Nuria Candel will be our delightful tour guide as we travel next to Dorchester Collection’s gorgeous Paris hotels: Le Meurice and Hôtel Plaza Athénée. It will be ‘Nuria in Paris’ this week, darlings, and you know she will make the “City of Light” truly come alive with her take on the fabulous cuisine, couture, and culture of this beloved city.
“Paris is always a good idea!” Think of all of the romantic comedies, international thrillers and historical dramas that have been centered around this enduring city! Do YOU love Paris in the Springtime (or every moment of the year)? Fashionable ladies and gents, bring your most creative couture, dress for romance and adventure, and do tell us why “Paris is always a good idea” for YOU!
As usual, Kelly McAlister will be rewarding the planner who goes ’all-in’ on the theme with a fashionable pair of Maui Jims, and Nuria has a special gift for our “First Five” this week.
So bring your flair and your “joie de vivre,” your best Paris tales, and be prepared to engage and have fun! As we like to remind you “come for the learning but stay for the laughs!”
Hôtel Plaza Athénée
True to its extraordinary city, Hôtel Plaza Athénée is no ordinary hotel. Here, on the prestigious avenue Montaigne, the tree-lined boulevard of French fashion, the hotel proudly offers guests the very best of Paris.
SPEAKING OF PARISIAN ROMANCE...
The 1,900 red geraniums adorning the hotel façade were inspired by a love story, creating a fairytale setting for romantic moments. A passionate declaration, like the hotel itself.
THE SPIRIT OF HAUTE COUTURE
Sleep peacefully in beautiful rooms, surrounded by Parisian splendor and their famous art of hospitality.
WHERE FASHION HOLDS COURT
This is Paris. This is the avenue. This is Dior, Dietrich and diamonds. This is where icons and trends are born and love stories have played out since 1913.
WELL RED
On the famous avenue of couture, where a century of designers and artists have pursued boldness and passion, a legendary hotel awaits your arrival. Here, life is to be seized, enjoyed and celebrated.
Le Meurice
The original palace hotel in the heart of historic Paris, Le Meurice with its splendid newly-restored rooms and suites is the very epitome of quiet elegance and is alive with the artist’s soul of wit and magic.
The city waits to be seen. Choose to gaze at the leafy splendour of the Tuileries Garden, the finest monuments of Paris, the lively beauty of traditional streets or typical Parisian courtyards where the tranquil rituals of daily life play out. Enjoy this view of the city, directly from the camera located on this rooftop.
THE HOTEL OF KINGS AND QUEENS!
Le Meurice has often been referred to as ‘Hotel des Rois’ (Hotel of Kings), due to its many royal guests. In 1855, HM Queen Victoria stayed here on her official state visit to Paris and in her honor they renovated the entire first floor. How do you like this palatial “salle de Bains”?
ARTISTIC LICENSE
Located just steps away from the world-famous Louvre, Le Meurice has always had a great passion for art in its own right. Take a look at some of its many art treasures.
As soon as you enter Le Meurice, the eagle-eyed amongst you will spot the frosted mirror (pictured here). Dali’s playful spirit and his love of cold mineral water was the inspiration for this interactive piece. The mirror has a unique refrigeration system that enables the hotel to create a freshly-frozen canvas each day, on which guests are invited to leave their mark.
Kelly McAlister, Maui Jim
Kelly McAlister of Maui Jim will be with us on the calls each week as judge and jury to see which planner really goes all-in with the theme. So engage, be creative, and have fun... and you may be the winner!
She’ll be doing some gifting that will surely lift your shelter-in-place spirits!
