Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris
France
Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris
37 Avenue Hoche, Paris 75008, France
www.raffles.com/paris
HOTEL MANAGEMENT
“I am very happy to become the General Manager of Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris, the most Parisian and contemporary of Palaces. Its strength lies in the different talents that make up its team. I look forward to this new challenge and to making the hotel shine globally through the Raffles brand. » Nicolas De Gols, has joined the team of Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris and is thus positioned as the youngest General Manager of Palaces. He officially took office on December 1st, 2022, after having led the hotel on an interim basis since June. Epicurean by nature, Nicolas De Gols is graduate of the Lycée Hôtelier Paul Augier in Nice, and a certificate in Hotel Asset Management and Real Estate Investments delivered by Cornell University, where he will teach courses in catering a few years later. Nicolas De Gols began his career in 2011 with Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, where he was successively as Assistant Director of Food and Beverage in Beverly Hills, Director of Food and Beverage in Seattle, and then moved to Paris in 2018. Today, the Raffles group has entrusted him with its Parisian Palace, a world he knows well for having directed of the restauration of the Four Seasons George V Paris, which has three Michelin-starred restaurants. With international experience acquired mainly in France and North America, Nicolas De Gols most recently oversaw food and beverage operations for Accor’s 50-hotel luxury portfolio in Europe, for which he developed new F&B concepts and supervised a dozen openings. His excellent knowledge of the ultra-luxury sector, his creativity, combined with his leadership style and business experience will be essential for this new role, and should enable Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris to maintain its position as the destination of choice for both international clientele as well as local guests.
A NEW INSPIRATION FOR LE ROYAL MONCEAU – RAFFLES PARIS
LE ROYAL MONCEAU RAFFLES PARIS
Built in 1928, Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris reopened in 2010 as the most exciting luxury hotel in Paris, after a complete two-year transformation by designer Philippe Starck. In 2013, the property’s “Palace” distinction was given, rewarding the hotel of its prestigious 5-star excellence rating. Located near the Champs-Elysées in Paris’ 8th arrondissement, Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris, is known for its contemporary vibe and as a rendezvous for artists and writers as well as luxury seekers and adventurers. The omnipresent artistic and vibrant culture comes to life through the property’s exclusive Art Concierge, the Art Bookstore, an Art Gallery, a 99-seat Katara Cinema and an impressive private Art collection. With its 149 Parisian designed bedrooms and spacious suites, including 3 Presidential Suites, the only contemporary Palace in Paris is only steps from the Arc de Triomphe.
HOTEL FEATURES
Rooms
• All the rooms and suites exude a spirit of exclusive Parisian chic, with a generous dose of polished contemporary styling. The exacting elegance of the Forties and Fifties with its controlled curves, fine materials, and warm colours is brought alive through little poetic details imbued with a life and history of their own: books stacked in random places on the shelves, a scrawled message on a lampshade, an acoustic guitar…
• The footprints of a traveller yearning for new horizons, a lover of beautiful things, a woman of letters, an artist, or an ardent collector… And every guest – whether they stay a day or a year – can become part of the story.
• Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris offers 85 rooms (from 36 to 45 sqp) and 64 suites (from 55 to 360 sqm) including 3 Presidential Suites.
Restaurant(s), Bars & Stars
Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris has 4 areas dedicated to Gastronomy, supervised by culinary talents:
• Matsuhisa Paris – A gastronomic encounter between Asia and Latin America in a trendy place, bringing a highly contemporary vision of Japanese cuisine by World-renowned Chef Nobu Matsuhisa.
• Il Carpaccio – A Michelin-starred Italian restaurant in collaboration with the 3-Michelin starred restaurant Da Vittorio, where Chefs Oliver Piras and Alessandra Del Favero give liveshows for a convivial and authentic atmosphere. Il Carpaccio has been awarded the title of “The Best Italian Restaurants In The World” by 50 Top Italy in 2024.
• La Cuisine – Famous for its outstanding buffet breakfasts and brunches, do not miss the pastry corner by Pastry Chef Yazid Ichemrahen
• Le Bar Long – Inspired by the effervescence of the 1930’s and designed as a living room that welcomes guests all day long to meet, gather, eat and drink signature cocktails.
Wellness
The Raffles Spa & Wellness, a temple of contemporary well-being and beauty, offers a unique haven of peace and relaxation in the heart of Paris.A pure white paradise, this 1,500m² space includes a 23-meter infinity pool bathed in daylight. Exclusive treatments and dedicated fitness coaches make this Spa a bespoke luxury temple in Paris.
Corporate and Celebration Events
The hotel welcomes groups and exclusive events in its reception and meeting rooms:
• 149 sqm of exclusive meeting space that can be converted into 3 individual rooms and accommodate up to 150 persons.
• The KATARA Cinema, a state-of-the-art and luxurious movie theater, with 99 seats, ideal for presentations, conferences, screenings or unique, exclusive events such as movie premieres.
• Interview suites (Junket rooms).
Art
• The Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris is a showcase for contemporary art, with a multidisciplinary art program appealing to all ages:
• La Librairie des Arts: a unique art bookstore with more than 700 titles including some limited editions, as well as objets by artists, architects and some souvenirs from the most Parisian Palace.
• Art Gallery – The hub of the artistic and cultural life of the hotel, welcoming artists, art connoisseurs and collectors, patrons and art professionals.
Hotel and restaurants Awards
• Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2023 – Top 20 Hotels in Paris
• World Travel Awards – France’s Leading Luxury City Hotel 2024
• 50 Top Italy – The Best Italian Restaurants in the World 2024
• Spa Awards – Top 10 Luxury Spas in France
To know more about Raffles, please visit www.leroyalmonceau.com
Depending on the seasons, Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris employs from 450 to 600 persons.