- What: the legendary Bus Palladium is reborn as a 5-star hotel-club.
- Where: rue Pierre Fontaine, in the heart of Pigalle (Paris 9th).
- When: reopened in Spring 2026, after closing in 2022.
- The project: 35 rooms and suites across six floors, by Studio KO.
- Key features: a restaurant headed by chef Valentin Raffali, a cocktail bar, a club, and a rooftop.
The legend is back in service. Closed since 2022, the Bus Palladium, a cult concert venue in Pigalle, reopened its doors in Spring 2026 in a new guise: that of a 5-star hotel-club. A bold move that transforms one of Parisian nightlife’s temples into a place to stay, without betraying its rock ‘n’ roll soul.
From Dalí to the Rolling Stones, a Pigalle legend
Opened in 1965, the Bus Palladium wrote some of the most beautiful pages of Parisian nightlife. Salvador Dalí, Mick Jagger, The Beatles, Otis Redding, as well as Les Rita Mitsouko and Téléphone frequented or set its legendary stage alight. After definitively closing its doors in March 2022, the institution in the 9th arrondissement began a long metamorphosis to be reborn without betraying its heritage.
Thirty-five rooms by Studio KO
The transformation was entrusted to the prestigious Studio KO, the agency of architects Karl Fournier and Olivier Marty, who were also behind the Yves Saint Laurent Museum in Marrakech. Across six floors, they have designed 35 rooms and suites that extend the creative and bohemian spirit of the venue, blending heritage and modernity. The result aims to capture the energy of a concert hall within the comfort of a luxury hotel.
Restaurant, bar, and rooftop by a dream team
On the dining front, the project is led by Christian Casmèze, the venue’s historic owner, alongside Nicolas Saltiel, founder of the Chapitre Six hotel collection. The cuisine, from breakfast to the last drink, has been entrusted to chef Valentin Raffali, discovered on Top Chef, and the venue also boasts a sophisticated cocktail bar, an intimate club, and a rooftop. The hotel-club fully embraces its dual identity, serving as a daytime hub and a nighttime party spot.
Pigalle, the new epicentre of chic, nocturnal Paris
Long confined to its scandalous reputation, Pigalle has transformed into one of the capital’s most fashionable districts, blending historic institutions, neo-bistros, and exclusive venues. The rebirth of Le Bus Palladium is part of this dynamic, making the 9th arrondissement a new playground for characterful hotels. A clever positioning, at a time when travellers are seeking addresses with a story to tell.
By reviving a place steeped in memories rather than building something new, Le Bus Palladium is banking on what is rarest in hospitality: a soul. It remains to be seen whether the magic of yesteryear’s nights will also work between four-star sheets.
