By Naomi Houston Travel Writer In a world where public opinion is everything, any
By Naomi Houston
Travel Writer
In a world where public opinion is everything, any hotel would be delighted to get a reader award, but when it’s the Condé Nast Travellers Choice Award, you know you are at the top of your game.
The travel industry’s longest-running and most prestigious accolade, the Readers’ Choice Awards, has ranked Le Royal Monceau–Raffles number 13 in the Top 20 Best Hotels in Paris.
This year, more than 520,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers submitted ratings and reviews about their travel experiences across the globe to offer an insight into the places they would love to revisit. The 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards are published on Condé Nast Traveler’s website
Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris (part of the Katara Hospitality Group)
The contemporary and glamorous Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris reopened in 2010 as one of the most exciting 5-star luxury hotels in Paris after a complete two-year transformation conducted by renowned French designer Philippe Starck.
In 2015, the property’s “Palace” classification was renewed, rewarding the hotel with another five years of its prestigious 5-star excellence rating.
The hotel is known for its contemporary art and, as a rendezvous for artists and writers and a spot for people who enjoy being immersed in luxury.
The hotel comes to life through its exclusive Art Concierge, the Art Bookstore, a private Art District Gallery, a 99-seat Katara Cinema theatre, and an impressive private art collection.
With its 149 Parisian-designed bedrooms and spacious suites, including three private apartments, the only contemporary Palace in Paris is a one-of-a-kind stay steeped in culture and architectural beauty.
Praised for its international culinary offerings, the hotel’s award-winning restaurants just adds to its already prestigious reputation.
There are three restaurants on the property:
- ‘Matsuhisa Paris’ which is dedicated to Japanese gastronomy from the famous Chef Nobu.
- ‘Il Carpaccio’, which is a Michelin-starred Italian restaurant in collaboration with the Da Vittorio family.
- ‘La Cuisine’ headed by Pastry Chef Quentin Lechat, where you can enjoy beautifully crafted breakfast and brunch.
The promise of a lavish stay continues with the onsite 1,500 square metre Clarins & myBlend Spa, an award-winning paradise featuring one of the longest swimming pools in a Parisian Palace.
Founded in Singapore in 1887, Raffles Hotels, Resorts and Residences are places where ideas are born and history is made. At each landmark address, distinguished guests and residents will find a world of elegance and enchanted glamour, where Raffles’ renowned legacy of unparalleled service knows no bounds. Raffles Hotels can be found in key international locations, including Singapore, Paris, Istanbul, Dubai, Doha, Maldives, Udaipur, Phnom Penh, Bali, Boston, and London, with flagship openings upcoming in Macau and Bahrain in 2023.
Katara Hospitality
Katara Hospitality is a global hotel owner, developer, and operator based in Qatar. With more than 45 years’ experience in the industry, Katara Hospitality actively pursues its strategic expansion plans by investing in hotels in Qatar while growing its collection of iconic properties in key international markets. Katara Hospitality’s portfolio has grown to include 42 owned and/or managed hotels, and the company is now focused on achieving its target of 60 hotels in its portfolio by 2026.
Katara Hospitality currently owns properties spread across three continents in Qatar, Egypt, Morocco, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Singapore, and Thailand.
Following their recognition, Le Royal Monceau–Raffles said: “We are so glad that our dedication and our service have left a lasting impression on all the readers, securing our spot among the best in the French capital. Thank you for your support, always and forever.”