French hospitality group Evok has announced the opening of Sinner in July 2019, joining Nolinski and Brach as the third addition to its hotel portfolio. The 43-key Tristan Auer-designed property is located in the eccentric Le Marais district of Paris, launching with a destination restaurant, bar and a spa.

Known for his surprising design details, Auer took inspiration from the Le Marais neighbourhood – often referred to as ‘Old Paris’ and now a hub of creativity – as well as the frivolity of the 70s. Vaulted archways, gothic-inspired candelabras and stained glass windows evoke a monastic aesthetic, while dark, lantern-lit hallways lead to the guestrooms, where the use of clean lines and playful prints inject a contemporary touch. Eye-catching design details include red doors with knockers and peepholes inspired by carriage porches, an installation of chained metal pipes hanging by the lifts, and a candlelit crypt opposite reception, home to a cabinet of curiosities which serves as Sinner’s curated concept store.

Upon entering, a grand lobby leads through to a double-height bar and restaurant, which is set to become an urban hangout both day and night. At Sinner’s restaurant, Chef Adam Bentalha has designed an ethnic menu of tribal food, fusing North African and South American cuisines, taking inspiration from street food culture and the simplicity of Peruvian and Brazilian dishes. Bentalha joins from Evok’s Brach hotel, having previously worked at some of the world’s finest hotel restaurants, such as the Bar Vendôme brasserie at Hotel Ritz Paris and La Bauhinia at Shangri-la Hotel Paris. Meanwhile, patisserie chef Yann Brys – named the Meilleurs Ouvrier de France in 2011 – whisks diners to far-flung destinations with exotic dessert creations.

Sinner’s bar meanwhile will showcase a distinctive menu of ten Latin-inspired concoctions, including the Crimson Heart and Memento, using fresh products and homemade infusions. Spirits are sourced from small distilleries with a large selection of rums, whiskies and gins to choose from, while cocktails are accompanied by fusion finger food such as cold kemiah, cromeskis, ceviche, shish kebabs and tapioca vegetable sauce.

Hidden behind an underground nail-studded door, the hotel’s spa, Ablutio, offers guests a private retreat from the outside world and revives its namesake tradition of tribal purification rituals. Bespoke treatments are created using Orveda products, an organic, eco-responsible, vegan, unisex brand based on Ayurvedic treatment practices. Spa facilities include an indoor pool inspired by Greek and Roman baths, a hammam and exclusive treatments designed by French spa practitioner and international wellness figure Jimmy Jarnet.

Further partnerships at the hotel will include a programme of cultural events that reflect the vibrant Le Marais neighbourhood, created through a collaboration of curators in the world of art, architecture, fashion, music and design. Bespoke musical design studio Enterstice will handle the music direction, while photography and book collector Anatole Deschy has been named as Cultural Director, and gallerist Amelie du Chalard – who established Maison d’art in 2015 – will oversee the arts programme.

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