Curio Collection by Hilton opens first Paris hotel

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52 rooms in Montparnasse area themed on the ‘Roaring Twenties’.

Hilton has opened the Niepce Paris Hotel, the first Curio Collection hotel to open in the French capital, taking the sub-brand’s global total to just shy of 50 locations.

 

Located in the Montparnasse area of Paris, the hotel is situated a few metres from Montparnasse train station, giving guests easy access to the most iconic monuments and sites in the city.

The hotel is themed around the ‘Roaring Twenties’ in a nod to one of the most influential photographers of the time – Janine Niepce, whose shots are featured in the hotel’s public areas, in the corridors and on ceiling displays.

Guests can choose from 52 rooms, including three suites, featuring tablet control systems and high-speed internet, with the suites also including a separate living area.

“We are delighted to welcome Niepce Paris Hotel to Curio Collection by Hilton, as we make our debut in the iconic city of Paris” said Mark Nogal, Global Head, Curio Collection by Hilton. “The opening of Niepce Paris highlights our commitment to expand our collection in key destinations around the world, and we look forward to providing our customers with an unforgettable experience in the district of Montparnasse.”

The hotel also caters to small meetings with a 73-square metre conference room with a 55-inch flat screen, wireless video projector and Wi-Fi. There’s also a ‘wellness area’ for those looking to stay fit during their stay, with a high-tech gym.

“Last year, Paris welcomed 16 million travellers, a record number of visitors for the past 10 years. In light of this increase in tourism, we are very excited to develop our portfolio of hotels in the city and we are delighted to open our first hotel for the Curio Collection by Hilton brand in the capital city”, says Simon Vincent, Executive Vice President and President, Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Niepce Paris Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton is also part of Hilton Honors, the loyalty program for Hilton’s 14 hotel brands.

Katy Phillips / 10.04.2018

Katy has been with Hotel Designs since the beginning, way back in 2015 when Forum Events & Media Group acquired the brand. During this time, she has fostered many meaningful relationships with clients from across the hospitality spectrum, as well as playing a pivotal role in the launch of The Brit List Awards, Hotel Designs MEET UPs, client-led roundtables and panel talks, brand and website redesigns, HD Wellness Sets, DESIGN POD podcast, Hotel Designs LIVE panel talk series, and more. Katy is always on the lookout for the next opportunity to help grow the Hotel Designs brand even further.

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Work highlights: Jess joined SPACE magazine in 2022 and has since progressed from Assistant Editor to Editor. During this time, she has worked across many aspects of the publication – from shaping editorial strategy and overseeing operations to contributing to art direction and representing the brand on stage at industry events including Surface Design Show and WOW!house.

Alongside her role at SPACE, Jess has built a creative career spanning the arts, culture, design and travel sectors. Prior to joining the magazine, she spent more than a decade in the commercial art industry, in artist liaison, gallery management, and curating collections for the hospitality sector across hotels and cruise ships. During this time, she also worked on freelance projects as a writer, photographer, and creative content producer.
 
Jess studied photojournalism at London College of Communication and the Danish School of Media and Journalism and holds a first-class BA (Hons) in Culture, Criticism and Curation from Central Saint Martins.

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Work highlights: Katy has been with Hotel Designs since the beginning, way back in 2015 when Forum Events & Media Group acquired the brand.

During this time, she has fostered many meaningful relationships with clients from across the hospitality spectrum, as well as playing a pivotal role in the launch of The Brit List Awards, Hotel Designs MEET UPs, client-led roundtables and panel talks, brand and website redesigns, HD Wellness Sets, DESIGN POD podcast, Hotel Designs LIVE panel talk series, Accessible Design Talks and more. Katy is always on the lookout for the next opportunity to help grow the Hotel Designs brand even further.
 
Most recently Katy has stepped in to the role of Publisher at SPACE magazine, the printed bi-monthly publication focused on hotel design, architecture, and development.

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