Bus Palladium 2026: 1960s Club Becomes 5-Star Hotel
Studio KO transforms the historic Bus Palladium in Paris's Pigalle into a 5-star hotel with 35 rooms, opening April 10, 2026.
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
- Studio KO transforms the historic 1960s Bus Palladium nightclub into a luxury 5-star hotel
- Opened on April 10, 2026, featuring 35 rooms and suites, a restaurant, and a rooftop
- Preserves its rock 'n' roll spirit with red neon lights, an underground club, and music nods
On Rue Pierre Fontaine in Paris's Pigalle district, the legendary nightlife venue Bus Palladium has returned as a five-star hotel. Opened on April 10, 2026, the project brings together 35 rooms and suites, a restaurant and bar, a rooftop, and an underground club within a six-story building that extends deep underground.
Led by architects Karl Fournier and Olivier Marty of Studio KO, the intervention does not recreate the former venue room by room. Instead, it translates its history through materials and atmosphere. Because the original structure made of brick, stone, concrete, and metal could not structurally support the addition, the building was ultimately demolished and rebuilt with new historical references.
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
The new structure fills a low gap in the Parisian streetscape, featuring a 14-meter excavation down to four underground levels. Above ground, a restrained sandblasted concrete façade echos Haussmannian stone tones, while the interior merges raw concrete with thick patterned carpets and 1960s and 70s design cues.
The transformation of Bus Palladium into a luxury hotel exemplifies the modern trend of merging underground nightlife heritage with high-end hospitality. This approach caters to contemporary travelers seeking immersive cultural narratives and authentic local histories embedded within sophisticated architectural design.
Across the 35 rooms and suites, musical details abound, including light switches resembling vintage amplifiers, door handles shaped like microphone grilles, and custom wooden speakers. The Dalí Suite further leans into the 1960s aesthetic with a modular DS-600 De Sede sofa and a balcony overlooking the signature neon sign, curated by artistic director Caroline de Maigret.
Source: designboom
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