Mandarin Oriental Paris

Romance, elegance, style, and fine dining. Sitting on the fashionable Rue Saint-Honore, the Mandarin Oriental is one of the best hotels in Paris. It offers an opportunity to experience all these qualities in the heart of the city of lights'.

Environs

This palace hotel invites visitors to enjoy luxurious, spacious accommodation within walking distance of the historic Place Vendome and the delightful Tuileries gardens. The cultural hub of the Louvre art museum is just minutes further away. 

The Mandarin's 138 rooms are in a creative blend of the Orient with Parisian art deco. This echoes the high fashion of surrounding designer boutiques. Moreover, many of Paris's most famous Haute Couture fashion houses are also located nearby or a 12-minute walk from the Champs-Elysees for high-end shoppers.

The Rooms

There are four styles of rooms – the Mandarin, Mandarin terrace, Deluxe, and the Superior. All have tasteful décor themes and luxury features. The Superior defines comfort with king-size beds and silk bed covers. There are also luxurious bathrooms with walk-in showers and a view into Rue Saint-Honore.

The Mandarin rooms are spacious with attractive bathroom features and balcony options. Terraced rooms benefit from the view over the camellia garden. These offer a choice of king or twin beds and feature original wall art. Additionally, the Deluxe rooms' art deco-inspired theme references back to the MO's opening in the 1930s. 

Modern additions include a pillow menu of softness, size and smell, and material type, as well as soundproofing to ensure a comfortable, restful night. Some of these rooms also have balconies, and all have private showers and baths. There is also another option with interconnecting rooms, plenty of space, and a grand bathroom for families or friends sharing.

The Suites

The choice of suites is almost overwhelming and at the highest level of luxury in hotel accommodation. The 1930s and oriental-inspired décor continue throughout these exquisite suites that are top-notch on comfort and style. Sizes range from one-bedroom up to the four-bedroom Parisian Apartment suite, complete with kitchen, living room areas, and wide landscaped terrace.

Ultimate Luxury

Like the Panoramic and the Mandarin and Oriental Penthouse, several of the suites spread over two levels with sweeping views across the city, these are also extremely spacious and luxurious, with balconies or terraces and deluxe bathrooms. 

The Mandarin suite also boasts a bar, gym, and steam room. Moreover, the Parisian Terrace suite has a dressing room and a beautiful bathroom with a steam shower. The Royale combines the Mandarin and Panoramic into an apartment suite with ground floor, upper floor, and balcony for the ultimate luxury.

The whole feeling is a sophisticated, exclusive apartment block in the most quintessentially Parisian quarter of the city.

The Beauty of Breakfast 

To start the day in such chic and fashionable surroundings, enjoy a splendid breakfast at the Mandarin Oriental. You can pre-order to have it in the rooms or taken in the Camelia café downstairs.

Japanese or Chinese-style morning meals are also on the menu. Gluten-free and other special dietary needs and international specialties are all catered for in the breakfast buffet.

Tailor-Made Dining

Le Sur Mesure par Thierry Marx is the expression of 2-star Michelin star Chef Thierry Marx's creative culinary brilliance. The cloud-white minimalist theme by designer team Jouin-Manku for this gourmet restaurant gives a pristine base to enjoy unique fine dining. 

Dishes of technical excellence serve up as a sensory experience for the individual diner. Diners can enjoy a lunch or evening menu of the finest French cuisine taken to another level by this renowned chef.

All-Day Dining 

Le Camelia offers simple, exquisite regional French dishes created by Thierry Marx using the finest fresh seasonal ingredients. Asian flavors in oriental-style meals are an alternative in keeping with the hotel's ambiance. 

This is the place for catching lunch between shopping and enjoying the cultural delights of Paris. Besides, you can savor meals at any time -- from daytime to evening. Le Camelia is a light and airy space of soothing wood and stone design opening out over the peaceful landscape garden.

Tea but not Twee

Taking tea at the MO is not a dainty country house experience but an indulgent foray into scrumptious sweet or savory pastries. Nestling invitingly at the entrance to the Camelia café, these delights can be taken with tea in the courtyard or lobby. Alternatively, you can have them as a takeaway treat or gift from the cake shop.

Refresh and Relax

Bar 8 on the ground floor is a visual joy. It offers a wide selection of drinks and cocktails. Moreover, the subtle lighting reflects on the marble-topped bar and glass of the low tables. This creates sparkles against the Lalique crystals inlaid in the wooden walls.

There are also non-alcoholic drinks, along with finger foods by day and gourmet tapas in the evening. Soft music adds to the relaxing atmosphere.

Leisure Time

The Mandarin Oriental has an all-inclusive fitness and beauty center within the hotel. There are gym facilities, a beautiful indoor pool, spa, and steam room. Additionally, there are private spa suites with steam showers and changing rooms for guests. 

Personal trainers are on hand to work through fitness plans for all age groups. They offer specialist facials and body treatments based on a philosophy of holistic healing. Besides, therapeutic products are also available to enjoy in elegant and restful surroundings.

Above 5-Star Service

The resort was designated a palace hotel in 2014, elevating it above 5-star status. In keeping with this standard, the MO provides many other services. These include valeting, 'meet and greet,' fully up-to-date conference/video rooms, and banqueting facilities. 

Children's games and activities, special needs staff, accessibility aids, and baby care are all provided as expected.

Takeaway

Staying in a luxury hotel in the 1st Arrondissement of Paris is a costly but richly rewarding experience. History, art, architecture, and high fashion all rub shoulders in this chic district. From the first moment of arrival and champagne welcome drink, the hotel offers guests the perfect place to stay in the city of lights'.