Grand Resort Bellevue London is an ideal dwelling away from dwelling

‘Think about a pair: one embodies aristocratic class, whereas the opposite exudes a cultivated, eccentric persona, coming collectively to create a lodge that blends classical parts with daring design selections,’ says Paris-based architect Fabrizio Casiraghi about his newest venture, Grand Resort Bellevue London.

Fabrizio Casiraghi designs Grand Resort Bellevue London

Following Casiraghi’s Hôtel des Grands Voyageurs, a Parisian pied-à-terre for contemporary travellers, Grand Resort Bellevue London, the primary British property by French hospitality group Lignée Resorts, lies within the coronary heart of bustling Paddington. Set inside a historic Victorian townhouse, spanning 5 flooring overlooking the serene Norfolk Sq., it homes 60 rooms infused with the unmistakable atmosphere of a standard English dwelling.

The lodge’s reception space units the tone for the general aesthetic with a mixture of bespoke furnishings and vintage finds that maintain virtually as a lot character because the room’s darkish boiserie and daring orange hue all through. The present station, a shocking addition to the lodge’s amenities, additionally resides on this space and shows an assortment of caps, notebooks and different equipment in collaboration with trend model Bode.

‘Emily, the founding father of Bode, has been an in depth buddy for years. We had mentioned collaborating on the lodge’s bar and reception space lengthy earlier than the model achieved its current success. We gave Emily carte blanche, underneath a quick on the colonial theme and a way of exoticism. Emily, delicate to those themes resulting from her husband’s Indian roots, brilliantly introduced them to life. The choice to create the Bode present station got here later as a pure extension of our collaboration,’ Casiraghi shares with Wallpaper*.

A classic really feel meets a extra up to date strategy within the lodge rooms. ‘Some inventive selections within the interiors embody conventional English brocade, carpeted flooring and vibrant textiles. These are blended with extra daring parts like floral-painted carpets within the hallways or vibrant lavatory,’ provides Casiraghi. Bespoke furnishings in darkish wooden is elegantly paired with matching carpets and curtains in muted tones. All rooms are outfitted with facilities by Floris Cosmetics and embody entry to the 24-hour Nohrd Health Studio.

The energetic spirit of the Grand Resort Bellevue London culminates within the Pondicherry Bar, extending an invite to the town whereas evoking the intimate feeling of an unique members’ lounge. Casiraghi opted for a daring palette, adorning the partitions with a vibrant yellow hue, offset by the wealthy tapestries additionally created in collaboration with Bode. ‘The deep blue tapestry boasts motifs that nod to South Asia, with elephants and tigers in addition to males wearing conventional garb including a wealthy aspect of color to the house,’ factors out Casiraghi.

Grand Resort Bellevue London is positioned at 27 Norfolk Sq.