Sanjay, Paris Concierge

From a baggage handler to Chef Concierge of three Left Bank hotels Sanjay is an Americanish success story. We are delighted to welcome him to our team.

From the moment you land at Charles de Gaulle our driver can be there to greet you and speed you on your way to one of our preferred hotels or apartments, perhaps with a split of champagne to savor as you unwind and drink in the magical surroundings.

Would you like to touch all of the basic bases: Notre Dame, Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay and even Versailles? Our concierge, Sanjay, with over 14 years experience at Left Bank hotels will arrange it all, including an English-speaking guide and hassle-free, no waiting admissions-you’ll be able to cram more experiences into your trip without feeling rushed.

Services are FREE when booking one of our tours, hotels or apartments.

For complete details email Terrance@paris-expat.com or call 011-33-(0)6- 7098-1368.

TG:Where are you from?

SK:I was born in Rajasthan, in the North West of India and was educated in a boarding school in Pilani – one of the best schools at the time.I wanted to become a professional field hockey player. I was the team captain and I played for the state of Rajasthan but I gave up when I started working in the hospitality business.

TG: When and why did you come to Paris?

SK: came to Paris in 1994 to get married.

I worked for several years in Mandawa, my hometown, at the Maharajah’s palace turned into a deluxe hotel – a member of the heritage hotels of India. In 1992 a French girl -who was to become my wife- came to the hotel as a tourist. We wrote to each other for two years and she came back

to India twice while I was learning French with the hope of visiting her some day there. In the spring of 1994 I came to Paris and fell in love with the city. In September we got married and I was to become more and more Parisian as the years went by. My wife has spent her whole life in the Latin Quarter and we both love living there.

TG: Describe a typical day in the life of a concierge?

SK:When I start my day, I always check my emails first. I make the all the reservation files for the coming guests. I arrange transportation for the guests who leave the hotel and I deal with the various requests of our guests during the day.

TG: What are the qualities that make a great concierge?

SK: In my opinion a great concierge should be very attentive to all the needs of the guests and fulfill them as soon as possible.  A good concierge should take a personal interest in each guest and make him feel at home. Every guest has to feel he’s unique and not just a room number. A good concierge should always be ready and never surprised.

TG: What was your most unusual guest request?

SK: A guest wanted to propose his girlfriend on the Pont Neuf and asked me to book a private boat for 150 people for a cocktail and dinner. The whole decoration had to be pink, with roses everywhere. I had only three days to arrange it and I DID IT. They were very pleased with my service and so was I.

TG: Without being indiscreet who are some of your most famous guests?

SK: Michael Johnson and Vanessa Paradis

TG:Not interested in negative gossip but if they were exceptionally nice say so

SK: Indeed, they were very friendly and easy-going.

When coming to Paris let Sanjay handle the details for a hassle-free visit. Email Terrance@paris-expat.com.