Europe’s hotel construction pipeline accounts for nearly a quarter of all forthcoming projects worldwide. Unsurprisingly, France falls within the top three countries for hotel construction in the region.
The French hotel market is set to grow steadily, with 102 hotels totalling 17,054 rooms set to open in the near future according to data collected by Tophotelprojects. Paris is the fastest-growing city in terms of new hotels, with 31 projects and 6,058 rooms on the way – focusing particularly on the luxury sector.
According to the data service, eight of the total pipeline projects in Paris will open before the end of the year, with five already in the pre-opening phase. An additional 12 hotels are set to arrive in 2021, bringing with them 1,648 extra keys. Only two projects are lined up for 2022, although nine have been signed off for 2023 and beyond.
Featured below are just a few of the key properties on the horizon in the French capital. If you would like further information – including contact details for the developers, operators, designers and procurement teams behind each project – please visit www.tophotelprojects.com.
Kimpton St Honoré Paris
Located in the Opéra District in a heritage building with Art Nouveau and Art Deco facades, Kimpton St Honoré Paris is the brand’s first hotel in France. Famed French architect and designer Charles Zana will transform the historic building to introduce Kimpton’s elegant and playful design to France. The 149-key property will feature 24 suites, an indoor swimming pool, luxury treatment rooms, multiple F&B spaces including a rooftop terrace café and bar with 360 degree views of the city.
EXPRESS CHECK-OUT: Opening Date: 2021 • Investor/Owner: AXA Investment Managers • Architecture: Agence B&B Architects • Interior Design: Charles Zana • Group: InterContinental Hotels Group • General Contractor: Vinci Immobilier
Photography: © Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
citizenM Paris Champs Élysées
Opening its doors on rue de la Boétie in summer 2021, citizenM Champs Élysées is the brand’s fourth hotel in the capital. With the help of long-time collaborators and architects Concrete Amsterdam, an existing building is currently being transformed into a 151-key tech-savvy citizenM hotel. In addition to signature citizenM elements, the project will feature a front-facing terrace overlooking the Champs-Élysées and the Eiffel Tower and an expansive hideout where guests can enjoy the green inner courtyard.
EXPRESS CHECK-OUT: Opening Date: 2021 • Group: citizen • Interior Design and Architecture: concrete
Photography: © citizenM
Bvlgari Hotel Paris
Designed by Italian architectural firm Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel and Parisian studio Valode & Pistre, the revamped building has been conceived as a transition to modernity, incorporating traditional Parisian limestone, a renewed façade and aesthetics reminiscent of 19th century Haussmanian urban patterns. The eighth project in the Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts collection will comprise 76 guestrooms and a range of luxury facilities, including a spa, 25m swimming pool and a Bvlgari restaurant and bar opening to a courtyard garden.
EXPRESS CHECK-OUT: Opening Date: 2021 • Group: Marriott International • General Contractor: Plendi
Photography: © Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts
1 Hotel Paris
Part of an ambitious development above the railways in the district Paris-Rive Gauche, the new 12,700m2 complex – designed by Japanese firm Kengo Kuma & Associates – will host an Eco-Luxury Hotel, as well as a panoramic restaurant, a Slo Living hostel and co-working space. Slated to open in 2023, the sustainable and innovative hotel will feature guestrooms with minimalist, stripped-back interiors and wall-to-ceiling windows providing unobstructed views of the city and surrounding nature.
EXPRESS CHECK-OUT: Opening Date: 2023 • Owner and Developer: Compagnie de Phalsbourg • Architecture: Kengo Kuma & Associates • Landscape: Horticulture & Gardens • Group: 1 Hotels • General Contractor: Eiffage Construction
Photography: © Kengo Kuma & Associates
Maison Heler Metz a Curio by Hilton Collection
Maison Heler, the monolithic and monochromatic building topped by an 18th century traditional Alsatian home, will be operated by the Hilton group as part of its Curio collection. The house will rest atop the 14th floor and include a rooftop terrace and garden, peppered with local trees and offering breath-taking views over the entire city. The house will include 119 guestrooms, two restaurants and two bars, as well as a gym and private meeting spaces.
EXPRESS CHECK-OUT: Opening Date: 2021 • Developer: Maison Heler/Divodurum • Investor/Owner: Yvon Gérad • Interior Design & Architecture: Starck Architects • Group: Hilton Worldwide • Management: Groupe Maranatha • General Contractor: Demathieu Bard
Photography: © 2020 Hilton
