Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg opens
Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg has opened in the elegant Saint-Honoré district, complete with design from Didier Gomez and his eclectic vision of the Parisian style.
The calm, sumptuous entrance lobby, evocative of a private salon, is bathed in the light pouring in from a skylight. The careful layout features sofas, divans and deep offer a comforting atmosphere, summing up the whole spirit of Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg.
The neighbouring 18th Century townhouse and 19th Century building that now house the hotel underwent refurbishing, with an eye to preserving and underlining their respective characteristics. Didier Gomez has succeeded in breathing life into the lobby, which has become a dynamic space in its own right.
Grey stone walls light up with gold leaves, which brings added modernity and warmth. Eyes are immediately drawn to the mirrors, or the 1970’s style audacious chandelier. In the middle of the lobby, the floor gives the illusion of reflecting a painted ceiling thanks to the rug printed with inversed charcoal sketches of figures. The choice of furnishings combine the 18th and 21st centuries with a gradation of white, beige, grey, black and gold.
Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg has 147 guestrooms, consisting of 20 Superior rooms, 81 Luxury rooms, 10 Premium rooms, 42 varying suites and one apartment. Mouldings, pendants and Louis XV style armchair, the charm of the Parisian 18th century harmonises with the design and with the asserted modernity of the furniture. Slightly old-looking mirrors reflect the brilliant ball dresses photographed by Cecil Beaton for Vogue. The light plays on pendants and precious materials while a case of studded raw leather hides the dressing and invites guests to the fitting of your most beautiful toilet.
At the heart of the celebrated Faubourg Saint-Honoré, the hotel has a vibrant feel for fashion. Considering that every creative act must sit naturally within an environment, Gomez has imagined creations that pay tribute to fashion. This approach consolidates the connection between the hotel and its neighbourhood. Attention is paid to decorative materials and objects, with unique welcoming areas revealing the true identity of Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg.
The spirit of the suites recreates the harmony and elegance of the salons in the nearby couture houses through the choice of materials, furniture and colours. Ivory, grey and black dominate, enhanced by gold, crystal and amethyst. The decorative option preferred by Didier Gomez lies with a subtle balance between the 18th century and the present day.
All suites feature a Bose Wave Music system with iPod dock and 42” flat screen, while the Opera Suites also have a hammam shower and Bose home video. The Couture Apartment recreates the harmony and quiet of a Parisian interior. The vast drawing room, wit ha study and dining room, exudes an atmosphere of serenity brought by the gentle variety of beige and ivory shades. The bedroom opens into a bathroom decorated with black and white mosaic tiles and embellished with a hammam shower and balneotherapeutic bath. High tech equipment is used throughout; in particular, the Apartment has a central control system, making it possible to control the lighting and curtains. Three adjacent bedrooms mean the entire floor is privatised and sheltered in the hotel.
The hotel’s bar features monochrome black and white design, enhanced by warm browns and golds, graphic patterns inspired by Op Art and 1960’s fashion photographs. Meanwhile, the hotel features restaurant STAY by chef Yannick Alléno.
Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg also offers a wellness area, with multiple steam rooms, experience showers and a private treatment room. The Library acts a place of relaxation as well as a setting for formal business meetings. Black lacquer and ebony bookshelves are filled with beautiful books in many languages on fashion, travel, gastronomy, the arts and more.
