The lobby of Le Grand Hôtel Cayré showcases bespoke timber joinery crafted by Michaelis Boyd, complemented by marble accents.
The Collector’s Suite by Gilbert Kann. Pictured: A pair of leather sling armchairs and timber coffee tables by Heinz Witthoeft, Germany 1959. Bookcase by Rinck Manufacture, France, 2024. On the bookshelf, art curated by Gilbert Kann and the ISP table lamp on Black Marquina Marble Base by DCW Editions. M4 Suspension lamp by Michel Mortier, 1952. The living space also includes the Disderot 10527 floor lamp by Michel Mortier, designed in 1972.
Located on one of Saint-Germain-des-Prés’ most iconic boulevards, the Collector’s Suite at Le Grand Hôtel Cayré is an immersive design stay curated by esteemed art advisor Gilbert Kann.
From the street, the façade of this early twentieth-century building—originally designed by architect Achille Champy—appears vastly different to its neighbours. Wrought-iron balconies, a waved veranda and grand arched windows set the tone of what’s to follow throughout the hotel; Art Deco heritage paired with a nod to the present.
When the original hotel opened in 1920 under the name ‘Hôtel Cayré’, it quickly became a hub for the left bank of Paris’ creatives to meet, dine and dance. Fast forward a century later and the new hotel, restored to its former glory by London and New York-based architecture and design practice Michaelis Boyd, aims to revive that spirit.
Le Grand Hôtel Cayré suite designed by Michaelis Boyd.
The Collector’s Suite by Gilbert Kann. Pictured: Moon sofa by Leleu, Disderot wall lamp 2093-A by Olivier Mourgue, France, 1967. And the Mantis wall sconce by Bernard Schottlander for DCW Editions.
The lobby of Le Grand Hôtel Cayré showcases bespoke timber joinery crafted by Michaelis Boyd, complemented by marble accents.
The Collector’s Suite by Gilbert Kann. Pictured: The bedroom features the Fish Pilot chair by Pierre Sala 1982, White Notebook Desk by Pierre Sala 1984 and custom headboard and side tables.
Le Grand Hôtel Cayré offers 121 bespoke rooms alongside two distinct suites overlooking the Eiffel Tower; The Collector’s Suite and The Collector’s Chamber, both fitted out by French art advisor, personal shopper and collector Gilbert Kann. The suites—which can either be reserved separately or together to form an apartment— are an ode to collectable modernist design and France’s unique craftsmanship.
Recognisable 20th and 21st-century pieces are paired with bespoke one-off items throughout the space, both at home next to legacy French brands including Maison Pierre Frey and DCW Editions. As each piece is directly available for purchase, the suite is an ever-evolving showcase where no two visits are alike.
Gilbert Kann has collaborated closely with Michaelis Boyd to ensure that the experience goes beyond just the aesthetics. Every detail aside from the visual elements has also been considered in the Collector’s Suite, with Le Labo Santal 33-scented shower sets, an all-inclusive minibar with refreshments from local French makers, a retro Marshall speaker and a curated lineup of art, architecture and design coffee table books.
In an arrondissement celebrated for its diverse art history, private galleries and vintage showrooms, the Collector’s Suite at Le Grand Hôtel Cayré naturally reflects its surroundings.
The façade of Le Grand Hôtel Cayré, designed by architect Achille Champuy in 1920, features intricate wrought-iron balconies, a sweeping veranda, and grand arched windows.
