A pragmatic analysis: for the price of a fancy dinner in Paris, you could have a far more intense experience. We compare the budget of a classic night out with a few hours in a designer hideaway at Hôtel Mercedes. The numbers don't lie.
Field notes from an afternoon at Hôtel Mercedes in Paris's 17th arrondissement. We compared the romantic 'Florida Rose' and the energetic 'Miami Blue'. Our review and verdict to help you choose your Art Deco hideaway for a few hours.
The all-nighter in Châtelet is over, and the first RER train home is a nightmare. Discover the counter-intuitive strategy: escape to the 17th for a shower and a nap in a chic Art Deco refuge before you actually go home.
My logbook from an afternoon spent in the 'Florida Rose' room, aka the 'Pink Lady,' at Hôtel Mercedes. A full review of this pop-art, romantic experience, its location in the 17th, and how it compares to its sibling, the 'Miami Blue'.
What makes a hotel truly discreet in Paris today? Forget hidden alleys. Modern privacy relies on 5 objective standards, from 100% digital protocols to the anonymity of an upscale neighborhood. Here's your checklist.
What makes a hotel truly discreet in Paris today? Forget hidden alleys. Modern privacy relies on 5 objective standards, from 100% digital protocols to the anonymity of an upscale neighborhood. Analysis and guide.
I thought a coworking 'private office' was the answer for a sensitive meeting in Paris's Ternes district. Big mistake. Here's the story of my search for real confidentiality, which led me to the only viable solution: a 100% digital hotel room.
A first-hand account of organizing the perfect, secret romantic surprise near the Arc de Triomphe using a 100% digital hotel. Discover my review of the Hôtel Mercedes and its keyless entry system.
In search of a discreet hotel near the Arc de Triomphe? This is a first-hand account of an experience at Hôtel Mercedes: from the 100% digital booking on Siestify to discovering a stylish, confidential refuge in the 17th arrondissement.