What looks like a traditional facade in the 15th arrondissement actually hides a complete structural rebuild, capped by a midnight blue zinc extension. Le Wallace Hôtel & Bar occupies a site once known locally as a "hollow tooth," now filled with a design scheme that bypasses typical Parisian cues for the glossy nostalgia of the 1970s Italian Riviera. Inside, designers Hauvette & Madani used lacquered wood headboards, terrazzo, and striped textiles to create an atmosphere closer to a vintage train cabin than a standard hotel room.
The layout centers on a courtyard bar beneath a 26-foot glass roof, where guests gather for Italian wines and aperitivo plates like focaccia and charcuterie. The 45 rooms vary significantly in size, from compact single "cabins" suited for solo travelers to connecting family units. On the first three floors, open-air corridors connect the rooms, bringing a bit of the outside in as you navigate the building.
A rooftop terrace sits above the zinc cladding, furnished with deckchairs and offering a clear view of the Eiffel Tower nearby. It serves as a quiet vantage point in a largely residential neighborhood, removed from the immediate crush of the major tourist sites but within walking distance of the Champ de Mars and the Seine. A small fitness center with rowing machines and weights is available downstairs, though the terrace tends to see more use.
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Le Wallace Hôtel & Bar
