The Royal Monceau is the fruit of a rich destiny. Inaugurated in 1928, it was born in the effervescence of the Roaring Twenties under the aegis of Pierre Bermond and André Junot. Over the decades, it has weathered the crises, wartime periods and cultural mutations of Paris.
In 2008, it closed for a complete renovation entrusted to Philippe Starck , and reopened in 2010 as a luxury hotel. In 2013, it was awarded the prestigious Palace distinction, in recognition of its place in the inner circle of French hotel excellence. With its lounges, galleries, spa and gourmet restaurants, the Royal Monceau combines classic prestige with contemporary insolence.
Le Royal Monceau saw the light of day on August 1ᵉʳ, 1928, designed byarchitect Louis Duhayon with his associates Charles Lefebvre and Marcel Julien. It rises on avenue Hoche in a style blending neo-renaissance and Art Deco, unveiling an elegant and attractive facade in a neighborhood already undergoing rapid modernization.
The hotel soon became a stopover for the cultural elite, welcoming writers, musicians, artists and intellectuals who made Paris their creative home.
During the Second World War, the Royal Monceau was requisitioned. It welcomed high-ranking Allied officers such as General Eisenhower and Field Marshal Montgomery, who used it as a command center. After the Liberation of Paris, the hotel regained its independence and hosted a number of symbolic events.
Its lounges were the venue for a number of post-war negotiations and diplomatic dinners, reinforcing its reputation as more than just a hotel.
Coco Chanel, Ernest Hemingway, Walt Disney, Josephine Baker and Pablo Picasso were among its most illustrious guests. In the 1940s and 1950s, the salon du Monceau resonated with literary and avant-garde conversations.
In the 1980s and 1990s, figures from the world of music and cinema - Michel Polnareff, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Robert de Niro, Sofia Coppola - stayed here regularly. Michel Polnareff, in particular, stayed for over 800 days in 1989-1992, never leaving the hotel, making the Royal Monceau his refuge.
In 2008, the hotel closed and the furniture was auctioned off. The renovation project was entrusted to designer Philippe Starck, under the guidance ofarchitect Didier Poignant. Starck proposed an "artist's salon" feel, with galleries, works of art, a mix of vintage and modern furniture, alcoves, libraries and workshops. The renovation frees the hotel from an overly rigid interpretation of luxury, and brings it into dialogue withcontemporary art.
When it reopened in October 2010, the Royal Monceau boasted 149 rooms, suites and apartments. The spa captivates with its immaculate white design, sculptural lighting and rectangular pool lined with translucent walls. The Il Carpaccio restaurant maintains its gastronomic credentials, while Matsuhisa, a Japanese-Peruvian restaurant, takes up residence under the aegis of chef Nobu. Bar Long, meanwhile, offers a more relaxed ambience, combining design and comfort.
The Palace label was awarded to the Royal Monceau in 2013, saluting the excellence of its services, its artistic audacity and the originality of its welcome. From its origins during the frenzy of the Roaring Twenties to its avant-garde renovation in the 21ᵉ century, the Royal Monceau embodies the idea of a living palace, reinventing itself without denying its past.
Ultra gourmet Tea Time at the Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris
Gourmet alert, friends: Pastry Chef Quentin Lechat unveils his first tea time at the Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris. Discover this sweet 4-course tea time, sure to delight the sweet tooth in all of us. [Read more]
Healthy breakfast at the Royal Monceau
In its La Cuisine restaurant, the palace offers a new "Healthy" breakfast formula, designed by renowned nutritionist Jean-Michel Cohen. Very well-balanced, you can choose between a savory or sweet version. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
Next days
Sunday:
from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Location
Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris
37 Avenue Hoche
75008 Paris 8
Access
M°Charles de Gaulle - Étoile
Official website
www.raffles.com
