Based on the idea of a building seen from inside and out, STUDIOS created a new identity for the building; understated and contemporary, it fosters dialogue with the site’s surroundings.

The nearby Gare de Lyon inspired the building’s architectural language: profiles and curves recall railroad tracks and the mobility of users.

The sober facade is decorated with mesh lighting that is also reminiscent of train tracks, a pervasive element throughout.

An immersive corridor from the light-filled lobby leads guests to the hotel’s bar and restaurant and away from the bustle of the city streets.

The restaurant were designed like a glassed-in industrial workshop around Etienne Rey’s “Vortex” installation, which creates a transition with the conference center on the second floor.

Inspired by innovations in the workplace, the site offers multiple types of workspaces. The restaurant’s capacity can be increased on weekends to accommodate families for brunch.

With their lowered window sills and views of Paris, the bright, light-filled rooms seem to float in the skies, inviting guests to experience the city in a new fashion.

All the decorative elements within, from the carpets to the headboards, were custom-designed. STUDIOS’ interior design concept has since become the reference for other Courtyard by Marriott hotels.