Cocktail tables and comfortable yet elegant chairs complete the tone and ambience of this relaxed social space.Įven the meeting and conference facilities at Hilton Paris Opera have a glamorous air, as seen in the Salon Baccarat, a large function space where all finishes and decoration exude elegance while vintage Baccarat crystal chandeliers light up the room. Suspended from the tinted mirror, coffered ceiling are delicate rings of oval spheres that cast intricate shadows throughout the room. Off of the building's grand front entrance is the intimate Le Petit Bar. Open from early mornings till late evenings, Le Grand Salon is the perfect hotspot for both informal business meetings, light meals and evening cocktails. The formality of the original architecture with soaring 46-foot high ceilings and hand-painted frescos is brought up to date with the large feature brass bar, contemporary high tables and mix of contemporary and vintage furniture. The central archway between the two reception desks in the entrance lobby opens through to the highly decorative 'Le Grand Salon,' the heart of the hotel. Access to the Executive Lounge is included offering complimentary breakfast and afternoon bites & drinks. Hilton Paris Opera also offers ten one-bedroom suites as well as 14 junior suites, and all suite guests receive in-room Nespresso coffee makers, full-size bath amenities and enhanced turndown services. Other suite highlights are the hotel's four light-filled Rotonde suites located on both sides of the building, characterized by the round exterior walls opening up to private French balconies. Besides a spacious living room with the high ceilings typical for a Parisian Haussmann building, this suite features a master bedroom with one king bed, and a second bedroom with twin beds, both with private bathrooms designed with a large polished stone vanity and spacious walk-in shower. Highlights of Hilton Paris Opera's 29 suites include the elegantly appointed 900 square-foot Maria Callas Suite. All rooms offer central air conditioning and complimentary wi-fi. Standout design elements include a magnificent entrance hall adorned with frescoes, Corinthian colonnades, and magnificent original balustrades featuring chandeliers set with crystals and mosaic flooring. Restored and reinvigorated for today's traveller, the 268 rooms including 29 Suites will feature a bold yet calming colour scheme giving each room an attractive quality while delicate brass detailing enriches the guest experience. Inspired by Paris's elegant charm and refined style, the fresh design scheme pays homage to the hotel's storied history while providing an updated aesthetic for today's traveler. Originally designed by architect Juste Lisch to accommodate visitors flocking to the 1889 Exposition Universelle, Hilton Paris Opera tapped internationally acclaimed design firm Richmond for the revitalization.

Combined with a stellar location in the heart of Paris and the service for which Hilton is renowned, Hilton Paris Opera will offer travelers a stylish setting from which to explore the world's most romantic of cities.' GUEST ROOMS 'We have been respectful of the building's fabulous historic features while updating it with all of the latest technology and design upgrades today's traveler expects. 'The transformation of this property over the past year has been truly magnificent,' said Vandaele. Her previous experience includes roles with W Hotels in New York, the Sheraton Belgravia in London, and with Starwood Hotels in Brussels. She joined from a similar position at the London NYC hotel in New York. Sofia Vandaele has been appointed General Manager of the hotel.

Formerly known as the Concorde Paris Opera, the 268-room Hilton Paris Opera will offer travellers a modern blend of history and glamour, with sleek styling in celebration of the 125-year legacy of this classic Parisian hotel. Hilton Paris Opera will debut in January 2015 following the completion of an extensive $50 million restoration and enhancement program.

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