La Trémoille - News

Contemporary styling with a sense of history

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:56:00 GMT

A True Renaissance for Hotel La Trémoille

Famous for being one of the jewels in Paris' realm of traditional deluxe hotels, La Trémoille opened its doors to its prestigious guests in June 2002 after 15 months of extensive renovation.

This restyling has given new life to the hotel which has succeeded in keeping with our modern culture yet in the same breath, preserving the architectural heritage of the building and the site.

The space and volumes have been completely reformatted and re-designed by Richard Martinet with the hotel now offering 93 rooms and suites. Richard Martinet, a master of deluxe hotels' transformations was also behind the refurbishments of the Four Seasons, the George V and the Pershing Hall in Paris.

La Tremoille's 19^th century building facade was restored to its original splendour, with particular attention paid to the mouldings and wrought iron balcony work. The roof was also refurbished so that the building now fits perfectly into in the heart of Paris' architectural landscape.

When entering the hotel, a decidedly contemporary style dominates the atmosphere, even though the rooms and suites still proudly display the ceiling mouldings and marble fireplaces of the original structure.

Each of the 93 rooms and suites are individually air-conditioned and equipped with the latest technologies - cinema format cable TV, DVD players, free high-speed Internet connections. All these features have been installed as discreetly as possible for increasingly demanding business and leisure travellers.

31 different decorative themes are used in all the rooms and suites, using a mixture of ochre, browns, maroons, greys and whites. The deluxe designer furniture and lighting fixtures blend perfectly with the Nobilis silks.

In the bathrooms, an ingenious triptych mirror decorates the wall above the marble counters and the hand-woven basketry adds a warm note to the atmosphere. For additional comfort, the complete Molton Brown line of bath care products are available for guests in each of the rooms and suites.

All our rooms are equipped with the 'hatch'. This unique feature is an individual silent butler closet next to the room door, with a locked corridor access for room service and housekeeping staff. Meals and laundry can be delivered through the hatch without disturbing the guests, who can opt for classic room service or for hatch service.

Some rooms also have private balconies or bay windows that offer splendid views over the Paris rooftops.

One unique night at La Trémoille

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:58:00 GMT

"What joy to be in the heart of the Golden Triangle"...

La Trémoille is one of these addresses you wish to keep secret. I came here for the first time a few years ago and and I have memories of an intimate, exclusive and cosmopolitan hotel where the fashion, luxury and business merge together. Today, everyone is still talking about the hotel and I couldn't resist returning.

Upon arrival, a smile welcomes me while getting out of my car. My luggage is picked up and swiftly taken to the hotel lobby, where I admire the beautiful Haussmannian façade with its mouldings and wrought-iron balconies.

As I enter the building, I recognise the beautiful Art Déco stairs and once again, I am charmed by the cosy atmosphere so characteristic of the Parisian luxury style. I am surprise when I meet the concierges who remember that I had already stayed at the hotel. Welcomed as a regular guest, I instantly feel at home.

Celebrities from all over the world have been coming to this property since the 30's and certainly had the same feeling.

Looking around I begin to notice the hotel's new lay-outs: a larger lobby, extended by a library in the newly renovated Louis² restaurant bar and lounge. Louis² is very busy at this time of the afternoon where guests who have just finished their day cross those who have just started it.

Olivier Lordonnois, the Hotel General Manager, oversees the running of La Tremoille taking care of his guests so that they feel comfortable, providing them with all their needs. Hailing from Paris, Olivier is the best person to help you discover the city and he will tell you where the best places to visit are, so you can discover Paris like a local.

I spend a few minutes getting changed before joining a friend at the bar. I take in all the details of this renovated contemporary space - the warm Macassar wood furnishings, graphic designs on a deep carpet, the contemporary armchairs and the silky glints of the materials used, whilst sipping my 'Louis²' cocktail and listening to the jazz melodies of the live piano.

The Louis² restaurant has also been entirely refurbished. Voluminous cubic lamps and extraordinary chain mail curtains reflecting the hotel's heritage give a structure to the place and provide a stunning Art Deco atmosphere. The chef Yann Frohn's menu satisfies the appetites of even the most discerning guests.

At last, I am glad to reach my room. There are 93 of them at the hotel, including 5 suites all of which are individually decorated with a fusion of traditional and contemporary styles. Refined silk materials in colour tones of browns, greys and off white are used to give a sensation of comfort, intimacy and well being.

The hotel was originally created in the mid 1920's when the popular international art deco design movement was born. This inspired the layout and the decoration of the bathrooms which use elegant combinations of grey and black marble, wooden mirrors and retro fittings. Molton Brown amenities are provided for all guests.

Nothing is lacking at the hotel in terms of technology. Each room is equipped with a flat screen television, DVD, CD player, i-Pod connection and Internet access. Curled up on a velvet armchair, I enjoy the delicious complimentary Ladurée macaroons whilst admiring the ceiling's marble mouldings and chimney. What a peaceful moment!

The morning after, as my bath runs, I order room service and receive a generous continental breakfast brought by a maid a few minutes later. I could have used the hatch, an ingenuous system exclusive to La Trémoille, where laundry or room service can be left without disturbing the guest.

It is a delight to be able to spoil myself, but not forgetting my good habits, I decide to pay a visit to the hotel's Fitness Centre, which can be directly accessed by the lift. I watch the news on the flat-screen televisions while exercising on the cardio machines before deciding to go and explore the city.

One of the concierges suggests organising a boat tour on the Seine or a picnic by the riverside next to the most beautiful avenue of the world. A couple of hours later, I am cutting across the Paris streets in a convertible 2CV, driven by an inexhaustible guide. La Trémoille does have a lot of unexpected resources...

Chic modern restaurant bar & lounge

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:59:00 GMT

The Perfect Place in Paris to Spend a Moment at Any Time of Day or Evening

Nestled in the heart of Paris' Golden Triangle, La Trémoille presents its new restaurant, bar and lounge run by chef Yann Frohn. This is an ideal place to rendez-vous for both hotel guests and those in search of an intimate, elegant and casual address in the heart of the city.

Named 'Louis²' (inspired by Louis II, Sire de la Trémoille, grand chevalier of the Renaissance and ambassador of the hotel), the space takes on a modern-chic allure designed by architects Stéphane Satorra and David Duron.

Created with home comforts in mind, it features precious wood details, the use of a warm colour palette, embroidered fabrics and luxuriously thick carpets. Graphic lines, geometric patterns and a modern style recall the thirties with a resolutely contemporary twist.

The ambiance is discreet, with a piano in the bar and cosy seats by the fireplace, or in private alcoves - a perfect place to spend a moment at any time of day or evening.

Relaxation and well-being

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:00:00 GMT

Complete Range of High-Quality Fitness and Personal Care Services

The Fitness Centre at Hotel La Trémoille is open to all hotel guests and members from 06:00 to 23:00 and includes the following:

cardio-training centre
sauna
hydro-jet shower
2 private massage and beauty care rooms

The access to the sauna, hydro-jet shower and cardio training centre is complimentary for hotel guests.

The Fitness Centre at La Trémoille offers a complete range of high-quality fitness and personal care services for men and women, provided in one of the two beauty care rooms, by appointment.

The professional team offer visitors a total program of creative, expert care.

Skincare aesthetics, manicures and pedicures, massage, hair removal, jet lag recovery are all on offer - everything to help Fitness Centre guests receive a sense of personal calm and well-being.

Guests also have the possibility of working out with a personal trainer and creating individually tailored fitness programs.

You can make a reservation for our 'Beauty Day' package, which includes lunch at the Louis² restaurant and beauty treatments using our anti-ageing and embellishing products Matriskin and Zenox.

Jazzy Thursdays at Louis²

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:49:00 GMT

A Discreet Tribute to the Legendary Louis Armstrong

Having enjoyed a makeover by creative team of interior architects Stéphane Satorra and David Duron, the Louis² bar and restaurant has now become the perfect embodiment of our hotel.

The 'easy-living' era of the thirties have inspired the Louis² décor, with the use of graphic lines and geometric motifs combined with contemporary sophistication. The stone structured bar, with its pure lines was devised to create the perfect place to stop for a chat.

The cocktails at the Louis² invite our guests on a journey of discovery whether they are old favourites, new discoveries, or classics or one-offs.
Fruit purées, luxury alcohol and innovative ingredients are combined to produce exceptional signature drinks, such as the Louis² Balsamic Strawberry cocktail. Here, a distinctive mixture of flavours are used, where the sweetness of the strawberry is married with the vibrant acidity of the vinegar.

A slight twist to the classic Cosmopolitan is added, with its flambéed orange peel, and the Leopard Martini reveals its spots with passion fruit against chocolate. The Apple Martini has a dash of caramel in it, while other cocktails pay tribute to the timeless and unforgettable jazz era of last century.

Live music is often on offer and fills the Louis² with raw energy, playing tribute to jazz musicians of old ranging from Cole Porter to Sammy Davis and not forgetting Duke Ellington, Dinah Washington, Cat Anderson and Louis Armstrong.

A legendary hotel in Paris since 1883

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:01:00 GMT

Famous Focal Point for the Paris Jazz Scene in the 1960's

Courageous and loyal, he commanded the armies of Charles VIII, Louis XII and François I, re-established civil peace in the kingdom, prepared the union of Brittany with France and covered himself in glory during the wars in Italy. His valour was rewarded with the titles of Lieutenant General of Poitou, of Angoumois and of the Marches of Brittany, as well as governor of Burgundy and Admiral of Guyenne and Brittany.

A great leader, he was also a skilful diplomat saving Burgundy from Swiss pillage thanks to his eloquence virtues.

Once more under the 'Cavalier King', he shone against the Swiss during the battle of Marignan in 1515, brought peace to Normandy and fortified it before failing gloriously on the field of the battle of Pavie, where François I lost everything 'save honour'.

The body of the 'Perfect Knight' 'Glory of his House' and 'Honour of his Time' was laid to rest at Thouars, in Poitou.

Rue de La Trémoille owes some of its prestige to this highly respected knight. The street was named in his honour and memory by the city of Paris.

A Young Parisian Palace With More Than 100 Years of History

Built in 1883, the hotel has been entirely renovated several times. Over the years and through the various embellishments, it has gradually become an intimate oasis of tranquillity and comfort.

Originally a private residence of the Dupré family, La Trémoille was purchased by the Forte Group in 1968 and was subsequently taken over in July 2000 by The Scotsman Hotel Group. La Trémoille closed its doors from February 2000 to June 2002 for extensive renovation costing 24 million Euros.

Music and cinema personalities have always appreciated this charming hotel located a just a few steps away from the Champs-Elysées.

La Trémoille was also a famous focal point for the Paris jazz scene in the 1960's, and the unforgettable double visit of Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong in 1961 was recorded for history by Paris Match.

Today other celebrities come here and appreciate the discretion and the cosy atmosphere of this pocket-size palace full of hidden charms.