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Snow Job: Hilton Arc de Triomphe's Outdoor Winter Bar

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: 51-57 rue de Courcelles, Paris, Ile de France, France, 75008
December 23, 2009 at 9:36 AM | by | Comments (0)

France and the U.S. might be in the midst of a cold trade war at the moment (can you believe how hard it’s become to get a smelly hunk of cheese or a nice bottle of wine for a decent price?), but the Hilton Arc de Triomphe is importing a couple of American customs this winter, including happy hour specials at their temporary outdoor “Snow Bar”.

Now through Christmas Day, the hotel is transforming its open-air “Andalusian Patio” into a winter-themed cocktail garden. The space is 8,600 square feet, making it one of the largest hotel gardens in Paris, with plenty of room for snow-covered Christmas trees and a chalet bar that will make you feel like you’ve swished your way to the slopes of St. Moritz.

Happy hour takes place on Wednesday-Sunday nights from 6:30-8:30pm, when cocktail waitresses dressed in “fashion-forward” Santa outfits (read: skimpy red minis), will serve guests their choice of drinks and canapés. Who needs a Scandinavian ice bar when you can shiver in the City of Lights.

The Art Deco landmark is also offering a Festive Package, starting at 295 euros ($440) per night, that includes accommodation for two, a buffet breakfast, a mysterious “VIP gift,” champagne upon arrival, room upgrade based on availability, and complimentary access to the hotel’s Spa Mosaic Hydro Zone. No waterslides here though, despite what the name might suggest. Instead, guests will find a hydro-tonic bath, steam room and sauna. Access usually goes for 50 euros ($75) a day.

The Festive Package is available through January 3rd, but if you find yourself in Paris on Christmas Eve, you can book it in combination with a special holiday dinner for two at the hotel’s fancy Le Safran restaurant for 435 euros ($650).

[Photo of snowmen: Babasteve]

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