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Hôtel Bus Palladium
The sitting area of a Junior Suite Balcony.
The Atlas take
About Hôtel Bus Palladium
A five-star hotel built around Pigalle’s historic music club, with 35 rooms and suites, Studio KO interiors, a vinyl-lined restaurant and several categories with private outdoor space.
Best for
- Music lovers who want a hotel connected to Pigalle’s nightlife.
- Couples drawn to distinctive interiors and a restaurant-led stay.
- Guests booking a named balcony or terrace suite.
Know before you book
Check-in begins at 3 p.m. and checkout is by noon. The hotel is nonsmoking. This is a hotel and nightlife venue; guests sensitive to evening sound should discuss room placement before booking. Published room cards allow two guests, so confirm any crib or extra-bed request directly.
- Design
- Studio KO interiorsCork, concrete, velvet, pink carpet and Ojas speakers across seven room and suite categories.
- Outdoor space
- Balcony and terrace suitesThe Junior Suite Balcony, two terrace suites and Dalí Suite have specifically described outdoor space.
- Music
- A hotel above a historic clubThe basement venue and record-filled restaurant continue the address’s musical identity.
Hôtel Bus Palladium brings bedrooms to one of Pigalle’s long-established nightlife addresses, at 6 rue Pierre Fontaine. Reopened in 2026 within Chapitre Six, it combines a five-star hotel with a restaurant, bar and basement club. The appeal is a stay connected to music and the neighborhood’s late-night life.
Studio KO designed the rooms around cork, exposed concrete, velvet and pink carpet, with fluted glass separating parts of the bathroom. Vintage and custom furniture, contemporary art and Ojas speakers give the interiors their character. The seven categories range from 22 m² Superior rooms to the 65 m² Dalí Suite; named balcony and terrace categories offer private outdoor space.
Chef Valentin Raffali leads the restaurant, where a wall of vinyl records carries the musical theme into dinner. Breakfast, bar service and around-the-clock room service broaden the options for hotel guests. The club has its own program of concerts, cabaret and DJ sets, so check the event and admission arrangements for the night you plan to attend.
Choose the right fit
Rooms at a glance
Compare the hotel’s room categories, then check your preferred configuration and dates when booking.
01 / ROOM CATEGORY
Superior Room
22 m² · two guests
Room details
A courtyard-facing room with a shower, cork walls, pink carpet and a bathroom screened by fluted glass. The category overview lists a queen bed; the detailed page also lists king or twin configurations, so confirm the arrangement you need.
02 / ROOM CATEGORY
Deluxe Room
24 m² · queen bed · two guests
Room details
A curved headboard, integrated bench and central table form a small sitting area. Textured glass softens the boundary with the bathroom.
03 / ROOM CATEGORY
Prestige Room
28 m² · king bed · two guests
Room details
Full-height cork, heavy curtains and an integrated bar, with a bathroom finished in blue or pink glazed tiles and dressing-room-style lighting.
04 / ROOM CATEGORY
Junior Suite Balcony
35 m² · queen bed · two guests
Room details
Large glazed doors open to a balcony. Leather and patterned seating create distinct sitting and sleeping areas.
05 / ROOM CATEGORY
Terrace Suite
45 m² · king bed · two guests
Room details
A private terrace extends the indoor space, with cork, thick carpet and fluted glass inside.
06 / ROOM CATEGORY
Prestige Terrace Suite
40 m² · queen bed · two guests
Room details
A terrace, living area and integrated bar, with wood, velvet and textured glass throughout.
07 / ROOM CATEGORY
Dalí Suite
65 m² · king bed · two guests
Room details
A balcony above the red Bus Palladium sign, a retractable bed, mirrored wall, upholstered alcove and modular sofa. The hotel also offers the suite for private events.
The practical details
Amenities & guest services
- Restaurant by Valentin Raffali
- Bar
- Basement music club
- Breakfast
- 24-hour room service
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Ojas speakers
- Nespresso machine
- Laundry service
- Turndown service
- Selected suites with balconies or terraces
Restaurant and bar
The restaurant serves dinner Monday through Saturday, from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Breakfast is offered in the morning, and the bar serves coffee, cocktails and small plates.
Room comforts
Published room facilities include a laptop-sized safe, minibar, kettle and Nespresso machine, robes and slippers, complimentary Wi-Fi and individually controlled air conditioning. Laundry, turndown and 24-hour room service are listed.
Music and private events
The operator advertises a Thursday-to-Saturday club program, with concerts, cabaret and DJ sets. Several spaces can be reserved for private events; ask separately about tickets, access and the schedule during your stay.
The Paris Atlas · Beyond the booking
History & cultural connections
From Pigalle dancing hall to hotel and music club
The hotel’s historical account dates the Bus Palladium’s opening to September 30, 1965. Founder James Arch took over the former L’Ange Rouge dancing hall at 6 rue Fontaine, aiming to bring artists, neighborhood regulars and young people from different parts of Paris onto the same dance floor.[1]
The venue’s early life was interrupted by a closure for noise in March 1966. Sam Bernett and Richard Ermann revived it in 1974, after which it passed through several operators while retaining its rock-music identity. Christopher Thompson’s 2010 film Bus Palladium took its title from the club. The address closed again in July 2022.[1]
The Bus Palladium hotel project grew from a 2019 meeting between Nicolas Saltiel and Christian Casmèze, whose family, according to the operator, had owned the building since 1924. Their plan added accommodation to the music venue. The completed property reopened in 2026 with 35 rooms and suites under Chapitre Six.[1]
For Bus Palladium’s 2026 reopening, Studio KO redesigned the building and interiors, while Caroline de Maigret shaped the playlists, scents and uniforms. Chef Valentin Raffali took charge of the restaurant and Lionel Bensemoun the club’s artistic direction. The new hotel rooms use cork walls, exposed concrete and vintage furnishings; the basement continues to serve as a performance space.[1][2][3]
See where you’ll be
Paris, just outside the door
The neighborhood: Pigalle
Hôtel Bus Palladium is in Pigalle, near Montmartre.
Places to discover nearby
Before you go
Useful questions, clear answers
Where is Hôtel Bus Palladium?
The hotel is at 6 rue Pierre Fontaine, 75009 Paris, in Pigalle. It occupies the same address as the historic Bus Palladium club.
Is Bus Palladium now a hotel?
Yes. Bus Palladium reopened in 2026 as a five-star hotel with 35 rooms and suites, alongside a restaurant, bar and basement club.
Which rooms have a balcony or terrace?
The Junior Suite Balcony and Dalí Suite have balconies. The Terrace Suite and Prestige Terrace Suite have private terraces. Reserve the named category if outdoor space is essential.
Is club admission included with a room?
The club has a separate ticketing and event program. Confirm admission, reservations and the schedule with the hotel before planning your evening.
What are the check-in and checkout times?
Check-in starts at 3 p.m. and checkout is by noon. The hotel lists 24-hour room service for guests.
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- The sitting area of a Junior Suite Balcony.The Paris AtlasSource & reference
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