Steps from the Eiffel Tower, this recently refurbished property fits the right romantic comedy note
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Perhaps a vast list of romantic comedies set in the City of Love, or scenes drawn by early 20th-century artists who treated the streets of the French capital as their studios, but Paris has a sense of playfulness. There is something to inspire.
And for those inclined to the more theatrical side of life, Melia her collection Hotel Villa Marquis offers a suitable backdrop for her City Break spectacle. provide. Re-opened last June after an extensive refurbishment, the hotel has its own new features in plush velvet with elegant rose gold décor.
Why am I here?
Hotel Villa Marquis 's enviable location is at the edge of the city's Golden Triangle between Avenue Montaigne, Avenue Georges V and Avenue Champs Elysées. Given this, it's no surprise that the interior has been designed with elegance and sophistication in mind, with a wealth of color choices and materials used to decorate the newly redesigned space.
Architect and designer Alvaro Sanz and his daughter Adriana have clearly embraced the artistic side of the French capital when renovating the hotel. The intimate reception area is rather inviting and gives few hints as to the size of the facility. The 63 rooms in total are not small, but the clever and thoughtful design mixes the traditional, cozy Parisian feel with the fresh, airy modernity.
In that the elevators are quintessentially Parisian, erring on the claustrophobic side of the narrowness, some guests may take the gorgeous staircase to their rooms. You may choose to use The climb is worth the effort, and you'll be given a large room where you can recline and watch the world go by through the floor-to-ceiling windows.
Comfort is a hallmark of Melia's entire portfolio of collections, and Hotel Villa Her Marquise is no exception. From beds to soft furnishings to robes to thoughtful design details, each room invites guests to feel at home and take advantage of the tranquility to relax in a non-stop city. Bathrooms with oversized bathtubs and waterfall showers are a real luxury. A perfect retreat after his long day of walking the streets of the capital.
The theatrical atmosphere of the room is offset by technical diagrams and engineering drawings that pay tribute to the industrial spirit of Paris and its monumental landmarks. I'm here. Some guests probably the most famous...
Food and Drink
Dos Almas is a new addition to our hotel portfolio and a welcome addition. For visitors tired of expensive mussel frites and steak tartare, this restaurant's menu is refreshingly authentic Spanish, including tapas sharing plates, meat mains, and the highly recommended house sangria. Serve food.
Enjoy her one-off flamenco performance a month in collaboration with professional dancer Ruben Her Molina. It was my first time seeing traditional dance live and I was a little skeptical at first, but even though we were miles away from the Spanish border, I got to experience the dance and see Molina and how he brings the art to life. It was nice to be able to talk about what you've been working on to Paris in shape.
In restaurants A rich buffet breakfast is also available, ensuring a day of exploration and exercise.
If you do your best, her nearby three-star Michelin restaurant, Epicure, offers a "memorable culinary experience." If you're just stopping by for a quick meal, it's frankly silly," says The TelegraphLe 39v, which offers a "sophisticated yet relaxed" option on George V Street. increase.
What to do
Find the sign at the reception that directs you to the underground gym, and you can use her small but well-equipped and stylishly designed workout spot. . But if exercise facilities don't sound like a good time, guests can enjoy dressing up in his Triangle's unparalleled shop at Golden, offering his one of the world's finest haute couture.
And if the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and Sacre Coeur don't quite provide the view you're after, there's only one. It's: Take me to the sky. For a true adventure, the team at Hotel Villa Marquis can arrange a helicopter ride for guests, offering them the unique opportunity to experience Paris from above.
Guests are greeted with champagne and can chat with the pilot before strapping on and off. With a variety of destinations available, there is no other city break activity that will hit the right kind of drama notes as memorable as or any kind of romantic comedy drama.
Back on solid ground, head outside in the evening to see the Eiffel Tower lit up on the hour. It would be rude not to do so considering it's just steps from the front door of the hotel.
Rooms from £260 per room (B&B standards). melia.com
