Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris Makes Luxury Feel Personal

Built in 1928 and reimagined by Philippe Starck in 2010, Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris lets you experience Paris as a seamless dialogue between past, present and future. Artists, writers and travellers are compelled to stop by in search of luxury delivered with a distinctly cultured sensibility. To this day, Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris remains a tasteful five-star stay that balances Paris steeped in history with a distinctly contemporary spirit.

Guests are welcomed beneath a ruby-lit awning, making their arrival feel intimate yet theatrical in equal measure. While redesigning the property, Starck wanted to evoke the feeling of returning to a family home, which is reflected in the grand mirrored staircase, endless chandeliers and a lobby that feels warm, personal and intentionally private. Luxury at Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris comes with personality – something surprisingly rare in hotels that often follow the same polished blueprint of elegance. While the property does not compromise on grandeur, it balances refinement with warmth, character and a sense of individuality. With 149 rooms, expansive suites including three Presidential Suites, and a collection of private apartments at 41 Avenue Hoche, the hotel offers a distinctive sense of versatility when it comes to the stay experience. The private residences take it a notch higher with discreet entrances, private hammams, personal gyms and direct access to the Raffles Spa & Wellness facilities, creating a personal haven for longer stays in a city that can begin to feel like home. Details like Murano glass and handwritten love letters on the walls offer insight into the hotel’s considered design process – nothing feels applied or implied simply for the sake of looking beautiful.

Now let’s focus on the aspect that ultimately amplifies the appeal of any hotel: the dining scene. Matsuhisa Paris brings Nobu Matsuhisa’s celebrated Japanese-Peruvian cuisine to the city, while Il Carpaccio, the Michelin-starred Italian restaurant created in collaboration with Da Vittorio, delivers a delectably refined gastronomic experience with a distinct Sicilian baroque flair. Le Bar Long is where you go to socialise with the crème de la crème of the city, while La Cuisine takes care of slower mornings and indulgent breakfasts – its Sunday brunch, in particular, is one for the books.

While all of these elements already make a strong case for why Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris approaches luxury hospitality differently, it is the hotel’s deep commitment to art and culture that truly sets it apart. Few addresses can claim an in-house Art Concierge, a private collection of over 300 artworks, a contemporary gallery, a dedicated art bookstore and, perhaps most unexpectedly, a 99-seat Katara Cinema. If your time in the city is fleeting, this is the kind of place that gives you the full Parisian feeling without requiring you to step outside.

To learn more or plan your stay, visit the Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris website.