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Address:
17 Avenue Kleber 75116 Paris
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Area: Champs Elysees
metro:
Kleber
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Description:
The Raphael is a unique Parisian ‘palace’ hotel, totally independent, owned and managed by a French family. Located close to the Arc de Triomphe, the Etoile and the Champs Elysées, the Raphael is ideally situated in the City centre. The Raphael is more of a club than an Hotel. Whether you are in the intimate atmosphere of the Bar Anglais, in the comfort of La Salle à Manger, in one of the cosseted suites or in one of the vast bedrooms, you will be made to feel at home, with attentive personnel to fulfil your every need. History of the Raphael The Raphael was built under the auspices of Sir Leonard TAUBER and Sir Constant BAVEREZ and opened its doors in the spring of 1925. Following the success gained after the opening of the hotels Regina in 1900 and the Majestic in 1907 (at the time, the largest European ‘palace’ hotel with 450 bedrooms), the owners decided to respond to a specific market. The VIP clientele traditionally preferred a smaller, intimate hotel and, accordingly, the Raphael was constructed with 90 spacious and luxurious bedrooms. These privileged guests were, therefore, made to feel at home during their long stay in the Capital. The creators of the Raphael also planned that the Hotel offered its demanding clientele all that was expected from a deluxe property, whilst maintaining the need for a personalised and discreet service. These objectives were attained and this is why, today, the Raphael is unique in its style of suites and bedrooms and for the particular atmosphere prevalent throughout the Hotel. The most discreet of Parisian ‘palace’ hotels has maintained its originality. Celebrities from the world of the arts and literature as well as diplomats combine with businessmen and women and other privileged guests in their desire to stay at the Hotel Raphael.
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