Grand Pigalle Experimental
Retro-chic cocktail culture den. Art deco angles meet geometric wallpaper, tasselled leather room keys, and a lobby that flows straight into an all-day bar. Hip without trying too hard.
Ask for a room with a terrace balcony when booking — they exist across multiple categories and the hotel will note the request
Why It Matters
The first Paris hotel from the Experimental Group — the crew that launched Paris's cocktail renaissance in 2007. Frenchie Pigalle is a genuine destination restaurant, not just a hotel dining room. And the Under-the-Eaves Junior Suites on the top floor, with their oeil-de-boeuf windows looking out over Montmartre, are among the more charming rooms in this part of the city.
Grand Pigalle Experimental is the Experimental Group's original Paris hotel — 37 rooms in a classic Haussmannian corner building in SoPi (South Pigalle), the 9th arrondissement neighbourhood that went from red-light to ridiculously cool. The 'Bed & Beverage' concept is baked in from day one: rooms stocked with signature Experimental Cocktail Club drinks, a lobby bar, and Frenchie Pigalle on the ground floor from Michelin-starred chef Gregory Marchand. Design by Dorothée Meilichzon reportedly riffed on Wes Anderson's Grand Budapest Hotel — martini-motif carpets, brass pineapple door knockers, geometric patterns, and golden touches throughout.
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
Grand Pigalle
The 20 sqm corner room — brighter and more spacious thanks to its position at the building's angle. Panoramic view over avenue Frochot (a rare private road). Queen or twin bed, large bathroom with shower or bathtub. This is the sweet spot in the range for those who want genuine space without suite prices.
Queen or Twin · 20 sqm
Henry Monnier
At 17 sqm, a proper pied-à-terre. Views over rue Henry Monnier and the classic Haussmann-style buildings lining it. Queen or twin configuration, with a bathroom featuring either shower or bathtub.
Queen or Twin · 17 sqmPigalle
A calm 15 sqm room facing the interior courtyard rather than the street. Quieter than the street-facing options — a real plus given the neighbourhood's nightlife. Queen bed with shower bathroom.
Queen · 15 sqm
Sopi
The smallest room in the hotel at 14 sqm — a snug but thoughtfully designed cocoon ideal for a romantic getaway. Queen bed, shower bathroom, windows overlooking rue Victor Massé. Not for anyone who needs to spread out, but the design makes the most of every inch.
Queen · 14 sqm
Sopi Balcony
Same footprint as the Sopi at 14 sqm but with the bonus of a private balcony over rue Victor Massé. Typical Haussmann-style proportions. Queen bed and shower bathroom. The balcony turns a compact room into something genuinely charming.
Queen · 14 sqmUnder the Eaves — Junior Suite
The top-floor showstoppers at 26 sqm. Tucked under the mansard roof with oeil-de-boeuf windows looking straight at Montmartre and Sacré-Coeur. High ceilings, a separate living area with space to relax, and a bathroom with shower or bathtub. There are only three of these, and they book out fast. Queen or king bed.
Queen or King · 26 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The lobby-level bar, backed by the Experimental Group's cocktail expertise dating back to 2007. Speakeasy-like feel with octagonal tables and an inventive drinks menu. Open to guests and walk-ins.
The hotel and Frenchie Pigalle can be privatised for birthdays, corporate dinners, cocktail parties, and other gatherings. Contact the events team directly.
The hotel provides local maps and concierge tips for exploring South Pigalle — Rue des Martyrs, Place Saint-Georges, Montmartre, and the cluster of cocktail bars and bistros right on the doorstep.
A proper Sunday spread — Sunday roast, Eggs Benedict/Royal/Florentine, avocado toast, and brunch cocktails at Frenchie Pigalle. Open to hotel guests and the public. Worth building your Sunday around.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
One Sopi and one Grand Pigalle room are specifically designed for guests with mobility issues.
All rooms accessible by lift. Wheelchair lift also available. All communal areas are wheelchair-accessible.
Hotel and Frenchie Pigalle available for private dinners, restaurant privatisations, cocktail parties, and corporate gatherings.
Large flat-screen TVs with satellite channels designed to look like mirrors when off — a distinctive design detail.
Every room minibar stocked with signature Experimental Cocktail Club drinks and hand-selected snacks.
Breakfast, afternoon tea, Frenchie dinner menu, and ham and cheese plates available around the clock.
Twice-daily housekeeping plus nightly turndown with a complimentary bottle of water.
Certified under the Green Key label. No single-use plastics, monitored water and energy consumption, partnerships with local ecological associations.
Private driver pick-up and drop-off available on request through the concierge.
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