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Once the home of Napoleon’s grandnephew, Prince Roland Bonaparte, 10 avenue Iéna, in the residential 16th arrondissement now houses the Shangri-La Hotel.
Featuring 101 rooms and suites, most of which have superb views of the neighboring Eiffel Tower, the property boasts traditional French design inspired by Napoleon’s era, with a modern twist and touches of Asian influences. The Suite Shangri-La, located on the top floor, has a stunning terrace of 100 sqm with undisrupted views of the Eiffel Tower.
There are three dining options available. La Bauhinia serves traditional French cuisine and South East Asian food with a modern touch. The Shang Palace offers dim-sum and is the first Chinese cuisine restaurant in France to receive a Michelin star. L’Abeille has a menu of dishes overlooking the hotel’s flowery gardens.
Other facilities include the CARITA spa, whilst the nearby pool is one of the largest in Paris. You can even see the tip of the Eiffel Tower while you swim.
Shangri-La Hotel, Paris Information
Location & Getting There
Shangri-La Hotel Paris is located in what was once the home of Napoleon's grandnephew, Prince Roland Bonaparte. It is a 45-minute drive from Charles de Gaulle Airport and a 30-minute drive from Paris Orly Airport.
Accommodation
The 101 rooms and suites featured are all decorated in shades of blue, white, and ecru. Superior rooms overlook either the hotel courtyard or the hotel glass cupola; Deluxe rooms have a terrace or balcony overlooking the courtyard or the Avenue d’Iéna; Premier rooms offer the largest bedrooms with the same views as a Deluxe; Eiffel Tower View Rooms offer unparallel views of one of the most renowned landmarks of Paris, with certain rooms featuring a private terrace. Suites boast an additional living and sitting area, a private terrace or balcony, with incomparable panoramas of the city, including the Eiffel Tower, River Seine, and many other monuments.
Activities
Though you will find it hard to leave your bedroom with its stunning views of the Eiffel Tower, there are many sights to see in the area. The 16th Arrondissement is teeming with museums (Le Musee Guimet, Le Musee d'Art Moderne, and Le Musee Galliera to name a few) and of course, is very close to the famed Eiffel Tower and Champ de Mars. Avenue Montaigne and its countless luxury boutiques are also within walking distance as are numerous brasseries.
Children
Babysitting and childcare services are available upon request.
Shangri-La Hotel Paris was originally the private mansion of Roland Bonaparte, the great-nephew of Napoleon. Recalling this history, the 81 bedrooms and suites are classical, decorated in soft tones, and come with deep beds and sofas. Some have large rooftop terraces with amazing views of the Eiffel Tower. Michelin-starred Shang Palace serves probably the most authentic Cantonese cuisine in town.
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