Forget The Ritz: Inside the Paris hotel loved by Madonna and Charli
Paris, 2am: the windmill outside the Moulin Rouge slows to a stop. Surely that is the signal the party’s over. However, a two-minute walk away, another neon sign lures Pigalle’s party set. The letters spelling out ‘Bus Palladium’ climb vertically up the side of a 12-storey building on Rue Pierre Fontaine. Paris, 2:30am: in the [...]
In the heart of Paris, at 2am, the windmill outside the Moulin Rouge slows down, signaling the end of a night. However, just a short walk away, on Rue Pierre Fontaine, the neon sign illuminates the Bus Palladium, a club that attracts the city’s partygoers. The club, now a hotel, is known for its lavish atmosphere, with a gold streamer curtain, mirrors, and a dance floor where the DJ is not the center of attention.
Celebrities such as Madonna and Charli xcx have performed at Bus Palladium, leaving their mark on its history. The building has a rich past, with icons like The Beatles, Mick Jagger, and Serge Gainsbourg enjoying its nightlife during the 60s and 70s. Dali was also a regular, dining there with his pet ocelot, which caused a stir among the diners.
Refurbished as a design hotel, Bus Palladium offers guests the chance to sleep in a recording studio, complete with an analog radio playing curated playlists. The rooms are designed to resemble a recording studio, with 70s-inspired mottled glass, corduroy curtains, and harsh steel walls. The music continues into the bedrooms, with a DJ playing in the corner of each room.
The menu at the on-site restaurant features seasonal dishes, while free club entry is available for hotel and restaurant guests. The combination of fine dining, nightlife, and unique design elements makes Bus Palladium an intriguing and desirable stop for those seeking the Parisian night out.
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