HOTEL LILOU
A HARMONY OF DESIGN ERAS
In the historic heart of Hyères, close to France’s Mediterranean coast, the Haussmannian facade of Hotel Lilou conceals a chic and timeless interior that honors the hotel’s heyday in the early 20th century.
Seamlessly weaving together different design eras, Lilou pays homage to Hyères’ heritage as a classic Côte d’Azur retreat – an in-demand destination of the European glitterati from the late 1800s onwards, who flocked to its sparkling azure coast in search of indulgent escape.
HYÈRES’ HISTORY OF HOSPITALITY
First opened as a hotel in 1890, the building is now a vision of owner David Pirone and the Parisian design studio Haddou Dufourcq. Together, they transformed what was a blank canvas into a 37-bedroom celebration of Hyères’ hospitality story, combining graphic art deco designs with Palladian elements and touches of 1920s tropical bohemianism.
Studio Haddou Dufourcq
THE WINTER GARDEN
Hotel Lilou’s 200-square meter terrace and pool are infused with the spirit of the Riviera holiday, with a Palladian-style pergola, specially commissioned frescoes, and cabochon stones to evoke the grand mansions of Hyères in the 19th century.
With their curves and fringes, Mathieu Matégot’s Tropique Dining Chairs make the ideal addition to the breezy and leisurely atmosphere.
ACCENTS OF NATURE
In the lounge and bar, Gabriella Crespi’s Bohemian 72 Sofas - originally designed on the terrace of her Milan home in 1972 – conjure the carefree, tropical style of the 1920s. The sofa’s curved-rattan form is complemented by the rattan stem and bamboo shade of Paavo Tynell’s 9602 Floor Lamp, and contrasted with the raw stone materiality of GamFratesi’s Doric Coffee Tables in electric gray limestone.
Throughout the hotel restaurant, Rainer Daumiller’s robust and rustic armchairs in golden pine are tucked beneath the tables, inviting guests to sit down to savor the chef’s contemporary Mediterranean menu in a refreshingly light and leafy setting.
Throughout the space, graphic lines, geometric layers, and bold framing converge in an eclectic but cohesive design narrative.
In pieces such as Paavo Tynell’s 9602 Floor Lamp and the Grace Lounge Chairs, materials including straw and rattan infuse the hotel with a spirit of nature, balancing the precision of pattern with a characterful alfresco aesthetic.
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