Simply Abu Dhabi XXXIV

With the addition of more contemporary and greener spaces (including gardens and planted alcoves), Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo now offers its guests the opportunity to relax in a garden setting in the heart of the city. The renovated lobby gives direct access to the new open-air inner courtyard called Le Patio. The large central bouquet will continue to delight customers and visitors from all over the world, along with the statue of Louis XIV on horseback. (Try to spot his shiny knee, from the continuing tradition of touching the statue for luck!) A new rooftop wellness space will open for guests only in spring 2019, with 370 sq.m. of indoor spaces and 490 sq.m. of outdoor spaces, a terrace, swimming pool and loungers, steam room, sauna, fitness room and lounge area. The new space complements the Hairspa by Rossano Ferretti and the Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo, accessible directly from the hotel. New rooms to continue the legend The imaginative reinvention continues with a new type of bedroom, which is larger (a minimum of 34 sq.m), more open and modern. Of the 207 rooms, 60% are suites, 90% are bedrooms with a balcony or terrace, and 43 are adjoining rooms. Precious materials have been used, including Tussar silk for mattresses; chandeliers and lamps in Murano glass; floors in white Calacatta marble, and leather from luxury Italian brand, Elite – who comply with very strict environmental standards. The bed linen from the Italian company Quagliotti is woven in Pima cotton or “Silk of the Andes”, a healthy and biological material. The bathroom products are supplied by Guerlain. Lastly, the fruity and captivating notes of Dr. Vranjes’ fragrances contribute to the elegant and refined atmosphere of Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo. The new bedrooms have superb and varied views, including of the new tree-planted inner Patio, or out over the Principality, the port of Monaco or across the sea. The bedrooms are presented in either a modern or classical design to suit an array of tastes. The contemporary-styled rooms are light and airy, with modern decoration and soft shades. Expect furniture with sleek lines in precious wood, with inserts of gilded or patinated brass or glass. Leather, antique mirror, bronze and gold are also included, with a few coloured decorative items, and the golden and warm tones of artists’ works add harmony to the whole look. The result is a warm and welcoming ambience, which makes you feel truly at ease. The classically decorated rooms offer a more colourful atmosphere. The furniture is timeless, featuring Louis XVI style pieces. Bronze fabrics add a shimmer in the