Dona K.
Yelp
Fun, novel, trendy, cool. Thought we'd try something different in Paris this time around. Creative, artistic, hotel motif requires high maintenance, lots of little lights to maintain, etc. New owner is not maintaining rooms in a way that feels special or entirely true to artist's original vision. I can see that going downhill fast. Broken fixtures, burnt out bulbs, worn furnishings, and the like. I feel like if we return in a year we would be met with run down rooms, so glad we got to see it when we did. The rooms - we have stayed in both the Levitation on Roof and the Diamant Noir were both fun... However, Levitation on Roof, especially, is definitely more form over function and only fun for a night or so. Diamant was more practical (you aren't trying to do your day time make-up in dark nightclub lighting, for example). When working properly, the design and effect of the lighting in both rooms was quite impressive.
Unfortunately the location is not convenient to our favorite stomping grounds in Paris, so we probably would stay elsewhere next time, especially for an extended stay.
But over all a cool experience, and really nice reception staff. What they lack in experience they make up for in courtesy and sincerely wanting to do what it takes to make your stay as nice as possible. They were very accommodating and I really appreciated that. As for the housekeeping staff - maybe not as much.
The rooms were very cool (Paris heat wave) and quiet and comfortable for sleeping, which was wonderful. Breakfast was pleasant, too. :)