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Canopy by Hilton Paris Trocadéro
Canopy by Hilton Paris Trocadéro
BACKGROUND The lifestyle Canopy brand was launched in 2014, and has 31 properties around the world, with another 29 under development. It debuted in France with this hotel in May.
WHERE IS IT? On Avenue d’Eylau, just o the bustling Place du Trocadéro. It is a five-minute walk from Trocadéro metro station, and ten minutes to the Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Elysées.
WHAT’S IT LIKE? Formerly an electric factory, the 1930s façade now houses a seven-floor hotel designed by architect and interior designer Jean-Philippe Nuel. He has paid homage to its industrial roots while keeping it bright with Le Corbusier-style block shapes and a warm colour scheme of oranges and reds.
The open-plan lobby is well-designed with a range of seating areas for relaxing, working or dining – plus a small reception desk manned by two friendly sta . The main restaurant, bar and lounge lie straight ahead, with a glass roof overhead, and are cleverly partitioned with bookshelf-style screens. It’s a great use of space and ideal for coworking or informal dining. Check-in was quick and easy, and our room was ready ahead of the 3pm check-in time. Guests are required to show a “pass sanitaire” (vaccine passport) – the French authorities require both citizens and international travellers to hold a vaccination passport to access tourist attractions and hospitality services. You can also show your COVID pass or a negative PCR test in digital or paper format.
Other COVID-19 protocols include face masks, hand sanitising stations and Clean Stay seals on the hotel room doors.
Lifts to the guestrooms require a keycard. The corridors have turquoise walls, blockcoloured shapes and matching carpets, and huge windows o er views of Paris and a living wall on one of the hotel’s façades.
ROOMS The hotel’s 123 rooms and suites feature sleek, minimalist décor, floor-toceiling windows, and splashes of colour in the rugs and artwork. They di er in the views and configurations. All rooms measure 27 sqm, while suites range from 35 to 60 sqm and some include terraces.
Our twin Premium room on the fifth floor had extremely comfortable single beds with gel memory foam and Serta Cool Balance technology. We fell asleep instantly and had an undisturbed sleep thanks to the quiet corridors and e ective blackout curtains. The bedside table features a radio alarm clock, and USB and plug sockets. There’s a desk with plugs and an adjustable lamp.
All rooms include a large 55-inch TV, a Nespresso machine, a mini fridge, Apivita
toiletries, bathrobes, an iron and ironing board, and refillable glass water bottles. In our room, the toilet was separate to the shower room, which had both a handheld and overhead shower.
FOOD AND DRINK L’Esprit Nouveau on the ground floor serves a continental breakfast ($33) of delicious pastries, eggs, cereals, fruit and yoghurt. In the evening, it switches to classic French dishes using sustainable and eco-friendly products. The rooftop terrace and bar l’Eylau Paris o ers a tapas-style menu, craft beer and cocktails.
MEETINGS The hotel has four meeting rooms – the largest is 56 sqm. The rooftop bar is also ideal for cocktail receptions.
LEISURE There’s a well-sized, 24-hour gym on the ground floor.
VERDICT This new hotel makes the most of its brilliant location with fantastic views, a lively rooftop bar and locally sourced products. The rooms and public spaces are also well-designed for work trips.
Hannah Brandler
BEST FOR Its prime sightseeing location in the leafy 16th arrondissement
DON’T MISS Rooftop views of the glistening Ei el Tower at nightfall
PRICE Internet rates for a flexible midweek stay in December started from $293 for a Queen Room
CONTACT 16 Avenue d’Eylau, Paris 75116; (+33) 1 45 50 50 70; hilton.com
