2020 , has been a challenging year to say the least . As I have my pied à terre in Paris , during normality times , I often dine at restaurants at Palace hotels and rarely have the occasion to stay. I decided to spend New Year’s Eve with my dearest friend’s and stay at our ultimate Favorite Palace , La Réserve , less ostentatious than Paris’s officially designated palace hotels, it’s every aspect their equal, if not their superior — at the very least it’s gone straight into the top tier of Parisian luxury hotels. Suites outnumber rooms, as is only fitting for a small Palace , more like a private residences than hotel rooms, a true residential atmosphere , subdued 19th-century mansion . I coordinated my stay with the Hotel Manager , Mr Julien Gardin and visited several suites and along with his expertise and his team created memorable stay . I conversed several times to further refine all the necessary details. I was extremely impressed with Raphaël, duty manager, he was excellent , proactive and assisted immensely, most spontaneous. Mélody , Chef de Brigade, was simply outstanding, delightful and most gracious, assisted in coordinating with pre-registration ,personalized to every detail, with an extensive list , to anticipate with preferences,to ensure to a ultimate stay for their guests . I have stayed at many luxury properties around the globe and reiterate how impressive the experience remains . We...2020 , has been a challenging year to say the least . As I have my pied à terre in Paris , during normality times , I often dine at restaurants at Palace hotels and rarely have the occasion to stay.

I decided to spend New Year’s Eve with my dearest friend’s and stay at
our ultimate Favorite Palace , La Réserve , less ostentatious than Paris’s officially designated palace hotels, it’s every aspect their equal, if not their superior — at the very least it’s gone straight into the top tier of Parisian luxury hotels. Suites outnumber rooms, as is only fitting for a small Palace , more like a private residences than hotel rooms, a true residential atmosphere , subdued 19th-century mansion .

I coordinated my stay with the Hotel Manager , Mr Julien Gardin and visited several suites and along with his expertise and his team created memorable stay .
I conversed several times to further refine all the necessary details. I was extremely impressed with Raphaël, duty manager, he was excellent , proactive and assisted immensely, most spontaneous.

Mélody , Chef de Brigade, was simply outstanding, delightful and most gracious, assisted in coordinating with pre-registration ,personalized to every detail, with an extensive list , to anticipate with preferences,to ensure to a ultimate stay for their guests . I have stayed at many luxury properties around the globe and reiterate how impressive the experience remains .

We arrived with the hotel’s pre arranged chauffeur, we were greeted by the entire team awaiting outside of the Mansion , I was overwhelmed . I have never experienced such a Royal Welcome , true Red Carpet .

Upon arrival , Melody graciously escorted us to our suite , 507 and gave us an overview of all the comforts and amenities. We felt immediately at home .
Its interiors exquisitely designed by Jacques Garcia, whose typically romantic style is at its most refined here.
Décor is plush and luxurious without being flashy, featuring Bordeaux and Merlot themes with velvet bed runners, bed heads and silk wallpaper — plus more contemporary elements in the artworks and soft furnishings. There is attention to detail in every aspect , with options to control temperature, light and television either the traditional way or with modern technology from Apple, iPads.
Minibars feature Nespresso machines, kettles and complimentary soft drinks. All rooms contain some sports equipment for those who don’t want to use 24-hour gym.
Bathrooms are simply exquisite Spa like feel , in Carrara marble, with featuring sinks carved from single blocks and free-standing metal tubs with remote-controlled television, Toto washlets .

The spa, specializing in Nescens-Swiss anti-aging treatments, also contains a 50-foot indoor pool, which was privatized for us during our one hour sessions , truly blissful.

The hotel includes not one but two restaurants: the two-Michelin-starred Le Gabriel and La Pagode de Cos, under the direction of Jérome Banctel, who’s got two Michelin stars of his own.

We were hosted in a separate suite with the view of the Eiffel Tower .
Restaurant Manager , Kevin Bourgogne and his team orchestrated every aspect of our dining experience, from tableware exquisitely selected and overall ambiance , understated and refined.

Our exquisite menu was created for our New Year’s celebration by the expertise of the talented Chef Jérome Banctel , culinary delights were most carefully prepared , with the finest , freshest of ingredients and executed to perfection.

The service was butler style, personalized , discreet yet unobtrusive and added to the overall Excellence in service , they ensured and anticipated all our needs throughout the evening.
Our dining was a true visual elegance throughout, paired with perfect Champagne from the proprietors vineyards , Michel Reybier .

We had the great privilege of having the talented singer ,Sophie de Quay and Simon , multi-instrumentalist, performing for us as we were dining , her powerful and intense voice ... truly mesmerizing, both are a true gift to the universe.

Meanwhile , We continue to reminisce on our magical soiree that you and your team created for us , truly most memorable stay and without any doubt The Best Experience!

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