In 2025, Four Seasons Hotel George V entered a new chapter in its history: the complete renovation of its 243 rooms and suites, designed by Pierre-Yves Rochon (PYR) extending a collaboration that began more than twenty-five years ago…
True to the spirit of Four Seasons Hotel George V, the Pierre-Yves Rochon studio has gone beyond the traditional hotel model, reimagining every accommodation as part of a collection of private residences.
“Through this renovation, we wanted to take a decisive step forward. My ambition was to transform each room into a true Parisian apartment – a place to inhabit, to embrace, and to cherish as a home away from home. Today, luxury is not about ostentation; it lies in the quiet quality of volumes, light, and materials. To design an interior is to tell a story; at the George V, that story is of a cultivated and timeless Paris that continues to reinvent itself.” – Pierre-Yves Rochon
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Since his first intervention in 1999, Pierre-Yves Rochon has consistently guided the George V through a respectful yet ambitious process of renewal. The 2025 renovation extends this trajectory: each room and suite has been conceived as a Parisian apartment, complete with vestibules, flowing circulation, haute couture-inspired dressing rooms, private libraries, and intimate dining spaces. The intention is clear – to offer guests the impression of truly living in Paris, in a personal pied-à-terre, rather than merely staying in a hotel.
The concept is built around four guiding principles:
Domestic volumes: clear distinction between reception and private areas, integration of libraries and workspaces, extension onto terraces and planted balconies.
Fluidity and light: subtle opening of perspectives, new windows framing the city, and an enhanced dialogue with natural light.
Invisible technology: intuitive home automation developed with HENRI, discreetly integrated to ensure comfort without compromising aesthetics.
Craftsmanship and savoir-faire: collaboration with leading artisans and makers for parquetry, marbles, textiles, and ironwork, ensuring continuity with Parisian tradition while embracing contemporary refinement.
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Three suites epitomise this vision – The Penthouse Suite has been redesigned to capture natural light and open its interiors onto a landscaped balcony. The Eiffel Tower now enters the room like a living tableau, visible from both the living room and the private terraces. The Parisian Eiffel Suite, imagined as a family residence, combines intimacy and flexibility with two interconnecting bedrooms. Its Calacatta Oro marble fireplace and landscaped terraces reflect both Parisian elegance and a residential way of life. The Première Suite, conceived as a more confidential interior, unfolds in a serene palette punctuated by refined details such as Lalique sconces, restored furniture, and original works by Gérard Redoules.
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Each suite expresses the same ambition – to reconcile the elegance of Haussmannian heritage with the fluidity of contemporary living.
This transformation is part of a longer narrative – for over two decades, the George V has continuously reinvented itself while remaining faithful to its identity. Following the refurbishment of its salons, restaurants, and public areas, the renovation of the 243 rooms and suites completes a cycle of renewal. It confirms the hotel’s standing as one of the world’s most celebrated addresses, where heritage, innovation, and Parisian art de vivre converge.
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