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Sofitel Saint James: A Room With A Breakfast @ The Balcon

Posted on March 5, 2013 | Comments Off

Just arrived in London St. Pancras station and 4 tube stops later, I’m on Piccadilly Circus, 2 minutes walk from the Sofitel Saint James located away from the crowd, in a little place that I didn’t know. The hotel is housed in an heritage building: a former imposing bank with incredibly high ceilings! After a warm welcome at reception desk by a French-English bilingual staff, I discover my room: simple, elegant and spacious, in a range of black, white and brown. Lovely bathroom with the old faucet and tiled black and white checkered. What a pity amenities are limited to one soap, shower gel, shampoo and conditioner … all Hermès okay! But for short stays, to lighten my bag I bring the bare minimum like a mini make-up and cleanser, because I usually find everything else in the room. Damned, this time I didn’t take my toothbrush, toothpaste nor body cream (LOL!): thankfully Boots is in Piccadilly Circus! Otherwise leaving my room with its so cozy vibe and “you’re in London Baby!” exotic view (picture 3) and comfortable king size bed, is a huge challenge my dear (lol)! Photo 4: a regressive wallpaper in the entrance to the room (picture 4). And for lasting this cozy atmosphere, a breakfast full of vitamins at the beautiful Balcon, the relaxed chic brasserie of the hotel (pictures 6 & 7). Too hard to leave it to go to my meetings! Picture 5: amazing chandelier ceiling of a hotel suite.

www.sofitelsaintjames.com

Mayfair, London: Shopping & Art

Old Street & Bricklane, London

HOTEL REVIEWS, LIFESTYLE & DESTINATIONS

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The Lancaster Hotel, Paris: Visiting the Marlene Dietrich Suite with Valentino Piazzi, the Manager of the Lancaster

Posted on January 30, 2012 | 1 Comment

“Perfection doesn’t exist, but the excellence to make well, and to like what we make: yes.” Valentino Piazzi opens the door of the Marlene Dietrich suite, while we can hear the “Lili Marlene” song. Awsome! Beteween 1936 and 1939, the famous actress and singer lived there. If the suite was recently renewed, the grand piano, the furniture, the parquet, the lamps, the photos are of origin. Built in 1889, the Lancaster has this undefinable charm of the ancient luxury hotels. We feel like “at home“. For the general manager of the Lancaster who has a long experience of luxury hotels (the Ritz in Paris, the Savoy in London and the Raffles in Singapour): “It’s always pleasure to work in luxury hotels. There is a nostalgic side. The intensity of the experience which makes the difference. The place, the way you organize work“. I notice the “serenity button” which replaces in all the rooms the inelegant “Do not disturb” hung on in doors of hotels. “I ask to the staff to be thoughtful, but not invading. The hotel must be warm, with a home feeling. If you look for something different: the lancaster is atypical, it is a hotel with a supplement of soul“.

Thanks to Valentino Piazzi.

Informations : http://www.hospes.com/en/hotel-paris-lancaster/

Lancaster, Paris: A Suite With a Parisian Elegance

Lancel: The Paris Party for the 135 Years Old of Lancel

INTERVIEWS & DESTINATIONS

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Posted in "Paris is burning", Hotels

Tagged 5 star, Atypical Hotel, City Guide, Europe, Exclusive Interview, Exclusive Pictures, France, Holiday, Intimate Hotel, Lancaster, Leisure, Luxe, Luxury Hotel, Marlene Dietrich Suite, Near Champs Elysées, Paris, Suite, The Leading hotels of the World, Valentino Piazzi, Week-end, Where to Sleep

Lancaster, Paris: A Suite With a Parisian Elegance

Posted on January 29, 2012 | Comments Off

Near the Champs Elysées, the Lancaster hotel is a comfortable refined cocoon. A fire crackles in an antique fireplace in the reception desk: unexpected and very pleasant! The Art Deco elevator opens onto a maze of chic corridors: finally a beautiful and original carpet in a 5 star! I enter in the suite by an elegant lounge with chaise, where every detail is designed with discretion and efficiency, iPod station and free Wifi – so rare in hotels in France (pictures 2 & 5). I really like the Haussmann moldings, hardwood flooring and the simplicity of the whole decoration. Let’s call it the Parisian chic! In the marble bathrooms, I’m nicely surprised to find the natural skincare products of the trendy Greek brand KORRES. The room is also decorated with antique furniture. Impeccable bedding and soundproofing! So difficult to jump out of bed and leave the suite to enjoy Paris! A lovely idea for your next Valentine’s Day!