Built in the early 20th century to plans by Paul Friesé and Cassien Bernard for the former Banque Suisse & Française headquarters in Paris, the building was converted into a hotel in 2009 by Serero architects. It is located at 20, rue Lafayette.
entrance
entrance
central hall
central hall
Inside, the central space, a rotunda covered by a large glass roof, is spectacular.
rotunda
rotunda
glass roof
glass roof
The rotunda's glass roof, as well as the central staircase were designed by Gustave Eiffel.
staircase
staircase
staircase
staircase
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