The hotel also features a meeting room with space for up to 12 people.
Niepce Paris Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton (Opened: April 2018)
Hilton has opened the Niepce Paris Hotel, the first Curio Collection hotel in French capital. Located in the heart of the artistic district of Montparnasse, Niepce Paris Hotel offers guests close proximity to unexpected treasures, whilst being in one of the most sought-after capitals in the world. Guests can delve into Montparnasse’s rich art and culture at the Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art or beat the Eiffel Tower crowd with panoramic views of Paris from the Montparnasse Tower. The hotel is also ideally located a few meters from Montparnasse train station, giving guests easy access to visit historical monuments, museums and delicious cuisine the city has to offer.
Niepce Paris Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton takes travelers back to the Roaring Twenties, as the hotel is inspired by one of the most influential photographic artists of the time – Janine Niepce. Janine’s famous shots are captured throughout the guest rooms, corridors, and ceiling displays, adding a special touch to the hotel’s artsy ambiance. Guests can choose from 52 stylish guest rooms, including three elegant suites. The spacious rooms feature the latest technology with tablet control systems and high-speed internet. Suites also feature a separate living area.
Guests can cozy up at the hotel’s main restaurant La Verriere Paris. Located in the heart of the hotel with a stunning glass roof and natural daylight, the outlet guarantees a memorable dining experience. Guests can indulge in an array of French and international cuisine prepared with the freshest ingredients. In addition, Café ‘N’ Bar welcomes guests to a truly tranquil atmosphere with a selection of the finest wines and cocktails, alongside nutritious dining options.
The hotel caters to small meetings with a 73-square meter meeting room boasting the latest technology, including a 55-inch flat screen, wireless video projector, and Wi-Fi.
For those looking to exercise, the hotel provides a high-tech gym, available to guests.
Courtyard by Marriott Paris Roissy CDG Airport Hotel (Opened: May 2018)
Formerly the Radisson Blu CDG hotel, Marriott International opens Courtyard by Marriott Paris Roissy CDG Airport Hotel following an extensive 15-month, multi-million euro refurbishment.
Ideally located between the airport and the city center, the 240-bedroom hotel features a contemporary and efficient design that mixes a natural color palette with yellow and blue accents to create a casual yet vibrant atmosphere. The hotel lobby has a unique Courtyard by Marriott concept offering touchscreen technology that allows users to view the latest airport information and research popular tourist attractions. Guests can also enjoy the use of complimentary Wi-Fi.
The hotel”s food and beverage offering, Kitchen & Bar, is the first of its kind in a Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Europe and offers a relaxed, bistro environment with French-inspired menu items. Additional hotel features include 1000m² of event space with 12 flexible meeting rooms, a 70m² fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, and a complimentary airport shuttle service.
Hotel Lutetia (Opened: July 2018)
Opened first in 1920, the historic Lutetia hotel, where Ernest Hemingway and Pablo Picasso once stayed has reopened in July after a four-year restoration and refurbishment project. Paris’ only grand hotel on the Left Bank, the traditional home of writers, painters, poets, and random bohemians, reopened with a spa, indoor pool and jazz bar with a frescoed ceiling. The luxury hotel now offers 184 rooms, including 47 suites, down from its original 233 rooms.
The hotel’s distinct position in the bohemian St. Germain district of the city lends itself to the city’s social elite. The hotel is within minutes of some of the best Parisian boutiques, art galleries and bars, and clubs.
9Confidentiel (Opened: August 2018)
9Confidentiel is a chic luxury hotel in an area known for fashion, restaurants, and shopping. A 5-star hotel entirely designed by Philippe Starck the 9Confidentiel is located in the Marais. It has 26 guest rooms and 3 luxurious suites, features stunning rooftop views of Paris and a rich palette marked by bronze, brass, and pastels. Services include in-room beauty treatments by Parisian brand Codage and a full cocktail menu from Nico de Soto.
Fauchon L’Hotel Paris (Opened: September 2018)
FAUCHON, reference of the food luxury and the delicatessen, now brings its knowledge to the hotel industry. FAUCHON L’hôtel Paris, located at Place de la Madeleine in Paris, the historical home of the brand since 1886, is a property entirely infused with the Parisian spirit of joie de vivre. Located at the magical intersection of rue Saint-Honoré, the Opera, the Place de la Concorde, and the Grands Magasins, the new hotel was designed by the architect, Richard Martinet, an icon in the creation and renovation of palaces and luxury hotels. The Haussmannian architecture of this prestigious building features a layout of 54 rooms and 11 suites, all with views over Paris, as well as a Carita spa.
Fauchon L’hôtel Paris is the new epicenter of a contemporary Parisian epicure and luxurious hospitality — curators of culture, aestheticians of the arts, and innovators of fine foods and pastries. The ambiance in the Maison FAUCHON will exceed every possible guest desire, anticipate every expectation, create incredibly personalized epicurean interactions like private dinners in the presence of one of the chefs Fauchon, offer groundbreaking innovations like the customized FAUCHON “Gourmet Bar,” and design private bespoke Parisian experiences to ensure every moment at FAUCHON L’hôtel Paris is one of pure pleasure.
Destined to be the ultimate rendezvous for all of Paris, The Café FAUCHON with its offbeat and arty touch will embody the distinctive FAUCHON personality, it is a place to awaken the senses. The best of Parisian gastronomy is offered, in continuous service, from breakfast and lunch to teatime, gourmet Happy Hours, dinner, and through to late-night chic snacking. FAUCHON’s team of talented artisans will continue to be at the forefront of patisserie and savory Parisian epicurean delights.
FAUCHON L’hôtel Paris is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, one of the largest and most prominent luxury hotel collections in the world.
Hôtel Brach Paris (Opened: October 2018)
Group Evok Hotels Collection opened Hôtel Brach Paris. Designed by Philippe Starck, the hotel is set in a quiet, residential corner of the 16th arrondissement on the site of a former postal sorting center. It has 59 rooms (including seven suites) with terraces. The suites have tree-lined terraces and Norwegian baths, as well as a view of the rooftops of the city and some even looking over the Eiffel Tower. The hotel has a sports club with a swimming pool, extra-large hot tub, hammam, salt grotto, and sauna.
For dining, the property has a 160-seat restaurant, a cocktail bar and a real local store within Hôtel Brach managed by pastry chef and Meilleur Ouvrier de France 2011 Yann Brys.
Courtyard by Marriott Paris Gare de Lyon (Opened: November 2018)
Courtyard by Marriott has opened its sixth property in the heart of Paris, ideally situated opposite the Gare de Lyon train station, which serves as both a domestic and international travel hub for millions of passengers each year. Housed in a 19-story tower, Courtyard by Marriott Paris Gare de Lyon offers exceptional views over the city and its emblematic sights. The design in the 249 bedrooms was led by Studios Architecture and features sleek wood finishes and metallic details that reflect the area’s industrial past.
The hotel has an impressive 650m² of meetings and events space, which consists of nine multi-functional conference rooms equipped with top-of-the-range technology. The space also features a dedicated co-working space, which can be booked by the hour or by the day.
Kitchen & Bar proposes an all-day dining experience based on a Fresh, French and Friendly concept. Guests can fuel themselves for the day ahead with traditional French breakfast items such breads and pastries accompanied by homemade jams and freshly squeezed orange juice, whilst all-day menu items range from bar snacks to hot dishes and desserts. The bar menu caters to all tastes and features local craft beers, as well as a wide selection of regional French wines.
Additional services include a 24-hour 52m² gym and a secure car park with electric-car charging ports.
La Planque Hotel (Opened: November 2018)
La Planque Hotel is a new boutique hotel in the Belleville district. The 36-guestroom boutique hotel’s building was formerly a sweet shop.
Rooms come in grey tones. Views on higher floors look out over the rooftops of the 10th arrondissement.
Hôtel de Berri, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Paris (Opened: December 2018)
The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott International, Inc. has opened Hôtel de Berri, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Paris. Hôtel de Berri features 75 guestrooms, including 35 suites, as well as Italian restaurant Le Schiap and cocktail bar Le Bizazz. The hotel’s preserved 3,000 square meters landscaped garden is a precious legacy of the building’s illustrious past.
Situated on Rue de Berri, one of the most sought-after addresses in Paris that has been home to aristocrats, royals and prominent leaders in French society since the 19th century, Hôtel de Berri draws inspiration from the trailblazers of the French Decorative Arts period including painters, designers and stylists from Coco Chanel to Salvador Dalí, with interior designs reflecting the “Art de Vivre” ethos made famous in the heart of Paris.
Grand Powers Paris (Opened: January 2019)
Hotel Powers, which closed in July 2017 for a renovation, reopened as the Grand Powers Paris, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Set in the 8th arrondissement near the Champs-Élysées, the new 5-star hotel offers a virtuosity of balance between heritage and invention. The 50 rooms and suites offer a soft and cozy atmosphere, timeless, warm and bright. Its rooms and suites feature high ceilings and large windows – some with balconies and Eiffel Tower views.
The Grand Powers houses its restaurant, Cafe 52, which offers all-day cuisine with a “refined snacking” spirit, balanced and seasonal, expertly orchestrated by Chef Maxime Raab, in an intimate and warm atmosphere.
25hours Hotel Terminus Nord (Opened: January 2019)
Located opposite the Gare du Nord train station, the 25hours Hotel Paris Terminus Nord is a true love declaration for the dynamic spirit of the 10th arrondissement and its inhabitants. The 237 rooms are decorated in color schemes inspired by Africa and Asia, colorful and warm. A real ode to relaxation and change of scenery! From the Small Room to Extra Large+, our urban nomads will appreciate their different equipment: exquisitely comfy beds, air conditioning, minibar, Bluetooth speaker and free high-speed WIFI.
To eat, head to the NENI restaurant, with its Persian, Arab, French and Russian influences. To refresh yourself, you cannot miss the Sape Bar; The new must-see place in the capital. With its glass mosaic bar, dark wooden floor, and leather armchairs, it offers a “gentlemen’s club” atmosphere. Guests can enjoy cocktails created by Jorg Meyer, an internationally renowned bartender from Hamburg. But that’s not all, a coffee corner and a vintage coffee truck are also open to everyone!
For guests looking to explore and discover the surroundings, Schindelhauer bicycles are available and a small map is offered, showing the most picturesque routes of the city on 2 wheels. For those who prefer a little more power in their hands, they can look forward to the hotel’s collaboration with MINI. Moreover, to keep in shape, a Jogging Corner before conquering Paris with small steps.
25hours Terminus Nord also has 2 multifunctional rooms dedicated to companies for meetings, presentations or team-building events.
Hôtel du Louvre (Opening: Early 2019)
Hôtel du Louvre, part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, has 164 rooms that are set in a typical French décor. For an unforgettable stay in the heart of Parisian life, each room of the hotel is air-conditioned and soundproofed. All are singularly classy and feature a unique decoration.
The hotel invites travelers to savor traditional French cuisine in its restaurant near the Louvre. The Brasserie du Louvre invites you to rediscover Parisian Brasseries’ traditional dishes. Enjoy great views of the Comédie Française and on sunny days, appreciate the terrace under the Palais-Royal Square arches, in front of the Louvre Museum.
At the heart of the hotel, the bar, with its cozy and intimate atmosphere is the ideal place to relax, serving unique house cocktails and offering frequent jazz evenings.
JO&JOE Paris-Gentilly (Opened: April 2019)
Only 20 minutes away from Paris city center, JO&JOE Paris-Gentilly is the new cool place of the capital. JO&JOE Paris-Gentilly welcomes locals and travelers from all over the world to a uniquely designed property.
Located right in front of the biggest Parisian campus, the JO&JOE Paris-Gentilly is ideal for tourist visits (close to the city center and Notre Dame de Paris with the RER B metro) and sports events (Stade Charléty).
The bar, restaurant, and garden open to all with many activities organized throughout the year. You can practice yoga, sip a drink or meet new people. The bar, restaurant, and garden are the places where everything happens at JO&JOE Paris-Gentilly. As well as serving the best hot dogs in town and awesome cocktails, the property will also have a self-serving beer tap system!
JO&JOE is a brand of Accor Hotels Group.
Moxy Hotel at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (Opened: August 2019)
Marriott’s Moxy Hotel brand opened at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. The hotel is now open with 292 guest rooms.
Staycity Aparthotels Paris, Marne la Vallée (Opened: August 2019)
Staycity Aparthotels Paris, Marne la Vallée is conveniently located just 35 minutes by car from central Paris and 10 minutes from Parc Disneyland® Paris. It’s also close to both the Val d’Europe RER Station and the terminus Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy with a TGV from Charles de Gaulle airport to Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy taking just 12 minutes.
The new-build property, built on a four-hectare greenfield site, is scheduled to open this August 1st, offering studio and one-bed apartments as well as 12 four-bed villas sleeping up to 16 people and 10 five-bed villas sleeping up to 20 people. Prices start from €99 for a studio and €385 for a villa.
Guest facilities include a lounge, children’s play area, gardens, and gym as well as a free shuttlebus to and from Parc Disneyland® Paris. The property has parking for 182 cars and has three meeting rooms with a break out area for business and conference use. Marne-la-Vallée is Staycity’s second property in Paris.
Hyatt Place Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport and Hyatt House Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (Opening: H2 2020)
Hyatt Hotels’ first dual-branded Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels in Europe is expected to open in the second half of 2020. The opening of Hyatt Place Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport and Hyatt House Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport will mark the introduction of Hyatt’s select service brands in France, which will bring the total number of Hyatt-branded hotels in the country to 10.
Hyatt Place Charles De Gaulle Airport will bring the brand’s intuitive design, casual atmosphere, spacious guestrooms with distinct sleeping and living areas, and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and 24-hour food offerings, to guests looking for a relaxing and uncomplicated place to pause before beginning the next leg of their journey. Hyatt House Charles De Gaulle Airport will offer apartment-style suites with fully equipped kitchens, providing guests with the spaces and places that help make them feel more like home. Together, the two hotels will offer an array of shared services and amenities that meet the needs of transient and extended-stay guests.
The hotels will be located in Paris Nord 2 International Business Park at 241 rue de la Belle Etoile in Roissy, one of the Ile-de-France’s busiest gateways, and home to Europe’s second largest airport, Paris Charles De Gaulle. With a combined total of 430 rooms, the 309-room Hyatt Place hotel and the 121-room Hyatt House hotel will share conference space, an extensive all-day dining/bar facility, a gym, and a large swimming pool, a rare amenity in this location.
Hotel Bvlgari Paris (Opening: 2020)
Luxury brand Bvlgari Hotel and Resorts will open its eighth property in Paris in 2020. The property will be located on Avenue George V, within the so-called Triangle d’Or – the area formed by the intersections of Avenue George V with the Champs Elysees and Avenue Montaigne.
The Bvlgari Hotel Paris will offer 76 rooms, most of them suites, and a full range of luxury facilities including a spa with a 25-meter pool and a Bvlgari restaurant and bar opening to a charming courtyard garden.
Sightseeing Tours in Paris
Paris bus tours are the perfect introduction to the world’s most romantic city. Take in panoramic views of all the iconic sights, from the Eiffel Tower to the Arc de Triomphe. Hop off the bus whenever you wish to absorb the culture and live Paris your way.
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