Hotel Le Louis Versailles Château Mgallery by Sofitel
France
Hospitality
Wall to wall carpets
Uniquely located just a hundred meters from the Palace of Versailles, Hotel Le Louis Versailles Château MGallery by Sofitel, offers an unforgettable stay. The French four-star hotel opened a quarter-century ago and was recently in need of an update. The challenge: To complete the renovation of this prestigious hotel within a tight budget and schedule. And with the design brief of blending history and modernity.
The design idea materialises in crystal, antique mirrors and mouldings that're mixed with elegant pieces of furniture and modern materials such as concrete, but also photoprint and art. Sundukovy Sisters design studio has installed carpet on the existing floors, since one of the desired patterns comprises a paraphrase of the iconic landscape of the Gardens of Versailles. A rich emerald-green colour combines with a concrete-inspired texture to create an elegant and luxurious setting in the hotel's reception and lounge areas. The royal ambience of the carpet design reflects the famous lawn pattern of the gardens and compliments the rest of the interiors perfectly. A look of aged concrete is transferred to the walls too and blends in beautifully with the décor in antique gold and dark green, the colours of the Versailles parks. Moreover, reception desks with cone-shaped elements represent the cone-cut trees in the gardens of Versailles. A bespoke ceiling painting features a design from one of the Versailles Palace rooms, perfectly in line with other decorative elements in a concrete-like texture. One of the highlights in the lobby interior is the chic bar’s stunning chandelier imitating the form of the roof of the classic palace.
