Jacques Blanc, the capital’s renowned historic restaurateur, continues
his saga of boutique-hotels, renovating the Victor Hugo Paris Kléber in Paris’s 16th arrondissement.
For this new challenge, he has surrounded himself with Arnaud Dupin, his right-hand man since 2008, from a family of hoteliers and himself in the luxury hotel business for many years.
An Art Deco enthusiast, Jacques Blanc decided to highlight this 1930s building, with its exceptional, secret view over an aerial water basin unknown to Parisians.
Following the renovation of the Hôtel Pastel ***, Jacques Blanc once again called on Laurent Maugoust, architect-designer, and gave him carte blanche. A single proposal from Maugoust was enough to launch the project. This charming, characterful hotel is the result of a harmonious collaboration between the two men and their teams.
Laurent Maugoust imagines this timeless boutique-hotel as an extension of a home, where friends are invited to stay. With his precise, innovative and trendy eye, he succeeds in instilling the chic, friendly and welcoming feel that customers are looking for.
While respecting the 1930s spirit of the building, Laurent Maugoust continues the history of the Hôtel Victor Hugo Paris Kléber, modernizing it to reflect the art of living of the period.
“Naturally inspired by the Art Deco architecture of the building that houses the Hôtel Victor Hugo Paris Kléber, we have, in the manner of an ensemblier, placed ornamentation and decor at the heart of the transformation of this beautiful establishment in order to restore its letters of nobility “.
Laurent Maugoust
For Laurent Maugoust, modernity comes from space. Opening up a building modernizes it, even if it remains classic. With this in mind , he has created an open-plan space and worked on perspectives, such as the marble carpet-like floor in the lobby, or the Art Deco patterns on the entrance door , which recall the exterior architecture.
He mixed furniture and motifs, without ever leaving the Art Deco chromatic range.
“Particular care was taken in selecting singular and eclectic materials such as raffia, grained leather, marble, velvet, satin, polished glass, lacquered wood or metal to create an elegant, timeless address .”
Laurent Maugust
Nestled in this beautiful Art Deco building, l’hôtel offers the elegance, charm and refinement of a private Parisian home .
Laurent Maugoust reworked the spaces “using coverings and color as structuring elements”. A black marble and white carpet illuminates the lobby, playing on the chromatic range of Art Deco: black, white and gold. The walls of the monochrome boudoir lounges are sheathed in emerald green, celadon, red d’Andrinople and Givenchy pink velvet. Slatted screens with mirrors subtly delineate spaces.
The details are elaborate and sophisticated, yet uncluttered and refined, such as the brass door handles and studding, reminiscent of the materials used in the Art Deco period. Like the stretched canvas mirror on the ceiling of the library, a device that enlarges and modernizes the room, while retaining the spirit of the period.
The 75 renovated rooms of this boutique hotel are accessible via two elevators and a lovely staircase serving all 8 floors. The corridors are hushed by the leopard-print carpeting favored by Madeleine Castaing, considered one of the greatest decorators of the 20th century.
On the first floor, the lobby has been designed as a warm, multi-purpose space where you can meet up for breakfast, have a drink at the bar or relax in the library and discover the works of Victor Hugo.
– The “Les Contemplations” bar
The bar, an important living space within a hotel, has been designed
in a chic, subdued atmosphere for moments of
pleasure and conviviality. Soft lighting is integrated
into the mirrored wall shelf, illuminating the bottles
to create a warm atmosphere. The deep blue
velvet walls and 30’s sconces inspire
a feeling of comfort in a space that makes
want to linger.
On the drinks menu, a selection of beverages will satisfy customers at any time of day.
In the kitchen, a selection of Boco dishes and desserts will be offered à la carte (and in room service). Created by Vincent Ferniot, this concept of gourmet, healthy, top-of-the-range, preservative-free dishes, signed by Michelin-starred chefs and great pastry chefs, has been seducing customers for several years. Served in attractive glass jars, they will be ready to enjoy at any time, in your room or elsewhere. The menu will evolve throughout the year, always offering seasonal produce and a variety of menus (meat and fish recipes, as well as vegetarian and gluten-free dishes).
“Boco was born out of the desire to eat better, healthier and faster in any location looking for a simple catering solution. Drawing on our experience in the restaurant business, we have succeeded in developing , in conjunction with our renowned star chefs and pastry chefs, a Hospitality range for use in quality hotels that do not have their own kitchen teams. With this tasty, natural and practical range, we are delighted to be joining the Blanc Group and to be contributing to the inauguration of the Hôtel Victor Hugo Paris Kléber, confident that our dishes and desserts will live up to the quality standards expected by its clientele.”
Breakfast is served as a buffet with savory and sweet options. Made with organic produce, it also offers gluten-free products.
19 rue Copernic – 75116 Paris Tel: +33 (0) 1 45 53 76 01
https://victorhugohotel.com/fr/ [email protected]
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