Maison Delano Paris
Paris, France
Maison Delano Paris
4 Rue d 'Anjou, Paris, France, 75008 Original Property Opened in 1723 Historic Hotels Worldwide member since 2023Housed in an 18th-century mansion known as a “hôtel particulier,” a freestanding structure encompassing a central block called a “corps de logis,” Maison Delano Paris offers a uniquely grand yet residential stay in the heart of the City of Light’s distinguished 8th Arrondissement. Once home to Augustin Blondel de Gagny, an aristocratic art collector, this French Rococo-style manor overflows with opulent touches like elaborate ornamented ceilings with sculpted molding and glistening gilded details, many of which were lovingly preserved during extensive renovations to maintain the hotel’s historic character. A “trompe-l’oeil” ceiling of a realistically painted sky punctuated by fluffy white clouds in the hotel’s heritage suites also nods to the whimsical and exuberant elegance that Rococo style is known for.
Maison Delano Paris boasts 56 rooms and suites, each featuring exquisite classical architectural elements delightfully juxtaposed with the sleek lines of contemporary furnishings. Guests also have access to the Delano Bar, which shakes things up with a fusion of traditionalism and modernity, and the hotel’s French-Andalusian restaurant, La Chambre Bleue, which has taken up residence in the hotel’s idyllic courtyard.
Discover
- Admire the French Rococo architectural elements featured throughout the hotel, like airy white hues, gilded details, sculpted molding, scrolling curves, extravagant ceilings, and optical illusion-like frescoes known as “trompe-l’oeil,” which each contribute to the style’s understated effusiveness.
- Uncover the history of this former “hôtel particulier,” a kind of French urban mansion that was built by members of the upper echelon of Parisian society to host personal guests inside private, semi-independent apartments and show off their newfound wealth to palatial effect.
- Walk in the footsteps of the former residents who once called the Maison Delano Paris home, including Augustin Blondel de Gagny, a member of the aristocracy who was a valued cultural advisor to King Louis XVI and the French court’s primary event organizer. Also an avid art collector, some of his finds can now be found hanging in the Louvre.
Explore
- Wander through the Musée de l'Orangerie, which is located only a short walk away. Located in what was once the orangery of the Tuileries Palace, this art museum on the bank of the Seine River is famed for its collection of impressionist and post-impressionist paintings.
- Stroll a short way to the Grand Palais des Champs-Élysées and neighboring Petit Palais, both palatial Beaux-Arts-style buildings built in preparation for the 1900 Paris Exposition World’s Fair.
- Marvel at the statuesque Luxor Obelisk that towers over Place de la Concorde, one of the city’s major public squares. Built during the reign of Ramesses II and gifted to France in November 1830 by Muhammad Ali Pasha, the ruler of Ottoman Egypt, its slightly taller twin remains in its original location in front of the Luxor Temple in Egypt.
Experience
- Take in a cross-section of Paris’ past and present at Place de la Concorde. Within wandering distance from the hotel, the Place de la Concorde is one of the city’s busiest roadways and a monument to King Louis XV, boasting the iconic Luxor Obelisk, two grand fountains, and the dark distinction of having hosted the executions of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette by guillotine.
- Stop and smell the roses at Jardin des Tuileries. Created as a royal park at the behest of Queen Catherine de’Medici of France, this splendid public space made its debut in 1564 and features a patchwork of picturesque gardens, sculptures, and manicured pathways that are perfect for strolling and people watching.
- Take in a performance at Palais Garnier, a 1,979-seat opera house that was constructed between 1861 to 1875 for the Paris Opera at the bidding of Emperor Napoleon III and designed in the emperor’s eclectic titular style, which is epitomized by a blend of Baroque and Renaissance architectural elements.
- Embrace a sense of adventure and engage in the French art of aimless wandering, called “flânerie.” With its roots in 19th-century Paris, this Enlightenment-era practice allows the “flâneur” or “flaneuse” to observe and experience a place as its ebbs and flows.
Taste
- Savors the flavors of Pablo Picasso’s homeland of Málaga, Spain at La Chambre Bleue, the hotel’s French-Andalusian restaurant. Led by fellow Andalusian and Michelin-starred Chef Dani García, this courtyard eatery is a love letter to Southern Spain, offering everything for saffron-infused paella to seafood.
- Cross the Seine River to indulge in fine French cheeses from all regions of the country at Androuet. Open since 1909, Androuet’s cult following has included the likes of Ernest Hemingway and the French author, Colette, and is the only fromagerie to have earned the EPV “Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant” distinction, joining companies like Baccarat and Hermès.
- Start the day in true Parisian fashion with a flaky croissant or decadent pain au chocolat from one of the city’s many local boulangeries, meaning “bakery” in French. Less than a 10-minute walk away, Boulangerie Castellane offers an assortment of artisanal pastries, cakes, tarts, and breads, each made fresh onsite.
- Refuel at the end of a day of adventures with a plate of steak frites. Traditionally prepared with savory cuts of faux filet, rumsteak, or entrecôte, this simple yet elevated dish is a hearty French classic. The dish is a specialty of steakhouse Le Relais de l’Entrecôte, only a few minutes’ drive or leisurely 20-minute walk away, smothering the savory meat with their secret sauce.
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