Meliá Paris La Défense opens its doors

Meliá Hotels International boosts its brand portfolio with the opening of the city’s largest four star hotel in ten years

Meliá Hotels International is set to open its latest lifestyle hotel, in March 2015, located in the heart of Paris' vibrant business district. With spectacular panoramic views of the city and its key landmarks, Meliá Paris La Défense is the French capital's largest four star hotel to open in ten years.

Meliá Hotels International is set to open its latest lifestyle hotel, in March 2015, located in the heart of Paris' vibrant business district. With spectacular panoramic views of the city and its key landmarks, Meliá Paris La Défense is the French capital's largest four star hotel to open in ten years.

Created by Vasconi Architects in partnership with renowned French interior designer Jean-Phillipe Nuel, Meliá Paris La Défense has been uniquely designed in the shape of the sail of a boat. Jean-Phillipe Nuel was the brainchild behind the high-profile revamp of Paris' iconic Molitor Swimming Pool.

The new built property boasts 369 guest rooms, including 29 suites, which are distributed across 18 floors. Each room has superior-quality linen, an en-suite bathroom with a rain shower and premium amenities, as well as a flat-screen satellite TV.

Restaurants & Bars
Located on the 19th floor and set against the city's magnificent backdrop, the Skyline Paris Lounge & Bar provides an extensive cocktail list, tapas and appetizers, as well as live music and DJs. The hotel has two restaurants:

Le Miroir restaurant has an impressive view of the Esplanade water mirror fountain and Greek artist Takis' 'Bright Trees' installation, with an authentic menu which is a delicate fusion of Spanish tradition and international cuisines.

Set on the ground floor, The Place lobby bar & lounge is an everyday restaurant and deli with an outdoor terrace, where guests and local business people can eat in or takeaway.

"The Level"
Meliá Paris La Défense offers an exclusive 'THE LEVEL' service, with a private lounge, which includes quick check-in. As part of the membership, guests can enjoy a full buffet breakfast, afternoon tea and cocktails in the evening.

Business Meetings
The hotel also caters for meetings and business events, offering 850 square metres of flexible event space and eight conference rooms, which can accommodate up to 400 people. Each meeting room offers Wi-Fi and high-tech audio-visual equipment in a luxurious setting.

Fitness Centre
It has a 24 hour onsite fitness centre located on the 19th floor allowing guests to work out and enjoy spectacular views of the city.

About Melia Hotels International

Rooted in Mallorca (Spain), with a global footprint, Meliá Hotels International has evolved over seven decades into one of the world's leading hospitality groups. Today, we are proud to be recognized as Europe's most sustainable hotel company by S&P Global, and as a Top Employer Large Enterprise 2025, reflecting our unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation and responsible tourism.With a portfolio of over 400 hotels across key destinations worldwide, we deliver differentiated guest experiences through our nine distinct brands: Gran Meliá Hotels & Resorts, ME by Meliá, The Meliá Collection, Paradisus by Meliá, Meliá Hotels & Resorts, ZEL, INNSiDE by Meliá, Sol by Meliá, and Affiliated by Meliá. Each brand is designed to meet the evolving expectations of our guests, while staying true to our Mediterranean roots and values.Our strategic focus on sustainability, talent development, and digital transformation continues to position Meliá as a benchmark in the global hospitality industry, driving long-term value for our stakeholders and creating meaningful experiences for millions of travelers around the world. . For more information, please visit www.meliahotelsinternational.com

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Founded in 1956 in Mallorca (Spain), Meliá Hotels International operates more than 380 hotels (portfolio and pipeline) throughout more than 40 countries, under the brands Gran Meliá Hotels & Resorts, Paradisus by Meliá, ME by Meliá, Meliá Hotels & Resorts, The Meliá Collection, INNSiDE by Meliá, Sol by Meliá and Falcon’s Resorts by Meliá, plus a wide portfolio of affiliated hotels under the “Affiliated by Meliá” network.

At Meliá Hotels & Resorts we put our soul and our passion into everything we do so that our guests can live a unique experience, full of the warmth and the hospitality that are so typical of our Spanish origin. Every detail and every moment are impregnated with the care and skill of all the people who are part of this, our most emblematic brand. Their passion is conveyed in every corner, in every object, making our guests’ stay something...