The hotly anticipated Mandarin Oriental Paris opened on one of the most fashionable streets in the city, Rue Saint-Honoré, to universal acclaim. The updated art-deco building is located in the 1^st arrondisment only steps away from the Place Vendrome, the Lourve and the Tuileries, as well as world-class haute couture shopping. Design highlights include a breathtaking indoor garden and lush rooftop terrace which compliment a sleek but elegant Asian-influenced interior décor.

The facilities

The hotel boasts an exquisite 15-metre pool on its lower level, a stylish space to relax that is continually refreshed by a cascade of water. The adjacent steam room and fitness centre are ideal for escaping from Paris urban commotion. Spanning nearly 10,000 square-feet, the spa at the Mandarin Oriental Paris is one of the largest in the city, and includes seven treatment rooms and suites with private facilities and steam shower. Allow around three hours for a custom-tailored treatment regimen that begins with a Tian Quan Theapy Chinese bathing ritual and steam shower that primes the body and mind for a purifying renewal.

Dining at the Mandarin Oriental Paris is a foodie’s delight. Helmed by Michelin-starred chef Thierry Marx, the gourmet experience at Sur Measure is set within a pristine white dining room and the traditional French cuisine at Camélia is dished out in a warmly lit room that blends seamlessly into a landscaped garden terrace.

The rooms

The hotel’s 99 rooms and 39 suites are some of the most spacious in the city. Art deco touches are accented by subtle Asian décor, and views overlook the fashionable Rue Saint-Honoré, the garden courtyard and Parisian rooftops and the Eiffel Tower. Technophiles will rejoice at the Ban and Olufsen LCD televisions, Playstation 3s, iPod docks and complimentary WiFi.