The heir to the Club Med empire has decided to do for the hotel industry what jeans did for fashion: democratize style. Opened in fall 2008 in the up-and-coming 20e district close to Père Lachaise cemetery, this spanking new hotel is immense by Paris standards, with a fun and funky interior designed by Philippe Starck. Rooms have kitchenettes with microwave, Kiehl's toiletries and wireless Internet via flat-screen TVs; many have huge balconies. The spacious restaurant-bar-lounge is open to the public, and guests can rent electric scooters and cars. The popular Fleche d'Or nightclub is across the street and Roissy-CDG airport just a quick drive. Pros: trendy design; easy access to airport; good value. Cons: on the edge of Paris; club across the street can be noisy.
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