Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts starts its business on the territory of Europe. The first property will become Shangri-La hotel in Paris that will open its doors on December 17.
Shangri-La Paris will show a perfect balance between modern hospitality and French art de vivre. The hotel will be organized in the historical 19th century building – the private house of Price Roland Bonaparte (the grand-nephew of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte).
Even though the accommodation will bear traditional style of Shangri-La hotels, this hotel in Paris will be the most intimate property in the portfolio of the hotelier. The building was completely renovated with keeping its heritage. The hotel will offer 81 rooms, 21 of which will be suites. Each room has its individual style created by the internationally famous designer Pierre-Yves Rochon. VIP clients may enjoy Suite Imperiale that was previously Prince Roland’s rooms or Suite Panoramique that has a huge 100 sq. m outdoor deck. The hotel is advantageously located with 40% of the rooms and 60% of the suites facing Eiffel Tower and the River Seine. The majority of rooms in Shangri-La Paris hotel have balconies or terraces, so visitors can enjoy amazing views of the city.
The cuisine in the hotel’s restaurants is the responsibility of the famous Chef Philippe Labbe. Shangri-La Paris has 2 restaurants. La Bauhinia restaurant, which is located in the center of the hotel, will attract visitors by not only gourmet cuisine, but also a spectacular glass cupola. The second restaurant, L’Abeille, will be opened in the beginning of 2011. This will be the first authentic Cantonese cuisine restaurant in the capital of France.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a Hong Kong based hotelier that owns or manages 68 properties. All restoration works in Shangri-La Paris lasted over 4 years.