Paris Hotel for Shangri-La

Published: 02/02/2006 - Filed under: News »

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Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has announced plans to open their first European hotel in Paris. The 180 million Euro development, due for completion in 2008, will convert a 110 year old mansion once owned by Napoleon Bonaparte's family.

Centrally located and offering views of The Seine and Eiffel Tower, the seven storey hotel will comprise 140 deluxe rooms and suites (ranging from 40 to 160 square metres) putting it in the same league as other top Parisian hotels such as the Plaza and Le Bristol.

Says Giovanni Angelini, chief executive officer and managing director of Shangri-La Hotels: "This exquisite property is the culmination of a long search to find the perfect location to launch Shangri-La in France. We aim to combine our renowned hospitality, accommodation and dining, with the site's romantic history and privileged location, to create another gem in Paris' crown."

The hotel will have two restaurants, several meeting facilities, an indoor swimming pool, health club, and business lounge, with the renovation retaining the building's original grand staircase, chandeliers, fireplaces and marble flooring.

The announcement is further evidence of Shangri-La's global aspirations. The luxury Asian chain also plans to open a London hotel within the proposed London Bridge Tower development, although this is likely to be some years away, as planning permission for the development has yet to be granted.

For more information visit www.shangri-la.com

Report by Anne Reed

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