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As Seen In | Gubi X Hotel Lilou

In the historic heart of Hyères, close to France’s Mediterranean coast, the Haussmannian facade of Hotel Lilou conceals a chic and timeless interior that honours the hotel’s heyday in the early 20th century.

A harmony of design eras

Daumiller Armchair

$1299

Gubi Round Mirror

$2124

9464 Wall Lamp

$764

Modern Line Dining Sofa

Seamlessly weaving together different design eras, Lilou pays homage to Hyères’ heritage as a classic Côte d’Azur retreat – an in-demand destination of the European glitterati from the late 1800s onwards, who flocked to its sparkling azure coast in search of indulgent escape.

Hyères History of Hospitality
First opened as a hotel in 1890, the building is now a vision of owner David Pirone and the Parisian design studio Haddou Dufourcq. Together, they transformed what was a blank canvas into a 37-bedroom celebration of Hyères’ hospitality story, combining graphic art deco designs with Palladian elements and touches of 1920s tropical bohemianism.

Bohemian 72 Sofa

$8999

Bohemian 72 Lounge Chair

$4499

Doric Coffee Table

$4499

9602 Floor Lamp in Wicker

$1699

In the lounge and bar, Gabriella Crespi’s Bohemian 72 Sofas - originally designed on the terrace of her Milan home in 1972 – conjure the carefree, tropical style of the 1920s. The sofa’s curved-rattan form is complemented by the rattan stem and bamboo shade of Paavo Tynell’s 9602 Floor Lamp, and contrasted with the raw stone materiality of GamFratesi’s Doric Coffee Tables in electric grey limestone.

Hotel Lilou’s 200-square meter terrace and pool are infused with the spirit of the Riviera holiday, with a Palladian-style pergola, specially commissioned frescoes, and cabochon stones to evoke the grand mansions of Hyères in the 19th century. Featured pieces from GUBI comprise of Rainer Daumiller’s robust armchairs in golden pine, Mathieu Matégot’s Tropique Dining Chairs, and Grace Lounge Chairs. Graphic lines, geometric layers, and bold framing converge in an eclectic but cohesive design narrative.