PARIS—Renaissance Hotels has opened its sixth hotel, Renaissance Paris Republique Hotel, here in the emerging neighborhood of La Republique.
The hotel has been modeled by Didier Gomez and is inspired by the bohemian soul of the Republique district, according to the interior designer. Known for his creations for Yves Saint Laurent, LVMH and De Beers, Gomez’s interior design provides a contemporary feel with exotic woods and tawny leather contrasted with contemporary artwork in the guestrooms and public spaces.
The design includes cross-cultural features including a sculpture from Africa in the lobby, furnishings from Asia in the guestrooms and local Parisian street art throughout. According to Gomez, he sought to bring the outside in with tree motifs in the guestrooms, cloud-shaped ceiling lights and a vegetation wall in the hotel’s expansive outdoor terrace.
Renaissance Hotels recently launched its new global “Fearlessly Chic” design philosophy where indigenous touchpoints are infused into the design of each hotel.
“Today’s next-generation business traveler has a desire for discovery and wanderlust. We are so pleased to be adding the Renaissance Republique to our Paris portfolio, where Renaissance Hotels have been so well received, to enable our guests to discover this thriving area of the city,” said Amy McPherson, president and managing director, Marriott International, Europe.
The 121 rooms, inspired by local artist workshops, feature natural wood and earth tones, which complement Tom Dixon’s “Art et Floritude” modern lighting, while vintage furniture by Jean Prouvet and Charlotte Perriand reflect the hotel’s heritage.
“We designed Renaissance Republique with the local community in mind, first and foremost. We wanted to create a neighborhood destination as we believe this is what today’s next generation traveler seeks from a hotel stay,” said Gomez. “The hotel features a high-low design approach that harmoniously incorporates luxurious high-end finishes with raw, gritty, concrete surfaces. Bold, contemporary and locally-inspired elements are infused into the various spaces of the hotel to captivate locals and guests and create moments of discovery.”
There are six categories of rooms available and the hotel’s Penthouse Suite offers a private terrace complete with Jacuzzi and outdoor cinema. Amenities include complimentary vintage bicycles and mixology kits in the guestrooms.
Helmed by Chef Bénédicte Van der Motte, the hotel’s Origin restaurant serves up classic French dishes with local provenance. The hotel’s Martin Bar offers signature cocktails and a bespoke bar menu. Elsewhere, the onsite Spa O focuses on traditionally French treatments by Southy’s.