citizenM Paris La Defense hotel

1. citizenM says: the positive kind of pressure, water pressure!

There’s surely nothing better than starting – or ending – your day with a shower more powerful than your smartphone’s core processor. Clear your mind before that big meeting, or lather up while you bathe in the glory of your perfectly presented pitch under our high-pressure rain showers. 

1. citizenM says: beds big enough to sleep you and your big ideas.

Inspired by those visiting the Paris business district, we’ve designed our beds with built-in anti-jetlag technology and professional sleep-inducing features. In short, they’re big, they’re comfy, they’ve got high thread count Italian linen, and pillows that will soothe you to sleep. Our beds can sleep a small company, but our rooms admit two. All our rooms are double – no twins, no extra beds, no exceptions – so you might want your own private room if you're travelling with colleagues. Wake up well-rested why don’t you.

1. citizenM says: no more fussing around with miniatures, shampoo and shower gel is on us.

There’s nothing worse than having to carry around those miniature bottles of shampoo and shower gel, the kind you wouldn’t even use at home, let alone before an important meeting. Cue our custom made citizenAM and citizenPM shower gel/shampoo. Full-size, because we’re not playing around. Designed by the talented nose that supplies Comme des Garçons, Viktor & Rolf and Helmut Lang, you won't need to worry about smelling like a million dollars, or looking like it for that matter.

1. citizenM says: sleep in a room with more tech than a Silicon Valley startup.

Just because the norm says sleep at night and be awake during the day doesn’t mean that you have to. Control the blackout blinds, the temperature, even the mood lighting straight from your bed with our nifty MoodPad. It’s a tablet that’s connected to your room, smart eh? So if you want to ignore the gleam of La Grande Arche, just swipe your finger and pretend you're still on Tokyo time.

We've even built in some special wake-up themes, because sometimes you need a herd of stampeding elephants to get you out of bed.

1. citizenM says: think of our stylish living rooms as the anti-lobby lobby.

Designed to feel like your own living room – minus the strangers walking around – our lobby is filled with furniture by the Swiss design company Vitra. From design classics to custom designs, all of our furniture is gorgeous and comfortable, and arranged living-room style for you to relax on. We also have work stations complete with iMacs for you to work from, and the kind of office chairs that you’ll actually want to sit on all day.

2. citizenM says: we don’t have the kind of books you need an MBA to read

citizenM has partnered up with the world’s best bookshop, MENDO. Our shelves are filled with stunning coffee table books in the fields of photography, fashion, travel and design. Feel free to flip through and enjoy at your leisure. If you find you cannot part with one, they are available for sale, and can be shipped anywhere in the world. Perfect present alert.

1. citizenM says: work, relax and abuse the free Wi-Fi

Use the lobby however you please. To update your news feed, your social feed, or to feed your belly. We have plenty of designated workspaces with comfy chairs and enough plugs to charge all your tech. Wi-Fi is free – and super fast – throughout the hotel, so no chance you’ll miss that important invite, deadline, or job opportunity while you’re travelling.

1. citizenM says: self-service check-in. Just like a normal hotel, minus the queues and fawning staff

Just got into town or need to get ready for a meeting? No need to wait in line to check-in or out! Instead, we offer a super speedy, simple to use, self-check-in and check-out service that gets you checked in within 60 seconds, and checked out within 30 seconds. Your RFID room key doubles as a luggage tag. Use it for your stuff, and save it for the next time you stay with us. Genius. citizenM hotels have staff available 24 hours a day to assist you if you need it.

1. citizenM says: where great art meets contemporary design meets you

Okay, you can forget those reproduction ‘artworks’ found in most business accommodations. That’s just not how we roll. At citizenM you’ll find a mix of contemporary art by young talents, commissioned pieces by established names, and some museum-worthy works by famous legends. Each piece has been handpicked and curated to inspire your brain waves and entice your senses.

1. citizenM says: explore a different part of Paris

Staying in la Defense doesn't mean everything needs to be about business. We're located close to the La Defense metro and RER station, with connections to the city centre. Do you prefer to stay in the area? We've got you covered with Les Quatre Temps shopping mall and artworks in the area. Explore what else is there to do in la Defense.

1. citizenM says: a good day starts with 3 strong coffees and a bite of croissant.

There’s no point going into a meeting on an empty belly, well, that’s our opinion. canteenM offers hungry citizens fresh-made breakfast that will get your creative juices flowing, also really strong coffee.

1. citizenM says: lunch. The most important meal of the day if you skipped breakfast

Breakfast at canteenM looks however you want it to, from fresh croissants and cooked breakfast, to healthy granola and fruit. For lunch there’s always a choice of signature sandwiches, salads, sushi, warm dishes and light snacks. All from carefully chosen local products made by equally carefully chosen, nice local people. Our barista’s have been trained in the art of the espresso, so you won’t start your all-important meeting with sleepy eyes.

1. citizenM says: consider your day over a cocktail. Here’s to a life more mobile!

Nothing better than ending a day full of meetings, brainstorm sessions, and pitches with a nice cold beer, glass of wine, or fruity refreshment. Celebrations in order? Our expert mixologist will whip you up a cocktail or pour you a glass of champagne. Oh, and our snacks will save you from getting tipsy in front of your colleagues.

1. citizenM says: inspire your future today

Walking into a meeting space where you feel right at home is rare, but if you want to nail that pitch, or convince your investors, everyone needs to feel at ease. That’s why we’ve made our spaces comfortable, stylish, and with as much coffee as you can stomach. You’ll find blackboard and whiteboard walls to draw on, and inspiration from bygone eras lining the walls.

1. citizenM says: the better the room, the better the meeting

You’ll find the different meeting rooms of societyM Paris La Défense on our ground floor, where you can pick from three different rooms that hold up to 14 people – because let’s be honest, would you ever want to be in a work space with more than 14 people? You can have the room as in, or book it with tasty treats, it’s all up to you and how you like to work. We’re just here to make it fun!

1. citizenM says: eat and drink to better business

What you get when you book: Furniture by Vitra – audio-visual tech – fast and free Wi-Fi – tools to doodle on the walls – coffee machine – water – as many pens as you can pocket We also have that great canteenM food ready to bring to your office lounge all through the day. Choose from different packages including mid-morning snacks, catered lunches, and as much fresh coffee as you can take.