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Hotel Astor Saint-Honoré**** Paris

Instant passion of an English Lord, fetish hotel of the surrealists, a light breeze
from the Riviera ‘à l’Anglaise’ between the Champs-Elysées and the
Concorde signed by famous decorator Frédéric Méchiche.

A hotel born of love at first sight

At the dawn of the 20th century, Lord Astor, sojourning in Paris, falls in love
with the rue d’Astorg in the 8th district, and hastens to establish an eponym
hotel : the Hotel Astor Saint-Honoré in 1907.

At cross-paths between the Boulevard Malesherbes, the Rue du Faubourg

Saint- Honoré with its brilliant boutique windows and the Avenue Matignon
with its celebrated art galleries, the hotel has always kept its English touch as
a tribute to its founder.

After having belonged to another hotel group during several years, it is now
one of the most beautiful properties of the group La Collection 3A Hotels
who took over the reins just over a year ago.

A taste of the many places to discover within 5 km…

Its exceptional location offers its guests the possibility to discover at once
Classic Paris (monuments, the Louvre Museum, the Grévin Wax Museum, the
Moulin Rouge or Lido…) and the intimate Paris of the hotel’s surroundings
that belongs to initiated connoisseurs.

A day in Paris starting with muscle toning at l’Usine , the trendiest luxury
fitness club in the city, a simple jog in the Monceau Park or in the Tuileries
Garden… After the physical effort, wind down with some shopping at the

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Madeleine Square: ‘Paradise for Men’ at Madelios or Lanvin, the Nain Bleu
for the little ones, Hermes for those who simply love beautiful things, Colette
on the Faubourg Saint-Honoré for the avant-gardes…

Dazzle your eyes…

Musée Jacquemart-André with expositions all year long.

Musée Cernuschi, founded by the Italian financier Henri Cernuschi, who

presents exceptional works from 17th century China. The archaic bronzes and
statues and rare Buddhist sculptures are internationally renowned.

Hotel Nissim de Camondo: The Count Moses de Camondo’s townhouse is

the reconstitution of an 18th century style residence, built between 1911 and
1914 bordering the Monceau Park. Camondo, an avid art collector gathered
here 18th century French furniture, paintings, rugs, tapestries, porcelains and
plate, all of exceptional quality. Upon his death in 1935, he bequeathed this
collection to the French Government and the ‘Arts Décoratifs’.

A little further away, the much reported about reopening of the

Musée d’Art Moderne et d’Art Contemporain with the exposition
“Pierre Bonnard: the work of art, a stop in time”. For this occasion, Bonnard
surrounds his ‘Nude in the bath’ with approximately 90 canvasses lent by
museums worldwide.

Delight in music…
Paris’ Opera Garnier presents famous representations all year long.
Take off for an excursion by train direct from the St-Lazare train
station or the Auber station
Visit the Château de Versailles, go off to Disneyland Paris, discover the Vallée
des Impressionnistes in the Val d’Oise as well as their floating studios such as
at the Musée Sisley at Pontoise…
Storm the Château de Vincennes or head off to Rueil to visit the Château de
la Malmaison where Napoleon’s wife, Josephine de Beauharnais resided.

Gourmet shopping…
Take a tour around the Madeleine Square where you’ll find the fine French
food shops, Hédiard and Fauchon, the wine cellars Nicolas and Lavinia,
kitchen
accessories from Résonances or La Carpe, the famous macaroons at Ladurée
or bonbons from Maximes, fine porcelain from Bernardaud or Villeroy and
Boch…

A detour to Lafayette Gourmet or the left bank’s gourmet food shop in the
Bon Marché is a must.

The rue d’Astorg, a street with a history

Just next to the Saint-Augustin Square, this street owes its name to the
Marquis d’Astorg de Roquépine. Magnificent townhouses were built here and

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it was the Countess Greffluhe who made its reputation. She was the genius of
Marcel Proust during the creation of his character the Princess de
Guermantes, and was known for her literary and artistic salon established at
8-10 rue d’Astorg, rival of that of George Sand, in the nearby area of la
Nouvelle Athènes, where Alfred de Musset and other friends reunited.

The rue d’Astorg welcomed thus in its heyday all of the intelligentsia of the
Belle Epoque: literary men such as Edmond de Goncourt, Edmond Rostand,
Paul Morand, Paul Claudel, sculptors such as Rodin, musicians such as Gabriel
Fauré, painters such as Man Ray or politicians like George Clémenceau or
Raymond Poincaré, as well as all of the European aristocracy…

In the heart of this street, at the foot of this impressive façade, the wind-rose,
emblem of the Hotel Astor Saint-Honoré, welcomes its guests to this calm
street, sheltered from the noise and bustle of the city.

The Hotel Astor Saint-Honoré, an elegant universe created by

Frédéric Méchiche
From your first step into the lobby (soon to be restyled), one encounters a
unique welcome staff, attentive to the habits and exigencies of its regular
clients and to the desires of newcomers. This quality of service is the reflection
of the standards in all of the properties of the group.

The Front desk on one side, and on the other, the Concierge desk which has
been directed for the last 15 years by the master hand of Chief Concierge,
Denis Pirouelle, Golden Keys and teacher at the International Institute of
Conciergerie on the theme: VIP Welcome.

A lobby in a décor softened by indirect lighting on the Belle Epoque oak

wood panelling on the walls and echoed in the furniture. A wall of mirrors
enlarges the room and attracts the light and the regard to the marble floors
covered with large thick rugs, intimate corners inviting guests to a tête-à-tête
in comfortable arm chairs or cosy sofas.

Very quickly, one recognises the signature geometry of interior architect

Frédéric Méchiche, inspired by Cocteau: stripes are to be found everywhere
from the entrance: alternating large black with ivory stripes adorned by fine
taupe diamonds on the drapes and armchairs.

In 1996 the decorator transformed the entire hotel in a 'Regency Revival'

theme with bicoloured stripes, sombre columns setting off open spaces and
the recurrent theme of the surrealist star/ wind rose, taken up in the
restaurant in the fantastical yet subtle trompe-l’oeil style.

Guest Rooms, ‘Remembrance of Things Past’…

The first thing that comes to mind wandering through the corridors of the
hotel, and entering into the rooms is plenitude: calm reigns here in the heart
of Paris.

Frédéric Méchiche knew how to bring out the beauty of the hotel’s guest
rooms with exceptional ceiling height for a Parisian establishment. Each of
the 128 rooms over 7 floors has its own architecture, always with some

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curiosity or other: alcoves overhanging the bed, duplexes reminiscent of
seaside vacations, mansard ceilings on the upper floors…

Thus, the spacious, romantic suite, giving the impression of being received as
a guest in one of the grand bourgeois residences typical to Paris: one
discovers with delight its exquisite white moulding on the ceilings, its
enormous bed surmounted by a Greco-roman cornice with its draped
curtains facing a superb grey and white marble chimney with its charcoal
black fireguard. The furniture punctuates the décor of lilac with large white
and fine navy stripes: taupe velour sofa, discreet ivory armoires, and Louis-
Philippe style armchairs.

Three different themes prevail in the guestrooms:

- light green carpeting with lilac motif, pearl grey, violet and white
tapestry for a more masculine atmosphere
- lilac carpeting with navy motif, lilac ivory and navy stripes for a
‘boudoir’ effect
- assorted royal blue carpet and striped tapestry, fine plum stripes with
a seaside sensation, like the very Proustian junior suite 611.

Some of the rooms and suites include the luxury of a terrace with a view over
the rooftops of Paris. Having been the object of a singular decoration, the
exceptional terrace suite 709, disposes of a real entrance all in china blue and
cream stripes. Following the staircase, one is lead to the salon/office doted
with an angle bar – perfect for receiving guests. From the salon, one can
access a large terrace furnished with teck table and chairs, thus offering an
outdoor reception area with a breathtaking view of all of Paris: Saint
Augustin, le Sacré Coeur, the Tour Montparnasse, les Invalides, the Grand
Palais, the sparkling Eiffel Tower…
The duplex suite 712 in a similar style offers an additional view of the Arc de
Triomphe: a must for lovers of Paris at night.

The themes of the art work in the rooms are of a roman era theme:
characters, profiles, architecture, works of Hercules…

Of course, all of the guestrooms offer all of the comfort expected in a 4* hotel:
air-conditioning, Television (many with flat screen), Wi-fi internet access and
in some categories, CD players with MP3.

The comfortable bathrooms are white with a grey tile border. The floor and
counters are blue grey marble slightly specked with black, very sober. Quick
note: for those who worry about the results of having given in to the
temptations of Parisian gastronomy, a scale can be found in every
bathroom!

A little fun on a silver platter: strawberry candies from a renowned

confectioner in a glass jar, real luxury!

On the ground floor, a business corner and a fitness room are the disposal of
the clientele.

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The very cosy Hemingway library
Before going back to the front desk, one discovers a seductive little salon in
dark wood detail with its bookshelves full of works to look over while
comfortably installed in armchairs of different styles united by white and
navy striped tapestry. Greek style tables with fine legs that finish in small
golden lions paws and original medallions in the form of black and white
cameos complete the ensemble.

The very functional business corner on the ground floor, for the peaceful
preparation of one’s meetings and appointments.
Let us continue our visit on the culinary charms of the Astor…

Starting off with the décor of the Restaurant ‘l’Astor’…

The room pleasantly startles one with its wonderful volume and post-Dada
decoration, inspired by the surrealist movement: here can be found the echo
of artists like André Breton, Paul Elouard, Louis Aragon, Robert Desnos, Max
Ernst, Salvator Dali, Man Ray… An ambiance of lightness and serenity: light
yellow with fine golden diamonds on the walls constellated by starfish, the
floor chequered in black and cream, and especially a surprising oval ceiling,
art deco glass dome creating a dramatic effect, diffusing a soft lighting, an
ivory dusk.
The staff of a rare solicitude takes extremely good care of 45 clients.
Beautiful white tablecloths, a fine, soft to the touch, luminous porcelain, silver
cutlery: nothing superfluous here, the focus is on the dishes served, with the
simple pleasure of eating well, in good company, in a warm, distinctive
atmosphere where discussion doesn’t bother the neighbouring tables…

A discreet gastronomic cuisine, in full revival

This restaurant was famous not too long ago when it received two Michelin
stars for the cuisine of Eric Lecerf, guided by Joël Robuchon. Then Nicolas
Clavier, young chef, joins in December, 2009. Stemming from restaurant
owner's family, he begins within the brigade of Michel Del Burgo in Bristol of
Paris then evolves as Sous-chef with Bertrand Barbier (The hostelry Low
Bréau) and Jean-Pierre Lozay (Castle of Beaulieu).
His talent brought back the former regulars and many lawyers and other
businessmen made of the bar their daily ‘canteen’, appreciative of the chef’s
creativity and his respect of his products and their seasonality.

Note: the small salon, Lewis Carroll appending the restaurant can welcome
20 to 30 persons. The banqueting service is assured by the kitchen of the Chef
of the Astor.

Practical Information on the Restaurant ‘L’Astor’:

Hours of Service: from Monday to Friday from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
and from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Reservations: +33(0)1 5305 0520 or restaurant@astor-sth.com

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The Bar
In souvenir of the Lord Astor, the Bar de l’Astor proposes a real British
‘Club’ ambiance. With its independent entrance, it can hold a maximum of
22 persons, plus a few extras in the Hemingway library. A Bordeaux and gold
décor with warm striped velour in the ocre, chocolate and red tones the bar
has wood panelling on the walls and art with an Italian volcano theme. The
centre piece is a magnificent lemon wood and brilliant copper bar with a
collection of illuminated bottles.
The Bar de l’Astor offers a rare advantage : its menu composed by the
same chef as the restaurant, explaining the success of the daily ‘chef’s
suggestion’.
The clients, many of which are locals who have adopted the bar as their daily
lunch spot, are never disappointed with the delicious club sandwiches or the
classics like the Caesar salad, soups, seafood salad…

Reasonable prices for exceptional quality food

At the bar : Lunch menus at 25€.
At the restaurant : 3 course Lunch or Dinner menu : 48€.

Entirely renovated meeting spaces, all with natural daylight

On the 1st floor, the main meeting room, Scott Fitzgerald (70m² - 25 to 70
pers) in taupe, turquoise and cream with Louis XVI armchairs with a
stimulating turquoise velour, large bay windows an its curtains with a fine
grey/violet motifs. This room is equipped with all the latest technology on the
plug and ply mode, very user friendly.
Just next door are the breakout rooms:
Edgar Poe for up to 10 persons with a superb large LCD screen incorporated
in a Haussmann style relaxing blue décor (mouldings on the ceiling…)
Oscar Wild, its twin for up to 8 persons.

Open all year

Nearby to the Grands Magasins (Galeries Lafayette and Printemps)
Direct access by public transport to Exposition Centre Porte de Versailles

Car valet service – Concierge – Luggage Room – 24hr Room Service

Accommodation
128 rooms including 4 suites and 12 Junior Suites
6 non smoking floors

Room Rates (public rates excluding Fair Periods)

Classic Room : from 310€ Superior Room: from 380€
Deluxe Room : from 450€ Junior Suite : from 550€
Executive Suite : 680€ Gouvernor Suite :1250/1550€
Breakfast : 18€

Dining
Restaurant de l’Astor / Bar de l’Astor

Meeting Facilities
3 reception / meeting rooms: Scott Fitzgerald (20 to 70 pers.) / Edgar Poe (10
pers.) / Oscar Wilde (8 pers).

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Hotel Astor Saint-Honoré**** Paris: Practical Information
Hotel 4*, member of HOTEL & PREFERENCE–
Platine Collection since 2007

Address: 11 rue d’Astorg 75008 Paris

Metro: Saint Augustin or Miromesnil
Reservations: +33(0)1 53 05 05 08 – reservation@astor-sth.com
Site: www.astorsainthonore.com