Fast Facts
- Restaurant: Market
- Bar: Employees Only
- Hotel: The Mark Hotel
- Tailor: Rubinski
- Gadget: BlackBerry Bold
- Album: Breath From Another by Esthero
- Book: La Comedie humaine by Honore de Balzac
- Car: Aston Martin DB5
Biography
French-born Mr Lordonnois is General Manager at The Mark Hotel on Manhattan's Upper East Side. Mr Lordonnois has over 17 years of experience in hotel operations. After several years at the Hôtel de Crillon and The Ritz Paris, Mr Lordonnois worked at The Lanesborough in London. Before joining The Mark, he also worked for Hotel Costes in Paris, the flagship of the Accor Group - the Sofitel Le Faubourg, and Hotel de la Tremoille in Paris, a boutique hotel of 93 rooms and suites. Mr Lordonnais holds a master's degree in business and tax law and went through a PDP at Cornell University. www.themarkhotel.comMr Lordonnois's Recommendations
FAVOURITE RESTAURANT AND DISH
“The Black Truffle Pizza at Market, by Jean Georges Vongerichten, in Paris.”
VACATION CHOICE
“The Charente-Maritime in Southwest France, where I have so many happy childhood memories.”
TOP CITY
“New York City, because it never stops.”
FAVOURITE HOTEL
“The Mark Hotel. The design by Jacques Grange carries such elegance. It is simply the best product in New York.”
TYPE OF BAG
“Sac A Depeche by Hermes.”
FAVOURED BRAND
“ Yves Saint Laurent , because it never makes you look like you are trying too hard.”
STYLE TIP
“It's always better to be overdressed than underdressed.”
FAVOURITE SUIT
“Tom Ford.”
CUT OF TROUSERS
“Slim fit 'cigarette' trousers.”
UNDERWEAR CHOICE
“Uniqlo.”
SHOE MAKER
“Berluti - Andy Warhol loafers.”
FAVOURITE GROOMING PRODUCT
“Roger & Gallet, Paris – I have used this brand since childhood and their shaving cream is the best.”
DREAM CAR
“Aston Martin DB5 – nothing made since has measured up.”
WATCH BRAND
“Glashutte Original PanoMaticLunar.”
ESSENTIAL GADGET
“BlackBerry Bold.”
BEST BOOK
“La Comedie humaine by Honore de Balzac. The most fascinating story of life in France after Napoleon.”
FAVOURITE ALBUM
“Breath From Another by Esthero, because it just keeps on getting better every time you listen to it.”
Brands Favoured by Mr Lordonnois
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Saint Laurent
Leather-Sleeved Cropped Bomber Jacket
$1,495
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A.P.C.
New Standard Straight-Leg Selvedge-Denim Jeans
$185
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