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Published on 8 October 2020 · 3 min read
BetteStarlet Oval Silhouette bathtubs in a luxury hotel in Lyon
InfoWeb Marketplace · Editorial teamPublished on 8 October 2020 · 3 min read
After six years of renovation and an interior design by Jean-Philippe Nuel, the Intercontinental Lyon Hôtel-Dieu has been given a new lease of life. The former 18th-century hospital, located on the banks of the Rhône, operated for eight centuries until its final closure in 2010. In the centre of the Presqu'île of Lyon, in the heart of the city centre, the new palace hotel with 144 rooms and suites of understated luxury opened its doors in June 2019. This project, the largest private renovation of a listed site in France, features a monumental façade 360 metres long running along the Rhône. The Hôtel-Dieu is an architectural jewel, adorned in particular with a large dome rising to 32 metres, built by Soufflot, chief architect of Notre-Dame de Paris for twenty years and architect of the Panthéon between 1757 and 1790.
Grand architecture, superb contemporary interiors and luxurious amenities: this five-star establishment is establishing itself as the new benchmark for luxury in Lyon. The architectural gem began its transformation thanks to the architects of the AIA agency, the heritage architects RL et Associés and Jean-Philippe Nuel. The interior architect wanted to respect the heritage while adding a contemporary touch. He combines an elegant, contemporary style with the understated beauty of the historic building and its natural stone. His concept of ?humble luxury?, both ?monastic and precious?, is illustrated in particular by parquet floors, beautiful silk panels and mosaic showers. The cost of this property renovation project, which includes the Intercontinental luxury hotel as well as restaurants and bars, reached more than 200 million euros.
The five-star hotel spans three floors. It now houses 144 rooms, including 35 suites (13 237 m²), a convention centre of 1 325 m², a restaurant, a bar and an authentic terrace overlooking a landscaped inner courtyard. The Duplex Suites (45-55 m²), the palace hotel's emblematic rooms, offer a unique panorama over the Rhône. With large double windows rising to six metres, these apartments include a living room on the ground floor, and a sleeping area and bathroom on the lower level. The Presidential Suite brings together all the luxury of the establishment in its 150 m² or 210 m² with its two connecting bedrooms.
The interior architect favoured a humble luxury, more in keeping with the former monastic atmosphere of the place. Known for emblematic projects such as the Piscine Molitor in Paris, the Cures marines de Trouville and the Hôtel-Dieu de Marseille, Jean-Philippe Nuel chose freestanding bathtubs from the manufacturer Bette to fit out the bathrooms of the 35 suites. The BetteStarlet Oval Silhouette model in glazed titanium steel won the architect over with its timeless design and robust material.
?The freestanding bathtub lends itself to every possible staging to create a very contemporary loft atmosphere. Minimalist, it stands like a true decorative object. Glazed titanium steel is perfect for use in hospitality. This glazed surface is exceptionally glossy, extremely easy to maintain and perfectly hygienic. It also resists impacts and scratches. This premium quality, which is our hallmark, is guaranteed for thirty years,? explains Marc Chevalier, Country Manager France at Bette.
But what makes Bette's freestanding bathtub attractive and welcoming is above all its roundness and the softness of its curved lines. A certain sensuality even emanates from its curves, unlike rectangular or apron-clad bathtubs, whose imposing volume and straight lines jar the eye.
Bette uses glazed titanium steel exclusively to manufacture high-end bathroom elements. This timeless material can thus be found in bathtubs, shower trays and washbasins. As the creator of its own enamel, Bette vitrifies its products by firing. The finished product is very pleasant to the touch, with a dazzling gloss or a silky matt finish. The non-porous surface is therefore perfectly hygienic and very easy to maintain.
The new benchmark for luxury hospitality in Lyon
Grand architecture, superb contemporary interiors and luxurious amenities: this five-star establishment is establishing itself as the new benchmark for luxury in Lyon. The architectural gem began its transformation thanks to the architects of the AIA agency, the heritage architects RL et Associés and Jean-Philippe Nuel. The interior architect wanted to respect the heritage while adding a contemporary touch. He combines an elegant, contemporary style with the understated beauty of the historic building and its natural stone. His concept of ?humble luxury?, both ?monastic and precious?, is illustrated in particular by parquet floors, beautiful silk panels and mosaic showers. The cost of this property renovation project, which includes the Intercontinental luxury hotel as well as restaurants and bars, reached more than 200 million euros.
Superb contemporary hotel interiors that reflect grand architecture
The five-star hotel spans three floors. It now houses 144 rooms, including 35 suites (13 237 m²), a convention centre of 1 325 m², a restaurant, a bar and an authentic terrace overlooking a landscaped inner courtyard. The Duplex Suites (45-55 m²), the palace hotel's emblematic rooms, offer a unique panorama over the Rhône. With large double windows rising to six metres, these apartments include a living room on the ground floor, and a sleeping area and bathroom on the lower level. The Presidential Suite brings together all the luxury of the establishment in its 150 m² or 210 m² with its two connecting bedrooms.
Luxurious bathrooms with freestanding bathtubs
The interior architect favoured a humble luxury, more in keeping with the former monastic atmosphere of the place. Known for emblematic projects such as the Piscine Molitor in Paris, the Cures marines de Trouville and the Hôtel-Dieu de Marseille, Jean-Philippe Nuel chose freestanding bathtubs from the manufacturer Bette to fit out the bathrooms of the 35 suites. The BetteStarlet Oval Silhouette model in glazed titanium steel won the architect over with its timeless design and robust material.
?The freestanding bathtub lends itself to every possible staging to create a very contemporary loft atmosphere. Minimalist, it stands like a true decorative object. Glazed titanium steel is perfect for use in hospitality. This glazed surface is exceptionally glossy, extremely easy to maintain and perfectly hygienic. It also resists impacts and scratches. This premium quality, which is our hallmark, is guaranteed for thirty years,? explains Marc Chevalier, Country Manager France at Bette.
But what makes Bette's freestanding bathtub attractive and welcoming is above all its roundness and the softness of its curved lines. A certain sensuality even emanates from its curves, unlike rectangular or apron-clad bathtubs, whose imposing volume and straight lines jar the eye.
Bette uses glazed titanium steel exclusively to manufacture high-end bathroom elements. This timeless material can thus be found in bathtubs, shower trays and washbasins. As the creator of its own enamel, Bette vitrifies its products by firing. The finished product is very pleasant to the touch, with a dazzling gloss or a silky matt finish. The non-porous surface is therefore perfectly hygienic and very easy to maintain.
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