Dublin-based aparthotel operator La Défense in Paris becomes Staycity’s sixth French destination Group is poised to open its sixth aparthotel property in France, in the Parisian business area of La Défense.
The Staycity Aparthotel, opening on 13th June, is a distinctive blend of apartment and hotel offering 215 studio and one-bed apartments, sleeping up to four people. The apartments have fully-equipped kitchenettes alongside living, dining and work spaces making it the perfect choice for both business and leisure travellers looking for a more relaxed, home-from-home stay away experience. Staycity Paris La Défense also has on-site parking, a guest laundry, gym and 24-hour reception as well as a Staycafé selling breakfasts, hot and cold snacks and drinks throughout the day. The international business area of La Defénse lies in the North-West of Paris known for having 30 million square feet of offices spread across 71 towers. It’s also a sought-after residential area with 25,000 inhabitants, praised for its high quality of life, cosmopolitan appeal and modern living spaces. La Défense boasts the largest pedestrian space in Europe – featuring in a number of films and photoshoots as well as being the location for concerts, cultural exhibitions and street entertainment.
The area is becoming with leisure visitors as well as corporate guests with its extensive choice of bars and restaurants, impressive skyline and accessibility, being served by three international airports and just a short Metro journey from the centre of Paris. “La Défense is a popular destination in Paris so we’re delighted to be opening this new-build property in such a modern, vibrant area. France is a key destination for Staycity and La Défense joins our existing Parisian properties in Gare de L’est and Marne la Vallée and outside the capital in Bordeaux, Marseille and Lyon. Next year we will open at Charles de Gaulle Airport giving our guests a fantastic choice of Staycity destinations across France,” commented Staycity’s director of brand, product & marketing Jason Delany.This year Staycity has also opened new properties in Manchester in the UK, Frankfurt in Germany and Dublin, Ireland with two further properties in Dublin due to open in 2022. In 2023 new locations will open in London and Paris with additional sites in Germany, Portugal, the UK and Jersey currently under development. By the end of the year the company will operate over 5,500 apartments.
