SHANGRI-LA Secrets… from Paris
History
• Built in 1896 as the private residence of Prince Roland Bonaparte, Napoleon’s grandnephew and a renowned botanist, his legacy is honoured through Le Bar Botaniste, his former quarters preserved as L’Appartement Bonaparte, and the 17m pool was once the site of his original stables. • A masterful expression of Louis XIV grandeur, the stone façade - carved by Louvre artisans - still bears the Bonaparte coat of arms. • The lobby exudes refined opulence, featuring five rare marbles from the Pyrenees, Alps and Tuscany, complemented by Ming Dynasty-inspired vases that bridge Parisian elegance with Asian heritage.
A Touch of Stardom
• As the host of the glittering Bal de Débutantes, each year the hotel welcomes an international guest list of royalty, aristocracy and global tastemakers - from Apple Martin to the granddaughter of Sofia Loren. • With unparalleled views of the Eiffel Tower, the signature suites serve as a striking backdrop for high-profile fashion and editorial shoots, with the casts of ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ and ‘Bridgerton’ recently photographed. • A firm favourite of celebrity guests during Paris Fashion Week, such as music star Pharrell Williams - who dines with his inner circle at Shang Palace, offering a chic & discreet retreat for Chinese fine dining. • The opulent ballroom and salons were featured prominently in ‘Emily in Paris’, further showcasing Shangri-La Paris as one of the city’s most desired fashion and cultural destinations. •
It’s all in the Detail
• The beloved Bee appears throughout the hotel, chosen by Napoleon as a symbol of strength and hard work to restore stability to post-revolutionary France. • During the restoration, whilst removing one of the ceilings, a glass and steel structure was uncovered - inspired by the Eiffel Tower. It now serves as the focal point of La Bauhinia. • The 2nd discovery was made in the Salle à Manger. Hidden beneath layers of electric blue lacquer were hand-carved panels of fine mahogany, commissioned by Roland Bonaparte.
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