Announced on 14 April at the presentation of Paris Aéroportthe new identity of Aéroports de Paris, the instant Paris was officially inaugurated on 7 November. This new lounge welcomes business travellers with connecting flights to the Paris hub, in the international zone of Terminal 2E, more specifically in Concourse L. Passengers with a stopover time of up to 3 hours or more are now able to access this well-kept space, which is counting on an ever-growing clientele: "In 2015, the number of connecting passengers at Paris airports rose to
increased by 5.7 %, now representing 1 in 4 departing passengers"says Hubert Viriot, CEO of YOTEL. " YOTEL, ADP Group and the SkyTeam Alliance are joining forces to make the passenger experience at Paris-Charles de Gaulle a memorable one. among the best in the world. YOTEL redéfinit this experience by providing a seamless and intuitive service for a comfortable stay before, after and between flights. "he adds.
Precisely, this a new kind of establishment - which was initially scheduled to open in July - is one of the main assets of the Paris instant space. For its first steps on the French market, the brand has therefore turned to an airport variant, called YotelAir Paris CDG. This concept has already been tried and tested for almost ten years at Amsterdam's Schipol airport, and has since been exported to Heathrow and Gatwick, the two London hubs. This first Paris address is equipped with 80 roomsaccessible by the hour or by the nightand a touch of modernity. Automatic check-in kiosks, technological walls, ultra-fast wi-fi, adjustable lighting: technology is everywhere. As is the attention paid to the comfort of these special guests, who are only passing through Paris airport and are looking to optimise their layover time to recuperate. In particular, Yotel's managers have eliminated windows that could let in daylight, to avoid disturbing travellers with the effects of jet lag, while gaining precious points for sound insulation.
But the range of services offered by instant Paris - a space that extends over no less than 4 500 m² - is more than just a hotel. The gallery provides access to a number of comfortable and welcoming areas, including a library lounge with 300 books, a dining room equipped with coffee machines and tablets, and a food court "70 place settings.
The common thread running through this typically Parisian moment is - quite rightly - the emphasis on French-style well-being, in an atmosphere that is both elegant and soothing. "This unique venue, which reflects the codes of a chic Parisian interior, combining classicism and high-tech, is part of a successful stopover at Paris-Charles de Gaulle."says Laure Baume, Deputy Managing Director and Chief Client Officer of the ADP Group. "Instant Paris is a break dedicated to well-being and relaxation for our international passengers between flights.". And to ensure that business travellers don't suffer from the isolation of this " parenthesis As part of the "airport" project, those in charge went so far as to install a virtual window. A unique - and above all unprecedented - view of the Eiffel Tower from the Paris hub, in real time, day or night, sun or rain...
