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The Chicest Place to Detox (or Just Relax): Hotel Gabriel in Paris






Claiming to be the world's first "Detox" hotel, the new Hotel Gabriel has an overall soothing, white ethereal vibe. Complete with light emitting wallpaper, sleek and minimal, but comfortable, accommodations and completely techorated (that's 'tech' and 'decorated'- yes, my own term) with plasma tvs, iPod stations, LED lighting and unlimited wi-fi.

The rooms:






The bath:



Restaurant/lounge:


spa:


On their site they have a collection of photos they call 'architect drawings' which are ghost like composites (that female below is actually Drew Barrymore) and those are shown below. The text below is from their own website as well.



The zen-like and refined atmosphere contributes to its quiet sense of relaxation. The Hotel Gabriel Paris Marais is the first “Detox Hotel” entirely devoted to well-being and regeneration. The "Detox" concept focuses on internal ecology to purify the body, where regenerative sleep and healthy foods are essential ingredients.





The soothing, white decor in the rooms and bathrooms, the soft rugs and the comfortable, upscale bedding are complemented by cutting-edge technology with a plasma screen television, an iPod station, LED lights and unlimited Wi-Fi access.











The bar/lounge captures a surrealist decor where shades of white and comfort harmoniously blend. Antioxidant drinks and a wide selection of teas stimulate the body at a cellular level.






Massages and skin care treatments are available upon request and are a perfect supplement to the “Detox experience”.

A range of detoxifying treatments are available in our rooms, and we offer the NightCove* sleep system in our Glowing rooms.





*This sleep system provides a variety of light and sound programmes throughout the stages of your sleep cycle. Acting directly on the body’s melatonin levels, it provides a soothing, tranquil sleep. You can also configure it during the day (for naps?) and synchronise it with a computer to read mp3 files.

They are offering special rates for their opening, go here for more information.

HOTEL GABRIEL PARIS MARAIS
25 rue du Grand-Prieuré
75011 Parigi
Tel. (33) 1 47 00 13 38
Fax. (33) 1 43 57 97 87
gabrielparismarais@gmail.com
www.paris-hotel-plessis.com

related links:
Axel Schoenert Architecture
special thanks to At Casa for additional photos.


Be sure to check out these two other Chic Paris Boutique Hotels!

Philipe Starck's Mama Shelter


The BLC Design Hotel

The Belvie Bag- An Exclusive Collab For Belvedere Vodka by Jonathan Kelsey




Belvedere Vodka has commissioned brit luxe accessories designer Jonathan Kelsey (formerly with Jimmy Choo) to create something for their new black raspberry flavor. The result? a bag that would crush all others.





Previously on display for select VIPs at a secret pop-up store in New York's soho nabe, the bag is now on its maiden voyage oversees to a second private pop up in london, where visitors can watch Kelsey's muse Estelle in the making of the ad campaign on giant screens.



The monitors surround the slouchy summer, limited-edition bag in all its white and gold Italian leather glory. And it's accented with more gold detail and a raspberry pink suede interior. but not to miss a beat, Kelsey also outfitted it with a hidden compartment, perfect for that emergency bottle of Belvedere.

Jonathan Kelsey and Estelle Discuss the bag:




The belvie. Only available at the Belvedere pop up store. 100 mount street. mayfair, W1. until 9 may. special thanks to Juli b. for the info. www.belvedere-vodka.co.uk

Mach 2: David Mach's Myslexic, Dominatrix, Lenticular Lady and More.




Part two of the work of British Artist David Mach, Mach 2 brings us his curvaceous female nude sculptures and installations made from scrabble tiles, dominoes and cut up vintage postcards and photos. To see his amazing sculptures made with wooden matches, read Mach 1 : Match Head Sculptures by British Artist David Mach.

Myslexic, a chiaroscuro female nude comprised of scrabble tiles:







Dominatrix (comprised of dominoes):


Up Against The Wall (cut up postcards and photos):


Lenticular Woman (cut up postcards and photos):


Bent Double (cut up postcards and photos):



Upcoming project:


For more about the artist, see his bio on Mach 1: the match head sculptures of David Mach.

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