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10 Questions: Melanie Joyez, Nolinski Paris

In our General Manager series, we catch up with heads of hotels for personal stories and insider perspective. This week, we get to know Melanie Joyez of Nolinski Paris.

Q Best hotel room at the property:
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The Joséphine private apartments dominate the Avenue de l’Opéra from the fifth floor, offering a breathtaking view from the balcony, beautiful light, works of art and elegant, custom-made furniture. It can be connected to the neighboring suites and rooms, making half of the floor private. An exceptional, peaceful environment.
Q The hotel’s most interesting detail, service or historical tidbit:
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At the Spa Nolinski by La Colline, the four elements collide in a natural source of cosy well-being — the soft whisper of the water, granite flooring, warm wood paneling and flickering candles. It’s a memorable place to relax.
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The Joséphine private apartments dominate the Avenue de l’Opéra from the fifth floor, offering a breathtaking view from the balcony, beautiful light, works of art and elegant, custom-made furniture.
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Q Favorite drink at the nearest bar:
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A glass of Chablis wine for its fruity note and its finesse. Personally, one of the best white wines that I have ever tasted.
Q Favorite dish at the nearest restaurant:
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Sweet and sour Scottish salmon, avocado cream and pink grapefruit by Philip Chronopoulos at Restaurant du Palais Royal.
Q The neighborhood shop or boutique you love:
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Galeries Lafayette for all the shops in one place and finding everything you want — perfume, beauty, jewelry, fashion. This place is worth a visit.
Q Best touristy activity or outing to do in your city:
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A cruise on Seine river to discover Paris. I’m pretty new to Paris and it was an original way to visit all the historic monuments and bridges.
Q Best non-touristy activity or outing to do in your city:
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Culture is omnipresent in Paris and I enjoy discovering new artists and actors in small theaters.
Q Outside the hotel lobby, what’s your hobby?
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Discover all the secret Parisian streets on a bike. I strongly recommend this activity. The best way to mix sport and culture.
Q Your last holiday destination:
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Mykonos, with a huge panorama of Mediterranean Sea, the perfect place to escape.
Q Your next holiday destination, planned or wished:
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My wish would be to discover the Philippines, and enjoy this country at Shangri-La’s Boracay Resort & Spa.