The Nolinski Paris
16 Av. de l'Opéra, 75001 Paris, France
My Rating: 90%
Price Rating: $$$$$
Summary of Stay: Paris is one of my fave cities and I wanted to return for a few days before Christmas. One of the things that was most important to me was location - and it’s one of the biggest draws of the Nolinski. The location is perfect - and I was able to walk everywhere imaginable. The hotel’s location is ideal if you want to be near shopping, museums, galleries, restaurants and the landmarks.
Living Room
Highlight of the Room: Beyond the sheer space of the suite, the highlight has to be the comfort. From the thick rugs, to the brilliant light, the suite was very comfortable. It was hard to get out of the bed each morning because it was so inviting and plush. People often say they don’t understand why I spend so much money on hotels when I hardly spend any time at them. Well - 1) I do spend time at the hotel, and 2) If my time at the hotel is limited, I want to ensure I feel as rested as possible so I can make the most of the city. And I feel that with the Nolinski, I woke up so rested, recharged and relaxed that I was able to conquer Paris each and every day.
Bathroom
Highlight of the Hotel: While I’m tempted to say the staff, I have to give a shout out to the pool. It really was an incredible place to unwind. The ambient lighting made it very special - and the fact that this was a very “grown-up” pool, made it extra relaxing. The pool is part of their spa, so everything was kept very quiet and chill. It was very easy to lose yourself and just float away. They also had saunas, but I didn’t use them personally. After soaking, I put my feet up and just took some time to decompress in the lounging area. When you’re here, it’s hard to believe that you’re in one of the busiest cities in the world.
Staircase
Highlight of the Stay: The hotel really took good care of me. And when you’re traveling, it’s nice to encounter a hotel that thoroughly takes care of their guests. One night at dinner, I asked the server if I should get the steak or the cheese plate - and he remarked that they are both incredible. He made the suggestion to have the steak for dinner and have the cheese plate sent up to my room. Which I did - and which allowed me to enjoy both. There were always staff to assist with directions or assisting me with packages. I had purchases delivered directly to the hotel and they were all waiting for me in my room upon returning. The stay was seamless.
Dinner - the steak of my dreams!
Drawbacks: There were only a couple suggestions for the hotel:
Pre-arrival, it was difficult to coordinate events with the concierge. Once I arrived, they were incredible.
The closets - they were very small, and while I don’t think they could add more closets, a set of drawers could provide some more needed room
Lastly, if suites had butler service, this hotel could easily be the best in Paris. When thinking of their service level, it really was the only missing piece.
Le Fromage!
Must-Do:
The pool - you must check it out. Morning or night - your body will thank you.
I am often reluctant to eat at hotels but I was very pleasantly surprised at the Nolinksi. The Restaurant was pure Parisian elegance mixed with art-deco. My pepper-crusted steak flambed in cognac was a gourmet’s dream. Worth every Euro!
Shop! The shops near Vendome and St. Honore are only minutes away. Galleries Lafayette are just down the street. This is the perfect location if you’re a shopper.
Pool time