Hotel Westminster Paris Renovation Blends British Club Style

In a city known for historic hotels, Hotel Westminster has spent over two centuries developing its unique identity. Situated at 13 rue de la Paix, between Place Vendôme and the Palais Garnier, the Parisian address underwent an extensive restoration led by interior architect Laurent Maugoust, alongside British designer Helen Stephens who reimagined its restaurant, Le Céladon. Completed a year ago, the project preserves architectural layers accumulated throughout the building's history while introducing contemporary interior spaces.

The property's story traces back to 1802, when Napoleon Bonaparte ordered the sale of land belonging to a former Capuchin convent, commissioning architects Percier and Fontaine to develop the district. Originally named rue Napoléon before becoming rue de la Paix in 1814, the street welcomed Hôtel Wagram in 1807 as the predecessor to today's Westminster. As British travelers settled in the neighborhood, the area gained a reputation as a small piece of London within Paris, a heritage reflected in the hotel's name.

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The building continued to evolve through successive extensions and renovations, most notably between 1905 and 1907 when architect Jacques Marcel Aubertin shaped its characteristic Haussmannian silhouette. Inside the rooms and suites, antique items such as 19th-century clocks, historical paintings, photographs, and period furnishings remain displayed, offering views facing either rue de la Paix or a flower-filled inner courtyard.

Additional guest facilities now include a dedicated fitness space complementing the redesigned Le Céladon restaurant, marking a new chapter for the property following its fifth-star recognition in 2025 according to project details shared by the design teams.

Source: designboom