FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NEW YORK, NY NOVEMBER 5, 2013 – Le Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris invites guests to celebrate Christmas with a stylish 5-star sparkle.

• The hotel’s Christmas tree will take center stage in the lobby – a spectacular creation fashioned entirely in Limoges porcelain. The tree was produced in collaboration with the artist Sylvie Maréchal, with fabulous decorations and lights.

• For lunch and dinner the Michelin-starred restaurant La Cuisine will offer its guests a choice three brand new Bûche Glacées, (Ice-Cream Christmas Logs) by Pierre Hermé Paris, the star patissier, whose exquisite macaroons and sweet creations are on the menu of the hotel’s two restaurants throughout the year.

• This year, Il Carpaccio, the hotel’s Michelin-starred Italian restaurant, will be available to rent on an exclusive basis, for one family, for a magical Christmas dinner. The 30-seat restaurant is entirely at the disposal of a single client for the evening and includes a bespoke celebration menu by Chef Roberto Rispoli, with Italian Christmas specialties, a sublime Christmas tree and decorations, a selection of Italian wines recommended by Head Sommelier Manuel Peyrondet, and plenty of surprises for the younger members of the family. ($13,500 for the evening for up to 30 guests)

• For children, the hotel has organized two fun art workshops: Christmas Tree Decorations on both Saturdays November 30th and December 7th and Gingerbread House Christmas Workshop on both Saturdays December 14th and 21st. A charming, home-made (but chic!) present for Mom or Dad. Both workshops are suitable for children aged 5 and over, and are available free of charge for children staying in the hotel, or for parties booking Brunch in La Cuisine restaurant.

For additional holiday-themed amenities and activities, please see the link to the press release below.

PRESS CONTACT
Hadley Schroll
Manager, Public Relations & Marketing Communications
212.715.7066 | Hadley.Schroll@raffles.com [2]