Imagine arriving with anticipation in a city renowned for its light – Paris. A few days prior to your arrival, you receive an email tee-ing up your next fabulous, city-centred adventure. The message details the address of your opulent Marais abode, a code to unfasten the door, and a helpline for any potential issues during your stay. Your ride across the city culminates in a grand reveal of your address. Your designer luggage, filled to the brim with your travel essentials, follows your strides into the courtyard and towards the promise of your own Parisian cocoon.
Guided by meticulous instructions, you embark on a mini tour of your apartment complex. The sweep of a vintage stone staircase beckons you to your destination. You punch in your unique code, the door gently unlocks, opening you to the allure of your premium abode—marked by brass-accented hallways and marble and herringbone wood flooring. A tour through the apartment unveils two immaculate bedrooms leading into a spacious living area. The aesthetics are a tasteful blend of high ceilings and modern illumination, with sprinklings of art-deco elements woven in—an elegant bow to the arching panelling and fluted glass. With a sigh of relief and an air of triumph, you indulge in the warmth of your surroundings, immersing yourself in the opulence of your surroundings.
Birthed in 2020, this premier venture is the brainchild of an entrepreneurial trio—Jess Levy and the Dayan brothers, Eric and Michael. Their combined expertise in real estate, technology, and fashion materialised as a shared vision for establishing a new-age supplier of luxury rentals. The trio, driven by their shared passion, sought to rebirth the classic hotel model. They merged the best of luxury hotels with convenient short-term rentals while setting their heart on unrivaled Parisian elegance that consistently exceeded client expectations.
Their remarkable creation, Highstay, caters ably to discerning travellers, offering an entirely new spin to the city’s travel experience. With a low volume, high value service, it manoeuvres deftly through popular destinations, distinguishing its exceptional services amid the bustle of pedestrian tourist spots and lodging options.
The Highstay offering morphs beyond just being a luxury apartment rental service—it redefines the hospitality experience. Tailored services with immersive stays in quintessentially Parisian locales make it an unparalleled choice. Those who opt for Highstay’s curated experience gain access to an array of enticing perks, including housekeeping, concierge support, and other little nuances that elevate their experience.
The commitment to luxury standards and quality is non-negotiable. Through its ownership and operations management of 90% of its portfolio, Highstay ensures that each property is selected and curated based on its uncompromising design and quality ethos. This focus on unified aesthetics and service standards now opens avenues for potential collaborations with hotel groups.
Highstay visionaries are setting their sights on international growth potentials persistently, with plans for launching 48 new apartments by 2025. The company’s enterprising design aesthetic is already looking beyond Paris, with the introduction of Highstay Villas in desirable locations like St. Tropez and Ibiza. The transformation of each property requires attention to detail, typically demanding a year-long commitment from the acquisition stage to actually opening its doors to the guests.
In a sharp pivot from its short-term rental beginnings, Highstay has also ventured into long-term offerings. Each apartment’s pricing is bespoke, considering both the specific apartment and the duration of the individual stay. This people-driven luxury concept, Highstay is more than just a place to stay—it’s an immersive, authentic Parisian experience that seeks to reshape how visitors view and experience this enchanting City of Light.
