The contemporary and glamorous Le Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris reopened in 2010 as the most exciting 5-star luxury hotel in Paris, after a radical and complete two-year transformation by designer Philippe Starck. In 2015, the property’s “Palace” distinction was renewed, rewarding the hotel another five years of its prestigious 5-star excellence rating. Located near the Champs-Elysées in Paris' 8th arrondissement, Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris, is known for its contemporary art and as a rendez-vous for artists and writers as well as luxury seekers and adventurers. The omnipresent artistic atmosphere and vibrant culture comes to life through the property’s exclusive Art Concierge, the Art Bookstore, a private Art District Gallery, a 99-seat Katara Cinema theatre and an impressive private art collection. With its 149 Parisian designed bedrooms and spacious suites, including 3 private apartments, the only contemporary Palace in Paris is only steps from the Arc de Triomphe. Acclaimed for its international culinary offerings, the hotel’s award-winning restaurants showcase the property’s creative spirit, from the animated Long Bar to its three restaurants: ‘Matsuhisa Paris’ is dedicated to Japanese gastronomy from the famous Chef Nobu and ‘Il Carpaccio’, is a gourmet Italian restaurant in collaboration with Da Vittorio family. Not to be missed are the outstanding brunches and breakfasts at La Cuisine restaurant with Pastry Chef Quentin Lechat’s delicacies. Furthermore, the 1,500sqm Spa My Blend by Clarins is an award-winning paradise, featuring the longest swimming pool of any Parisian Palace.