Happy. Pharrell Williams is inevitably happy. The star will soon have a nice pied-à-terre when he visits Paris. The artist, who is also creative director of Louis Vuitton's men's collections, has teamed up with investors Mohari Hospitality and Omnam to acquire Saint James & Albany Hotel and breathe new life into this establishment in Paris's Golden Triangle. Perfectly located opposite the Tuileries Gardens on rue de Rivoli, the establishment had been closed for renovations since May 2021.
Housed in a private mansion dating from the Grand Siècle, the Saint James & Albany previously offered 200 rooms and suites, a restaurant, a spa in vaulted cellars and a restaurant. a dozen rooms and lounges to host professional meetings. Will this events dimension be incorporated into the new project? Will the hotel carry a recognised luxury hotel brand, given, for example, that Pharrell Williams is working with LVMH, which in turn is working with Accor on the accelerating the renaissance of Orient Express ? It's a mystery, since no details have been given about the future establishment. But one thing is almost certain: if future co-owners are anything to go by, it will be luxurious.
" This project embodies our commitment to identifying and creating unique luxury hotel projects that offer unrivalled experiences in the world's most sought-after destinations." said J. Allen Smith, CEO of Mohari Hospitality, adding to its portfolio of luxury hotels, which includes the Four Seasons Madrid and the 1 Hotel Toronto. For his part, David Zisser, founder and CEO of Omnam Group, emphasises the expertise of his company " in the creation ofunforgettable luxury hotel experiences" for the Baccarat Hotel in Florence, the Edition Lake Como, the W Rome and the future Kimpton POST in Rotterdam. As for Pharrell Williams, quoted by Le Figarothe artist declared: " Paris is a source of infinite inspiration, and this venue will embody that unique energy." .
