HOTEL REVIEW
pieces created especially by IZEU for the Fifties American diners, with its self-service
hotel, Dutch firm Pol Potten have supplied food counter, bright red Formica-topped
various standing lamps, stools and side tables. tables, and leather seating. Finally, on the
Fabrics are from Lelievre, Missoni and Dedar, ground floor, the hotel’s only meeting room
with Lano carpets and zebra skin rugs (also has a contemporary Seventies style which can
by Pol Potten). Lighting has been supplied accommodate up to 16 people boardroom
by the likes of Contardi of Italy, La Fibule, style or thirty standing.
and local showroom Silvera. Bathroom “In re-creating the Hotel Jules, I was
fittings are by Inda of Italy with Brot mirrors. seduced by the challenge and the fun that
Furniture includes travel trunk vanity units could be had in creating a new angle to
and wardrobes, and retro-style dressing tables. accommodations in this city, especially as
The hotel’s logo, a pair of pouting Dali-esque it gave us a chance to breathe fresh air into
lips, is seen in wall mounted plaster moulds, the hotel industry of Paris,” says Grace Leo.
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alongside photography by Stephanie Saade “Our goal was to be daring but functional.
and flea market artworks. I wanted to create a place that was stylish
Hotel Jules
Public areas are limited to a cosy bar at the and innovative but at the same time had no
49 Rue Lafayette
entrance of the hotel, and a small basement attitude – a trap that fashionable hotels have a 75009 Paris France
breakfast room. In the bar, two large black tendency to fall in.”
Tel: +33 1 42 85 05 44
Web: www.hoteljules.com
chequered armchairs sit in front of the white The chic elements of the hotel are seen
bar with vintage accents. Contemporary in fashion references and details such as
square chrome and black leather barstools the Chanel-style piping of an upholstered
„ 101 guestrooms inc. 6 suites
neighbour a selection of round side tables, armchair, the studded belt buckles wrapped
‰ Breakfast bar
some in polished lacquer, others in rough- around the travel trunk style wardrobes, or the  Bar
hewn wood, again supplied by Pols Potten. houndstooth check of the lobby carpet. The
+ Meeting Room
Colour comes from the antique collection casual side is represented in the carefree way
of glass and crystal decanters, filled with such elements are mixed and matched. Jules
Owner: Westmont Hospitality Group
brightly-hued liqueurs, neatly arranged is like an immaculately dressed Parisian lady
Operator: GLA Hotels
atop the bar counter, and a stuffed peacock with an inimitable sense of style, but also an
Designers: IZEU
overlooking the scene from the window. approachable air of warmth and fun – much
The breakfast room is inspired by classic like Grace Leo herself in fact.
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