Mandarin Oriental Paris: Inside a Fashionable Parisian Retreat

Behind a 1930s Art Deco facade on Rue Saint-Honoré, between Place Vendôme and the Tuileries, Mandarin Oriental Paris opened on June 28, 2011 as the group's 27th worldwide property. Newly built behind a 1930s facade, the eight-story property on fashionable Rue Saint-Honoré boasts 99 rooms and 39 suites in a 1st arrondissement location that defines Parisian fashionability.

Exterior of Mandarin Oriental Paris on Rue Saint Honore, 1930s facade Art Deco, fashionable street near Place Vendome, eight-story property
Rue Saint-Honoré — 1930s Art Deco facade, eight-story, 138 rooms, opened June 28 2011, near Place Vendôme and Tuileries.

The Foundation: June 28, 2011 Debut on Rue Saint-Honoré

Mandarin Oriental joins Asian hotel invasion of Paris on 29 June 2011. The Mandarin Oriental opened its doors in Paris on Tuesday, becoming the third top-end Asian hotel brand in less than a year to put out its shingle. Newly built behind a 1930s facade, the eight-story property on fashionable Rue Saint Honore boasts 99 rooms and 39 suites going for an average of 950 euros a night. The property is the 27th worldwide. The Mandarin Oriental, Paris is a five-star luxury hotel located in central Paris. The 135-room hotel opened in June 2011 as part of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. Mandarin Oriental, Paris is located in the 1st arrondissement of Paris on Rue Saint-Honoré, near Place Vendôme as well as the Tuileries Garden.

Luxury hotel group Mandarin Oriental has opened its sixth European property, a 138-room hotel located on Rue Saint Honoré in the French capital. The hotel combines the building's original Art Deco façade with chic, contemporary interiors, and features an oriental-inspired indoor garden. Year Built 2011. Erected with renowned art collection with Asian-inspired accents in the interiors with views of boutiques of rue Saint-Honoré. The newly-constructed, eight-story hotel is located on the popular Rue Saint Honore and boasts 99 rooms and 39 suites. This marks the Mandarin Oriental's 27th worldwide hotel. It cost the Hong Kong based company a reported 290 million dollars to build.

Mandarin Oriental, Paris opened its doors June 28, 2011. The hotel is situated on one of the most fashionable streets in the world, Rue Saint-Honoré, surrounded by haute couture and steps from the Louvre. To this distinguished location we introduce a fresh creativity in every aspect; interiors that combine natural elements with oriental influences, a dining experience by Thierry Marx and legendary service. An opening ceremony and ribbon cutting marked the official debut of the new 138-room hotel located on famed rue Saint Honoré.

Craftsmanship and Experience: 138 Rooms, Sur Mesure and Inner Garden

The 138-room Mandarin Oriental, Paris is located on Rue Saint Honoré, close to Jardin des Tuileries and the Louvre, and features the building's original Art Deco facade. Facilities include an oriental-inspired indoor garden, gourmet restaurant Sur Mesure par Thierry Marx, and all day dining Camelia and Bar 8, both of which offer seating in the garden. Mandarin Oriental's signature spa experience will be one of the largest in the city at 900sqm, and will feature seven private suites equipped for wellness.

The 138-room Mandarin Oriental, Paris, opens today two blocks from the Jardin des Tuileries. The luxury hotel features a 9,000-square-foot spa, four meeting rooms and an indoor garden. Sur Mesure par Thierry Marx, a gourmet restaurant that seats 44, and Camelia, which accommodates up to 70, are the dining options. Architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte supervised renovation of the art deco building, facade and patio, and Sybille de Margerie designed the guest rooms, spa and public spaces.

A range of dining options are overseen by celebrated Chef Thierry Marx, including two-Michelin starred Sur Mesure, all-day dining Camélia, a Cake Shop by Mandarin Oriental, a cool cocktail bar, as well as L'Honoré serving health conscious cuisine. Finally, The Spa at Mandarin Oriental offers unique wellness experiences in a soothing environment, featuring luxurious private treatment rooms, an indoor pool and a state-of-the-art fitness center. 39 stunning suites with two and three bedroom configurations, soundproofing and state-of-the-art technology in all, breathtaking Mandarin Penthouse Suite with 360-degree views.

Interior garden and restaurant at Mandarin Oriental Paris, Sur Mesure par Thierry Marx two Michelin stars, oriental-inspired indoor garden Camelia Bar 8
Oriental-inspired inner garden — Camélia all-day dining and Sur Mesure par Thierry Marx, two Michelin stars, 900 sqm spa.

The Strategic Value of a Fashionable Retreat

Rue Saint-Honoré is not merely a shopping street; it is a distribution system for fashion, art and capital. Mandarin Oriental Paris, situated on one of the most fashionable streets in the world, surrounded by haute couture and steps from the Louvre, converts that adjacency into operational value — boutiques of Rue Saint-Honoré visible from rooms, inner garden providing sanctuary from bustling city, and four meeting rooms for private presentations.

EXECUTIVE INSIGHT

With 138 rooms including 99 rooms and 39 suites and 39 stunning suites with two and three bedroom configurations, Mandarin Oriental Paris offers scalable accommodation for fashion week, with Mandarin Penthouse Suite providing 360-degree views for private viewings. Use Sur Mesure par Thierry Marx seats 44 for controlled gourmet hosting; Camelia seats 70 for all-day dining with garden seating; Bar 8 for cocktail negotiations. The 900sqm 9,000 sq ft spa with seven private suites and indoor pool supports recovery during dense Paris schedules. Jean-Michel Wilmotte's art deco facade preservation ensures heritage compliance, while Sybille de Margerie's interiors deliver contemporary functionality.

Practical Guidance for a Parisian Retreat

Located in the heart of Paris, the hotel's best-kept secret is its inner garden providing a sanctuary from the bustling city and a peaceful dining experience. Offering cutting-edge cuisine, deliciously light dishes and tantalizing cocktails in sophisticated surroundings, bar and restaurants are among best in Paris. Overseen by award-winning chef and Culinary Director Thierry Marx, fine dining in Sur Mesure par Thierry Marx. The hotel will be the second Mandarin Oriental-branded property in Paris after Mandarin Oriental Lutetia on Left Bank. Arrive via Tuileries Garden for discreet approach; Rue Saint-Honoré entrance serves for fashion visibility.

Editorial FAQ

When Did Mandarin Oriental Paris Open?

Opened June 28 2011, Tuesday June 29 2011 reporting, June 2011 as part of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Year Built 2011, 27th worldwide, cost $290 million.

Where Is Mandarin Oriental Paris Located?

1st arrondissement on Rue Saint-Honoré near Place Vendôme and Tuileries Garden, fashionable Rue Saint-Honoré surrounded by haute couture and steps from Louvre.

How Many Rooms Does Mandarin Oriental Paris Have?

138-room hotel with 99 rooms and 39 suites, eight-story newly built behind 1930s facade, 135-room reported, with 39 suites two and three bedroom and Penthouse Suite 360 views.

Who Designed Mandarin Oriental Paris?

Original Art Deco facade, Jean-Michel Wilmotte supervised renovation facade and patio, Sybille de Margerie designed guest rooms spa and public spaces, Asian-inspired accents with boutique views.

What Dining Is At Mandarin Oriental Paris?

Sur Mesure par Thierry Marx two Michelin stars seats 44, Camelia all day seats 70, Bar 8, indoor garden seating, Cake Shop, L'Honore health conscious, 900sqm spa seven suites indoor pool fitness.

Mandarin Oriental Paris succeeds because it understood that Rue Saint-Honoré fashionability requires discretion behind a facade. Since June 28 2011, with 138 rooms behind a 1930s Art Deco facade, 99 rooms and 39 suites, oriental-inspired indoor garden, Sur Mesure par Thierry Marx two Michelin stars and 900 sqm spa, it has offered a retreat where haute couture adjacency meets sanctuary. In a city of palaces, its fashionable address is not marketing. It is precision.

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