Sax Paris, LXR Hotels & Resorts has opened, marking the brand’s debut in France.

Owned and developed by Compagnie de Phalsbourg, a French real estate company, the property is located in the 7th arrondissement on the city’s famous Rive Gauche (Left Bank). It is housed in a landmark 1899 building that has been transformed by the hotel’s design studio, led by Karine Journo.

Sax Paris offers 118 rooms and suites, all of which feature a contemporary design of neutral colors and natural materials, including marble bathrooms and wood paneling. Many of the rooms offer connecting options for groups and families, while others open onto private terraces. Minibars are stocked with Parisian favorites curated through a partnership with Le Bon Marché’s La Grande Épicerie de Paris.

Other highlights of Sax Paris include:

• The Galerie, a ground floor lobby/social hub decorated with 200 mirrors and Baccarat chandeliers;
• three signature suites – The Studio, The Winter Garden Suite, and The Signature Suite – with in-room cocktail stations;
• Restaurant Le SAX, an all-day bar and restaurant helmed by executive chef David Maroleau, who has previously led Michelin-starred restaurants;
• Kinugawa Rive Gauche, a two-storey rooftop restaurant delivering the Kinugawa brand’s famous Franco-Japanese dining experience;
• The Board Room, a well-appointed 429-square-foot meeting space fully equipped with high-definition flat screens, connectivity system and high-speed internet;
• Fitness & Spa SAX Le Club, which is open 24/7 for hotel guests and members and offers Technogym equipment, a sauna, a hammam, and treatment rooms for massages and facials;
• and SAX Garden, a oasis designed by Studio Ravn and inspired by French-style gardens, which features a heated outdoor pool and jacuzzi.

Simon Vincent CBE, president, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Hilton, said, “Sax Paris, LXR Hotels & Resorts epitomizes modern luxury, elevating the guest experience within the beautiful surroundings of this reimagined Parisian landmark. As we surpass the milestone of 1,000 operating hotels across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, this latest addition to our portfolio marks our first luxury hotel in the heart of Paris. The opening also symbolizes our continued commitment and growing presence in the French market and exemplifies our dedication to delivering unique and exceptional hotels in the world’s most iconic destinations.”

Sax Paris, LXR Hotels & Resorts is located at 55 Avenue de Saxe, Paris, 75007, France, close to the Sèvres-Lecourbe and Duroc metro stations.