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The Art Deco lobby at the recently reopened Prince de Galles, a Luxury Collection Hotel,\u00a0Paris. (Photo: Business Wire)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n“As Starwood continues to strengthen The Luxury Collection brand portfolio, together with our partners we have made major investments to restore some of our most iconic European hotels together with our owner partners,” commentedMichael Wale, President,\u00a0Starwood Hotels & Resorts,\u00a0Europe,\u00a0Africa\u00a0and\u00a0Middle East. “The restoration of the art deco Parisian, Prince de Galles hotel, reinforces our commitment to welcoming global explorers to discover or rediscover the City of Light, its hidden treasures and its rich heritage.”<\/p>\n
Situated in the city’s most desirable quarter,\u00a0the Golden Triangle\u00a0by Champs-Elys\u00e9es, Prince de Galles has been an iconic jewel on Avenue George V since its opening in 1928. Originally designed by architect Andr\u00e9 Arfvidson, the extensive two-year restoration project was led by internationally acclaimed French designers,Pierre-Yves Rochon\u00a0and\u00a0Bruno Borrione. In collaboration with\u00a0ERTIM Architectes SA, the designers reimagined the hotel to harken back to the whimsically opulent era of the Parisian Art Deco 1930s.<\/p>\n
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“Prince de Galles has enchanted guests for generations, so it was essential that we involved local artisans, architects and craftsmen to reinvigorate its romantic allure,” said\u00a0Paul James, Global Brand Leader, The Luxury Collection, St. Regis and W Hotels Worldwide. “After two years, we are thrilled to reintroduce this landmark – synonymous with Parisian style – to unlock exceptional experiences for our most discerning guests, as only The Luxury Collection can.”<\/p>\n
Luxurious Accommodations<\/b><\/p>\n
Prince de Galles offers discreet residential luxury in each of the 115 guestrooms and 44 suites as well as in the hotel’s public spaces, which\u00a0Pierre-Yves Rochon\u00a0designed to be reminiscent of an intimate salon: adorned with black marble, Macassar ebony, armchairs and exquisite textiles inspired by the 1920s and a handcrafted chandelier by Delisle as the lobby’s centerpiece.<\/p>\n
Cloaked in silken celadon fabric, the luxuriously appointed guest rooms celebrate the hotel’s distinct personality while preserving its authentic elegance and rich heritage. Rochon selected custom-designed Art Deco furniture and elegant furnishings in Macassar ebony wood to contrast the Saint Laurent marble floors with intricate mosaics created by Italian artisans.<\/p>\n
The 23\u00a0Mosaic<\/b>\u00a0and 18\u00a0Macassar\u00a0<\/b>suites feature plush chairs and chaises longues set against geometrically-patterned black Saint Laurent marble. The fine arabesques on the carpet are inspired by the mosaic scrolls surrounding the hotel’s famous courtyard, visible from the windows. A grand Macassar work desk and a spacious sycamore dressing room will complete the residential ambience of the suites.<\/p>\n
The two royal suites located on the hotel’s seventh floor juxtapose traditional Parisian elegance with exotic accents in black and gold, dark marble and rich leather, leopard-print armchairs and lacquered furniture. The sophisticated\u00a0Suite d’Or<\/b>\u00a0(Gold Suite) features an exquisite gold-leaf mural over the headboard created by French artist\u00a0Manuela Paul-Cavallier\u00a0and a boudoir inspired by some of the hotel’s most glamorous guests, while the\u00a0Suite Saphir<\/b>\u00a0(Sapphire Suite), finished with beige and blue detailing, features an intimate living room with Persian tailor-made rugs.<\/p>\n
The hotel’s extravagant\u00a0L’Appartement Parisien<\/b>\u00a0two-storey suite features a nearly 1000 square foot terrace, on which guests can enjoy breath-taking panoramic city views. The duplex spans more than 2600 square feet and features two bedrooms, two living rooms, a dining room and kitchen – all with one-of-a-kind design accents and an Art Deco inspired spiral staircase. Like each of the rooms and suites at Prince de Galles, L’Appartement Parisien offers the ultimate getaway in the City of Light with the sophistication and comfort of a luxurious pied-\u00e0-terre.<\/p>\n
Epicurean Experiences and Luxury Facilities<\/b><\/p>\n
Executive Chef St\u00e9phanie\u00a0Le Quellec, a rising star on the French culinary scene, collaborated with renowned interior designer\u00a0Bruno Borrione\u00a0to bring the hotel’s culinary experiences to life: offering indelible gastronomic moments in the signature restaurant,\u00a0La Sc\u00e8ne<\/b>, destination bar,\u00a0Les Heures\u00a0<\/b>and the famous\u00a0Patio<\/b>\u00a0with its Art Deco mosaics.<\/p>\n
“Balancing the design, function and heritage of these spaces, I wanted to recreate a welcoming and convivial ambience, where the ground floor is an open, lively and luminous space in which guests will once again be immersed in the vivacious Parisian life,” commentsBruno Borrione.<\/p>\n
A novelty in\u00a0Paris,\u00a0Le Quellec\u00a0will showcase her talents at\u00a0La Sc\u00e8ne<\/b>\u00a0amid a dramatically-designed open kitchen and chef’s table. Ethereal white marble juxtaposes palissandre ebony to create a unique dining ambience. The cocktail menu in\u00a0Les Heures<\/b>\u00a0pays homage to the carefree spirit of the roaring twenties, featuring signatures such as the\u00a0Paris Mule, Champs Elys\u00e9es\u00a0<\/i>and the\u00a0Princesses de Galles.<\/i><\/p>\n