Hotel Beautiful
Ezilda Newnam
Luxury awaits you in each of our exquisitely adorned guest rooms and suites with an array of options, fine furnishings, extravagant fabrics and elegant appointments. The quality of our beautifully renovated rooms compliment the distinct recognition The Townsend Hotel is the premier luxury hotel in Michigan and maintains a perennial AAA 4-Diamond rating. In addition, we have been recognized as the best hotel in Michigan by TRAVEL + LEISURE Magazine.
Our Executive Suite is an ideal option for the business traveler that is bold enough to mix business and pleasure. The 750 square feet are set up to welcome your business meeting around a grand 8-person dining table with panoramic windows surrounding the space.
Hello! I hope you had a wonderful weekend? I'm still reeling from a magical weekend in Paris where HarperCollins France organised a tour to celebrate the launch of my Lagom book in French. My days included an inspiring meet-up with bloggers and journalists at La Trsorerie, a book signing at Galeries Lafayette and a soire at Nordik Market - I have to say, it all feels like a dream now! The weekend was made to feel even more special by Hotel Henriette - a small boutique hotel with a chic pied--terre feel tucked away in a quiet cobbled street in the 13th arrondissement. Designed by former fashion editor Vanessa Scoffier, the entire space is decorated with second hand pieces, mid-century finds, and fabulous art deco light fittings set against a back drop of deep, rich hues, soft greys and pretty florals (oh la la!). It's somewhere I've been wanting to stay ever since this post - and I have to say it was even lovelier in real life! Of course, I had to snap every detail so that I could take ideas home with me, and share the space with you! Here's a sneak peek...
Copyright / photography: Niki Brantmark - My Scandinavian Home.
Isn't it just the most beautiful place?
Vanessa spent over 15 months trawling Paris flea markets to find pieces for each room and the communal areas. The good news is, that this means if you look hard enough, you could achieve the same look in your own home on a budget - hurrah! Here's a quick guide:
Bedroom - Gubi Grasshopper Pendant in grey, source pretty handmade floral pillow cases here, this is a great place to pick up vintage school chairs and antique mirrors. This gold flower wall sconce is similar. Conservatory: source a similar seagrass basket here, vintage tripod table. Sitting room / reception: mid-century credenza, Togo ottoman in yellow alcantara by Ligne Roset, pick up a set of vintage cranes here.
You can see more of the rooms (all of which have been decorated in their own unique way) here.
Thank you so much to HarperCollins France for believing in my book and organising the trip (what a fantastic, genuine, kind group of people you are!), La Trsorerie, Nordik Market and Galeries Lafayette for being so accommodating, to all the wonderful people I met over my time there, of whom, sadly, there are too many to mention by name, and Hotel Henriette for a memorable stay!
Have a great start to the week!
N.B. This is not a sponsored post - I just wanted to share this little gem of a hotel with you in case you're ever in Paris!
After approximately 100+ nights at the Park Hyatt Paris since 2019, we have added a couple stays at Hotel du Louvre. I have to admit that I was a little nervous about changing. There are two things that I really love about the Park Hyatt Paris: the spa and the quiet location. The Hotel du Louvre is quite literally right in between the Palais Royale and the Louvre Museum. I worried that it would be too loud and too busy. My fears were unfounded. It is an absolutely perfect location for exploring Paris.
I am a Hyatt Globalist member and receive benefits through the Hyatt rewards program. I do love that you can often find an offer to book 3 nights and receive a 4th night free, which makes your stay even better! However, as a luxury travel advisor, I can ensure you receive similar perks at Hotel du Louvre, even without Hyatt status. As a Hyatt Prive travel advisor, I can book you with the following perks so please reach out if I can help you book:
When returning to CDG, we have the hotel hail us a cab in the morning. Traffic is generally lighter and there is a fixed fare to the airport. Our return trips usually involve our wine suitcase being full. Toting that through the streets of Paris and the metro is not as enjoyable as when it is empty.
In the case of both of our stays at the Hotel du Louvre, our early arrival has been accommodated. While this is not guaranteed for understandable reasons, I do appreciate the effort they make to do so. (I usually receive an email from the Park Hyatt Paris a week before arrival letting me know that it is unlikely that they will be able to accommodate our early arrival request due to capacity issues, which I also appreciate.)
For both stays, on our first night, they delivered a bottle of lemonade and fresh Madelines to our room while we were at dinner. It is the perfect nightcap and a great way to try one of the many pastries that Paris is famous for, too!
While the standard king rooms at at Hotel du Louvre are small (215-270 square feet), the high ceilings and the room decor make the room feel larger than it is. The bathrooms are also very large, too. (Nothing will ever feel small after the 134 square-foot room we spent 10 days in at Hotel Dress Code!)
While I love loved our upgraded rooms at Hotel du Louvre, the king room was perfect for a 4 day trip to Paris. Both Tom and I had some work to do, but we were able to make the room work for both of us.
Our arrival gift was a bottle of Roussillon from the Languedoc region of France and some delicious, fresh Madeleines. (I learned to make Madeleines at the Ritz Paris in December, and they are very challenging to get right.) Turndown service included chocolates by Paul Bocuse (the chef behind Brasserie du Louvre). These were lovely surprises to return to each evening.
This junior suite is a long narrow room with plenty of natural light, even with the interior courtyard view. While there is no divider between the two areas of the suite, there was a very defined sitting area and a very defined bedroom. I loved the feel of this because when we finished our work for the day, we could retreat to the bedroom without feeling like we were working and sleeping in the same place.
The sitting area had a large desk, a small table, and a comfy chair. There was plenty of room for both Tom and I to work. (We also enjoyed an in-room picnic or two.) Under the desk was a small mini-bar, as well as a coffee maker and tea kettle. I love the recessed lighting, and I especially appreciated the free-standing lamp that provided more light when I needed to work in the evening.
On the opposite side of the sitting room (and through the bedroom area) is the bathroom. Compared to US hotels, some might find the bathroom on the smaller side. (I, however, remember staying with a friend who was living in Paris and showering in what could only be defined as a former pantry in the kitchen, so this actually feels quite large and extremely luxurious.) The narrow bathroom offered a walk-in shower with both an overhead shower and a hand shower. Overhead water pressure is good; the hand shower water pressure is better. In addition to heated towel racks, there are warm terrycloth bathrobes and slippers. The bath amenities are Fragonard, branded for Hotel du Louvre. No detail is overlooked.
On our second stay at Hotel du Louvre, I booked a rate that included a 4th night free. I contacted my Hyatt Ambassador to apply a Suite Upgrade Award to my reservation. We were immediately confirmed into a junior suite. When we arrived in Paris and I went to the app the update our arrival time, it let me choose from room categories that were currently ready for check-in. I opted for the Executive Room with a view since I thought Tom would like the view of the Louvre. Sure enough, our suite had an epic view of the Louvre and the Rue de Rivoli. (Tom says that this is his favorite room in all of Paris.)
Kate Morgan's suicide at the Hotel del Coronado in November 1892 generated widespread publicity throughout the state. Because little was known about Kate's identity, the press began to refer to her as the "Beautiful Stranger". When it was later revealed that Kate had checked into the hotel under an assumed name, the public's interest only increased: Who was this "Beautiful Stranger"? Where had she come from? Why had she traveled to the Hotel del Coronado? And why had she killed herself? This book is the official story of Kate Morgan's 1892 visit and details of recent ghost sightings and other paranormal activity.
As soon as I walked in my suite, I got immediately fascinated by the interiors. The pink-theme is very bold in the room and everything is customized accordingly. The attention to details is unique here! I adored the atmosphere, the warm welcome and of course the stunning view from my window!
My dinner experience (food wise) has been great. All dishes were beautifully presented and the food was good, made with surely fresh products. I ordered several dishes to taste the variety proposed in the menu, and all was very good! I would recommend it also for the non-guests of the hotel.
I tried also their desserts and everything tasted very good! I would definitely recommend to pass by the caf also for a sweet-break in the afternoon or for a sweet-breakfast in the morning! You will love it!
During a wonderful trip to Boerne, filled with so many exciting things to do, we had the pleasure of staying at the Bevy Hotel! On our first night, while enjoying dinner poolside with the Hill Country sunset in the background, I knew we had chosen a wonderful place to stay! This Hilton hotel is perfect for families who want to visit Boerne or for people who want to enjoy time relaxing out at the pool! Keep reading for our experience at the Bevy Hotel.
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