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Hotel Monte Cristo Paris
Where:Paris, France
Why:The tail end of an eat-pray-love type journey.
When:July 2019
Who:Moi.
From the Orient to Paris...the pages of Monte Cristo come to life in the dets.
A little pattern never hurt nobody.
If my initials were CM I may have been tempted to take these ceramic cups home with me...
A true golden hour.
The designers sourced hundreds of antiques for the hotel. I have to assume these are a few of those finds.
Entry details. No missed moments for this beautiful monogram.
Swim off the croissants. Unfortunately I just kept on indulging. Maybe next time.
A beautiful mural in the lobby.
Charming.
An expertly currated lobby. Fun fact...artist Christo Debusschere painted all of these portraits for Monte Cristo, which hang throughout.
Loves a fringe detail.
Good bye Paris, I love you.
Details, details, details.
Highs & Lows
The hotel pays homage to the literary great Alexandre Dumas (hence the name, Hotel Monte Cristo). This motif has been expertly interwoven throughout the hotel without feeling overly themey or cheesy.
Indoor pool?! Enough said.
The design is a clever mix of pattern, color, old & new. Apparently the designers sourced hundreds of antiques to fill the hotel.
As someone in design, I couldn't get enough of the branding. Every little thing, from the soap dish to the carpets in the hallways, was emblazoned with the Monte Cristo monogram.
All good things must come to an end. But I can't blame Monte Cristo for my departure from Paris. Although it was a real low point of the trip.
Important Bits
- Type
Jewelbox gem.
- Vibe
Fit for a literary legend.
- Location
In the 5th and just a brisk walk from everywhere you want to be - including the Tuileries.
- Rooms
50
- Music
Chill. Ambient.
- Year Opened
2018
- Designed By
Pauline d’Hoop and Delphine Sauvaget
- Pool/Gym
Yes! An indoor pool...quite rare for Paris.
- Restaurant
Yes...Restaurant Le Grand Dictionnaire features a beautiful breakfast spread that transitions into an all-day restaurant with an evolving menu that changes monthly.
- Bar
Rum Bar! Which pays tribute to the hotel's inspiration - Alexandre Dumas. Or enjoy the aforementioned pre-bottled cocktails from the comfort of your own room.
- Minibar
Oh yes, including bottled craft cocktails like negronis and old fashions.
- Wifi
Duh
- Children
I guess...but this is Paris, the city of love. Leave em at home.
- Price
Totally reasonable!
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Hotel Monte Cristo Paris, Rue Pascal, Paris, France
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Hotel Location 20-22 Rue Pascal, Paris, France
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