Melia Paris La Defense

On the Esplanade de La Défense in Courbevoie, this striking boat-hull hotel sits between the Champs-Élysées and the Grande Arche. Steps from the Esplanade de La Défense station and next to Les 4 Temps shopping centre, it’s minutes from the Grande Arche, Arc de Triomphe and the Seine.

Designed by Vasconi Architects with interiors by Jean-Philippe Nuel, the property delivers panoramic Paris views from most of its 369 rooms across 18 floors. Rooms feature minibars, flat-screen TVs, safes and private bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and rainfall showers; connecting rooms and The Level service are available. Expect dramatic city-skyline mornings and sleek, modern décor.

Top-floor Skyline Paris Lounge & Bar and a rooftop terrace serve cocktails with a view. Unwind in the spa and massage room, hit the 24-hour fitness center (plus a free-access 19th-floor gym for The Level), or use concierge, laundry and on-site doctor services. Onsite parking, transfer service and a direct underground link to the city centre make getting around easy. Pet-friendly property.

Complimentary high-speed wired and wireless internet, a 24-hour business center and express check-in keep work smooth. There’s 850 m² (about 9,149 sq ft) of flexible event space including a Grand Ballroom for up to 400 guests, plus meeting rooms and airport shuttle service on request.

Two on-site restaurants include Restaurant Le Miroir serving Mediterranean flavors, a bar/lounge for evening drinks and 24-hour room service. Buffet breakfast is offered daily (fee applies) to kick off your Paris days.