Louis Vuitton’s First Hotel On the Champs Élysées: The Ultimate Luxury Experience Coming to Paris in 2026

Haute couture was born in Paris, so it seems only fitting that fashion house Louis Vuitton should be opening its very first luxury hotel on one of the most famous streets in the world, the Champs Élysées. As you’d expect from this brand, the design is eye-catching, bold, and makes a statement mimicking the iconic trunk. 

When the world’s most iconic luxury trunk maker ventures into hospitality, you know the result will be nothing short of spectacular. It’s already drawing crowds, even in its construction phase, and is fast becoming a landmark in its own right.

The reported price of a stay is eye-wateringly high, but what else do you expect from a luxury brand? Shall we take a peek and see exactly what we can expect from a Louis Vuitton hotel?

The New Louis Vuitton Hotel On the Champs Élysées

The hotel will occupy 103-111 Avenue des Champs-Élysées, spanning an impressive 6,000 square meters. This Art Nouveau building was originally constructed in 1896 as the Elysée Palace Hotel, and has witnessed some fascinating chapters of Parisian history. 

While construction continues, Louis Vuitton has turned even the renovation process into a tourist attraction. The building’s façade has been covered with a giant replica of one of the brand’s iconic monogrammed trunks, complete with metallic hardware and signature patterns.

This shimmering, oversized installation has already become one of the most photographed spots in Paris, capturing the brand’s DNA of heritage craftsmanship meeting contemporary innovation.

CEO Pietro Beccari has called the view from his office in the building “the most spectacular view in the world,” overlooking the Champs-Élysées toward Place de la Concorde, with views of both the Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower.

What to Expect: Design and Amenities

While Louis Vuitton has kept many details under wraps, some exciting features have been revealed. The building will be redesigned around a vast central hall, with the interior courtyard transformed into a space topped by a spectacular glass roof. 

The project includes 3,500 square meters of exhibition spaces dedicated to art and the brand’s heritage, with art galleries extending from the basement to the third floor.

The hotel will feature 10 luxury suites, including three duplexes and a triplex, all offering panoramic views. And as if all that wasn’t enough, as a guest, you have your own exclusive entrance from Rue de Bassano and access to a 1,500 square meter spa in the basement, including a swimming pool as well as treatment and fitness areas.

The fifth and sixth floors will house a prestigious restaurant with a flowered terrace accessible from the rooms. The project will also include what’s expected to be the world’s largest Louis Vuitton store, spanning 5,886 square meters across four levels, seamlessly integrated with the hotel experience.

A Natural Extension of the Brand

This venture marks Louis Vuitton’s first full-scale hotel, though the brand has been testing the hospitality waters. Louis Vuitton opened its first café and restaurant in Osaka, Japan, in January 2020, followed by a restaurant in Saint-Tropez’s White 1921 hotel in June 2022. The brand has also launched “Maxime Frédéric at Louis Vuitton” café and chocolate shop at Cheval Blanc Paris.

This project places Louis Vuitton in the exclusive club of fashion houses with their own hotels, joining the ranks of Bulgari and Armani. However, this will be the first explicitly branded Louis Vuitton accommodation, distinguishing it from LVMH’s existing Cheval Blanc properties.

The Investment

According to industry experts, the fashion house will pay approximately 60 million euros in annual rent for the building. Can you imagine paying that sort of rent? But, being on the Champs-Élysées, I guess it’s to be expected. The location adjacent to Louis Vuitton’s largest store on the world’s most famous shopping boulevard makes it a strategic investment in brand immersion and luxury experiences.

Pricing and Booking

While official booking information hasn’t been released yet, speculation is already swirling about what a stay will cost. Rumors suggest prices could range from €5,000 to €10,000 per night, though these figures remain unconfirmed. Given the level of luxury, exclusive suites, and the brand’s positioning, rates are expected to rival or exceed Paris’s most prestigious hotels.

As of now, Louis Vuitton hasn’t opened reservations or released an official booking system. Those interested in staying at this landmark property should monitor Louis Vuitton’s official channels for announcements closer to the opening date.

Opening Timeline

The hotel is officially scheduled to open in 2026, though industry insiders anticipate potential delays due to the complexity of the renovation. The project represents a significant commitment to Paris, reinforcing the brand’s French roots and its deep connection to the city where Louis Vuitton was founded in 1854.

The Fascinating History of 103-111 Avenue des Champs-Élysées

Before Louis Vuitton transforms this landmark into its first hotel, the building at 103-111 Avenue des Champs-Élysées has witnessed over a century of Parisian history, intrigue, and transformation.

The Belle Époque Birth (1896-1899)

The story begins in 1896, when the Compagnie Internationale des Grands Hôtels (CIGH) partnered with the Elysée Palace Hotel Company to create a grand establishment. The project was strategically planned to accommodate the anticipated influx of visitors for the 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle, one of the most spectacular world fairs ever held.

Construction began in 1898, designed by the renowned architect Georges Chedanne (1861-1940), who had won the prestigious Grand Prix de Rome in 1887. Chedanne, who would later design the famous Galeries Lafayette Haussmann, created a magnificent Art Nouveau masterpiece that would become the very first grand travelers’ hotel on the Champs-Élysées.

The building was revolutionary for its time, constructed with reinforced concrete and featuring elaborate Art Nouveau decorative elements. The façade showcases stunning sculptural details by some of the era’s finest artists:

• Hippolyte Lefèbvre (Grand Prix de Rome 1892) created reliefs depicting dance and fishing scenes with children and swans
• Paul Gasq (1860-1944) designed fauns, vegetal garlands, and goat heads
• Louis Baralis crafted dramatic scenes of children captured by serpents
• François Sicard (Grand Prix de Rome 1891) executed Bacchanalian scenes

The Grand Hotel Era (1899-1920)

The Hôtel Élysée Palace officially opened on May 10, 1899, just in time for the 1900 World Exhibition. It was operated as part of the International Wagons-Lits Company’s luxury hotel network, designed to provide high-quality accommodations for their elite clientele before and after their train journeys.

The hotel was cutting-edge for its time, featuring:

• A vast central hall serving luxury shops, a photography studio, and an art gallery
• Electric lighting (considered revolutionary at the time)
• Rooms with exceptional sanitary facilities—far ahead of the era’s standards
• A large hall, dining room, reading room, smoking room, and theater ticket booking office

The hotel quickly became a meeting place for prominent Parisian society and the international elite throughout the Belle Époque period.

The Mata Hari Incident (1917)

Perhaps the most dramatic chapter in the building’s history occurred during World War I. On February 13, 1917, the exotic dancer and courtesan Margaretha Geertruida Zelle, better known as Mata Hari, was arrested in her room at the Hôtel Élysée Palace.

According to accounts, she emerged from her bathroom and, after dressing, offered her arresters chocolates from a German helmet (a gift from her lover, Russian Captain Vadim Maslov). She was interrogated that same day by examining magistrate Pierre Bouchardon, who was convinced of her guilt.

After a controversial trial in which she was accused of spying for Germany and allegedly causing the deaths of 50,000 soldiers, Mata Hari was executed by firing squad on October 15, 1917, in the Bois de Vincennes. 

Historians now largely agree she was used as a scapegoat during a time when France needed someone to blame for its wartime struggles. Many scholars believe she was, at most, a low-level spy who provided no significant intelligence to either side.

Remarkably, when the building was later converted to a bank, the original bedroom where Mata Hari stayed was preserved intact.

Banking Era: From CCF to HSBC (1922-2020)

The hotel’s fortunes changed after World War I. Financial deficits that had worsened during the war years forced the hotel to close its doors around 1920.

In 1922, the Crédit Commercial de France (CCF), formed in 1917 from the merger of several banks, acquired the building and converted it into office space. The bank had previously been located at 20, rue La Fayette in the 9th arrondissement.

While most of the hotel’s interior décor was destroyed during the conversion, some grand public rooms were preserved. The building served as the CCF headquarters for nearly 80 years.

In 2000, British banking giant HSBC acquired the CCF and installed the headquarters of its French operations in the prestigious building. HSBC also established the HSBC Foundation for Photography in 1995, which supported contemporary photographers from around the world, awarding two fellowships annually and organizing exhibitions.

The Sale and Transformation (2010-Present)

In 2010, HSBC put the historic building up for sale. The Qatar Investment Authority (Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund) purchased it for €440 million, though the City of Paris had considered pre-empting the sale. HSBC became a tenant in the building they had once owned.

HSBC France vacated the premises at the end of 2020, relocating their headquarters to 36-38 Avenue Kléber, also in the 8th arrondissement. LVMH currently leases the building from the State of Qatar.

Initially, the building was slated to become a mega Dior flagship store (another LVMH brand), but in September 2023, LVMH announced that it would instead become Louis Vuitton’s first hotel.

Historical Significance Today

The building was granted protected status as a “monument historique inscrit” on April 15, 1991, with the façade and roof specifically recognized for their architectural and cultural importance. This protection ensures that the building’s remarkable Art Nouveau exterior will be preserved even as Louis Vuitton transforms the interior for its new purpose.

Louis Vuitton Brings it Full Circle With a Return to Hospitality

After more than a century, the building is returning to its original purpose as a hotel, but with a level of luxury that would have impressed even the Belle Époque’s most discerning travelers. From the first grand hotel on the Champs-Élysées in 1899 to what promises to be one of the world’s most exclusive luxury hotels in 2026, 103-111 Avenue des Champs-Élysées continues to write new chapters in its extraordinary story.

The building has survived two world wars, witnessed the arrest of one of history’s most famous alleged spies, served as the headquarters of major financial institutions, and now prepares to welcome a new generation of luxury travelers under the Louis Vuitton banner.