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L’Appartement Prince Bonaparte SHANGRI-LA PARIS L’Appartement Prince Bonaparte at the Shangri-La Paris was originally built in 1896 as a home for Napoleon’s grand-nephew, Prince Roland Bonaparte. Sitting on the second fl oor in the hotel’s historic quarters, the suite is now a listed monument thanks to its beamed ceilings, castings, gilt work and decorative carvings. In keeping with the original period style, design details inspired by authentic motifs from Prince Roland’s era have been woven into the decor, while the bathroom showcases a late 18th-century Directoire style and has been completely fi nished in marble. This is also the hotel’s largest suite, coming in at 3,390 sq ft; there’s an option to connect the suite to make a three-bedroom, 3,770-sq ft space. There’s also a dining area for intimate dinners for up to eight guests, which can be prepared in the private kitchen by a team of serving sta ff . Prince Bonaparte chose the apartments facing the Avenue d’Iéna rather than the Ei ff el Tower; his daughter Marie got the suite with the Iron Lady view. The other three Signature Suites — Gustave Ei ff el, Chaillot and Shangri-La — all have that same view, as do 40% of the rooms and 60% of the suites. Other than its spectacular Ei ff el Tower views, the hotel is best known for the fantastic Shang Palace restaurant, the only Chinese restaurant in France to be awarded a Michelin star. The hotel also serves an afternoon tea from pastry chef Maxence Barbot, whose desserts are a real delight. Don’t skip the spa, where you’re likely todrift o ff to sleep thanks to what are arguably the best massages in Paris. From €18,000 (approx. $19,600) per night. Contact reservations.slpr@shangri-la.com, +33 153 671 998, shangri-la.com

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