At the heart of the sublime 9th district in Paris and just a stone’s throw from the historic covered passages, the Madame Drouot hotel pays tribute to the iconic Drouot auction house whilst adding a touch – and even a title – of femininity…
With luxury and comfort seamlessly working in harmony, Hôtel Madame Drouot has quickly established itself as the new and vibrant place to be seen for both international and Parisian guests, with its stylish home-from-home design.
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Interior Designer Stéphanie Coutas envisioned a blend of curiosity and elegance. Being a gallery owner herself, she is accustomed to establishing powerful dialogues between art and space, objects and materials.
“The proximity to the legendary Drouot auction house was a very inspiring starting point for me. I wanted to revisit decorative arts and different eras.” – Stéphanie Coutas, Interior Designer
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The luxury hotel comprises of 33 guestrooms and suites, a restaurant called Café Monsieur, and a spa. Hotel Madame Drouot was designed to exude style and balance classical references with contemporary elements. Engravings and vintage objects such as the white marble bust which represents a noblewoman from the 18th century, bought at an auction by Coutas, blend seamlessly with the modern graphic and abstract fabrics and wallpapers.
Each detail was carefully considered with close attention to the selection and combination of colours, from pastels hues to deeper, bolder colours. The same care was taken with the interplay of textures and materials, particularly around marble and wood. In the lobby, a custom-designed fireplace by Coutas welcomes guests in a warm, inviting atmosphere, along with a feature wall in chocolate-coloured ethnic-patterned wallpaper by Arte.
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Other decorative elements, such as a selenite mirror crafted by the interior designer herself and a monumental stucco archway, set the tone for her elegant style and her appreciation for artisanal craftsmanship.
Accessible from the lobby, Café Monsieur has around 30 tables and is designed in an iconic Parisian bistro style. A mixture of banquettes and colourful chairs as well as several unique items, create a joyous and elegant atmosphere.
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The original staircase has been restored and allows guests to access the bedrooms. In the stairwell, the walls are adorned with Casamance fabric in maximalist patterns, paired with a baseboard in thin light-oak wooden slats. You can also access the bedrooms and suites by an elevator which is decked out in leather upholstery.
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The Madame Drouot offers four different types of rooms and suites. Each one is spacious and luxurious with impressive high ceilings and unparalleled views of the iconic Parisian Hausmann architecture in the area. The colour harmonies are soft, expressed through different colour palettes, ranging from neutral creams and light greys to vibrant oranges and blues. Each ensuite is coordinated with the corresponding colour scheme.
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