The Nolinski is sexy, let this be told. On first impression and on last, you’re instantly in the mood for lowered lights, whisky cocktails and cheeky smiles across the dinner table; something not always possible when you’re a wheelchair user.
In-Room Accessibility
From smooth floors to doors that are opened more than wide enough, the smallest of accessibility needs are met with design and class at their heart. Our room was spacious enough to turn around in a wheelchair with room to spare, the bed plump and hard but not difficult to sink into if your body is aching after travel (even Eurostar’s first class service can still make the day feel long).
Two gorgeous balconies gave scope to Avenue de l’Opéra and all its happenings: from hurried bodies disappearing into the Metro to Chanel flat ballet shoes pacing the streets as their wearer took in yet another cigarette, this is people watching at its most chic.
Chic and Sexy Decor
The rest of the Nolinski provides modern décor that takes in the elegant surroundings while also giving a serious nod to Scandi cool: copper highlights and a gallery of potted plants bring everything together. The warming scent, a Nolinski signature, will wrap you in and make you instantly in the mood for lounging back with a strong drink. Needless to say, the tucked away Grand Salon bar will offer you just that with comforting cocktails served in plush, deep armchairs and an abundance of literary choices that will have you page turning as you reach for another martini.
Dining at The Nolinski
Dinner is seamless; French classics, modern flavours and a dessert selection that you absolutely won’t be able to resist makes Brasserie Rejane an ideal spot for any meal. Watch the Paris evening hustle by as you reach for a peachy white wine and enjoy roasted cauliflower with coriander pesto, lobster spaghetti and black shrimp ceaser salad. For dessert, go for the Paris Brest- it’s a classic for a reason and the Nolinski do it beautifully.
Breakfast is indulgent- make the most of it and dig in to the complimentary basket filled with sweet pastries and warm doughy bread calling out for heaps of butter and jam. If you want something healthier, we loved the avocado on toast and egg white omelette respectively.
An Accessible Spa at The Nolinski
Finally, we’ve saved the best part of the experience to last- the spa. Often spa and salon experiences aren’t catered to disability and access is often left to lounging round the pool while watching others bathe in heated pools or saunter off for sauna and steam treatments.
The Nolinski provided what can only be described as an out-of-body experience, providing aid to get into their lengthy pool and a hoist is available if you call ahead (on this occasion, it was on loan to one of their sister hotels but staff did everything they could to aid).
Floating along, gripping onto my partner, I sobbed heavy happy tears as I took to the water for the first time since becoming disabled. Dark, tropical, sensual décor and having the entire space to the two of us let me explore my abilities and achieve something that felt like would never happen. Thanks to The Nolinski, I had one of the happiest and most freeing moments of my entire life; their attitude helpful but not overtly cautious, not afraid and understanding that you know best.
A Dream Parisian Stay
Take a partner- whether you’re newly dating or you’ve already spent a lifetime together- and sip cocktails, sleep in and relax. You’ll be hard pressed to find a more suave and sexy hotel experience in Paris than The Nolinski.
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Hollie Brooks is a freelance journalist writing for publications including Red magazine, the Independent and Metro. Hollie is a wheelchair user and specialises in disabled travel.
