The World of Hospitality Issue 30 2018 | Page 16

14 THE WORLD OF HOSPITALITY STUDIO MHNA Maison Astor Paris: Studio MHNA celebrates the parisian way of life Hotel Nestled in the heart of the 8th arrondissement Adnet imagine the Maison Astor to be a now the Maison Astor, which carries the spirit is the Maison Astor, a hidden Parisian gem depiction of the Astor family, built as a of its creator more than a century later. located on a peaceful street in the renowned narrative inspired by their history and their fashion district, designed by Marc Hertrich love of Paris. Staying true to the extravagance and splendour of the Astor family, Studio MHNA has designed and Nicolas Adnet (Studio MHNA). Subtly combining refinement and audacity, the Lina Astor, a prominent socialite born in New this 131-room hotel as a family mansion where elegance of the hotel is marked by innovation York and matriarch of the line of American the central value is hospitability, stemming and modernity, emulating the characteristics Astors, developed an ardent fascination from the social values so dear to JJ Astor. of the Astor family. for Paris and for the art of French lifestyle. Residing several months a year in the City The atmosphere echoes a mixture of Parisian This unique project came into fruition of Lights, she passed on this passion for elegance and a touch of audacity, combining following Studio MHNA’s introduction to refinement to her son John Jacob who opened the family’s passion with their infamous history. the Astor family. Marc Hertrich and Nicholas a hotel overlooking the quiet rue d’Astorg –