Le Pigalle

What Le Pigalle does

Le Pigalle is a 40-room boutique hotel located at 9 rue Frochot in Paris's 9th arrondissement (Nouvelle Athènes / Pigalle district), founded in 2015 and operated by SAS Hôtel Le Pigalle under the Biografy Group portfolio. The core product is overnight accommodation across six room categories ranging from 12 m² to 35 m², supplemented by an on-site restaurant open 7am-2am, Café Pigalle, the Chambre 01 cocktail bar (two doors from the hotel), and three bookable event spaces with capacities from 8 to 110 guests. Distribution is hybrid: direct via lepigalle.paris (with a disclosed direct-booking discount of up to 15%) and the Bowo booking app, alongside OTAs, Design Hotels membership, ZenChef for tables, and the Biografy Group reservation infrastructure.

The hotel's commercial differentiator is a curated "neighborhood hotel" proposition built on a documented ecosystem of more than 30 local collaborators covering music (Victor Kiswell), fragrance (Le Labo), interior design (Festen), artistic direction (Be-poles), photography, books (Les Arpenteurs), florals, baked goods, bread, beer, and furniture. Notable technical/operational components include turntable-and-vinyl audio systems in rooms, custom typography by Thomas Huot-Marchand, Le Labo amenities, and a sound system engineered by Laurent Aurion. Revenue mechanics combine room bookings (rate tiers by size and category), F&B transactions across three outlets, and event/venue rental for private celebrations, film shoots, fashion editorials, and brand campaigns. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; cancellation policy differentiates flexible versus non-refundable prepaid rates. The company is privately held under Biografy Group (parent capital reported at €27,011,535), with no disclosed funding rounds, revenue, or headcount growth beyond a reported 15 employees.

Name

Le Pigalle

Legal name

SAS Hôtel Le Pigalle

Website

https://lepigalle.paris

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Le Pigalle is a 40-room boutique neighborhood hotel in Paris's Pigalle district, operating accommodation, restaurant, café, and cocktail bar (Chambre 01), built on a curated ecosystem of 30+ local artists and artisans and distributed via Design Hotels and a direct-booking app under the Biografy Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boutique Hotels

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Lounge Bars & Hotel Bars (THAFAEAI)

Keywords

• Boutique hotel accommodations
• Neighborhood hospitality services
• Hotel restaurant dining
• Cocktail bar nightlife
• Private event venues

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Hotel Room Bookings: The primary revenue stream comes from overnight hotel accommodations across 40 rooms ranging from 12m2 to 35m2, with direct booking available through the hotel website and phone reservations
2. Restaurant and Bar Services: Revenue from food and beverage operations including the main restaurant (open 7am-2am), Café Pigalle (coffee and light fare), and Chambre 01 cocktail bar. Food is served non-stop and features seasonal dishes, natural wines, and cocktails. The restaurant partners with local artisans and suppliers.
3. Private Events and Venue Rental: The hotel generates revenue from hosting private events in its Groundfloor space (seated capacity 90, standing 110), Café Pigalle (seated 8, standing 15), and Chambre 01 (capacity 45). The venue is also available for film shoots, fashion editorials, and brand campaigns.
4. Meeting and Events Catering: Revenue from catering services for private events, with menu offerings prepared in collaboration with local chefs and artisans

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Le Pigalle is a 40-room boutique neighborhood hotel in Paris's 9th arrondissement offering accommodations across six room categories (12m2 to 35m2), a full-service restaurant, Café Pigalle, Chambre 01 cocktail bar, private event venues, and 24/7 room service. The hotel differentiates itself through curated local collaborations with over 30 Pigalle artists, artisans, and suppliers, plus distinctive in-room amenities including vinyl turntables with personal music selections and Le Labo fragrances.

Product overview

Le Pigalle is a 40-room neighborhood hotel located at 9 rue Frochot in Paris's 9th arrondissement, offering a multi-faceted hospitality experience that combines accommodation, food & beverage, and cultural programming. The property features six distinct room categories (Pigalle 12, 15, 17, 21, 22, and 35 suite) ranging from 12-35m2, each styled with vintage furniture, local art, and some with turntables and vinyls curated by neighborhood DJ Victor Kiswell. On-site amenities include the Restaurant serving seasonal cuisine with natural wines, Café Pigalle for coffee and light fare, and Chambre 01 cocktail bar with DJ sets. The Groundfloor serves as a communal space with café, bar, restaurant, vinyl library, and book kiosk. The hotel also offers private event venues for up to 110 guests and 24/7 room service. As a member of Design Hotels, the property emphasizes its deep integration with the Pigalle neighborhood through collaborations with local artisans, artists, photographers, and suppliers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Café Pigalle: A cozy café serving coffee, lattes, and light fare from 8:30am to 6pm, located within the hotel with a hidden back room for private events.
• Chambre 01
• Restaurant Le Pigalle

Products and services

• Hotel Room Accommodations 40 Parisian-styled hotel rooms across six categories (Pigalle 12, 15, 17, 21, 22, and 35 suite) ranging from 12m2 to 35m2, decorated with vintage furniture, local art photography, and select rooms featuring turntables with vinyl selections curated by musicologist Victor Kiswell. Available for overnight booking through the hotel website, Bowo app, phone, and third-party platforms.
• Restaurant Le Pigalle On-site restaurant serving simple, precise, and seasonal cuisine with natural wine selection, open daily from 7am to 11pm (Sunday-Wednesday) and until 2am (Thursday-Saturday). Features locally-sourced ingredients from neighborhood suppliers.
• Café Pigalle Cosy on-site café serving espresso, lattes, and other beverages with homemade pastries, open Monday-Friday 8:30am-6pm and weekends 9am-6pm. Offers take-away service and a hidden private room for small events.
• Chambre 01 Cocktail Bar Cocktail bar located two doors from the hotel, featuring creative cocktails inspired by hotel rooms, curated spirits selection, red and chrome interiors, and DJ sets. Open Tuesday-Thursday 6pm-1am, Friday-Saturday 6pm-2am. Bar reservations handled via Privateaser.
• Private Events and Venue Rental Private event spaces including Groundfloor (90 seated / 110 standing), Café Pigalle hidden room (8 seated / 15 standing), and Chambre 01 (45 people). Available for film shoots, fashion editorials, brand campaigns, corporate gatherings, and private celebrations, with catering prepared in collaboration with local chefs and artisans.
• Room Service 24/7 room service offering food and beverages delivered to guest rooms, including croissants from Le Pétrin Médiéval bakery, dishes from the restaurant menu, and cocktails from the bar program.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Festen ArchitecturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFesten Architecture, led by Charlotte de Tonnac and Hugo Sauzay, designed the hotel's interior. The architects transformed classic Parisian space through original structures, purity, and contemporary furniture selection. Their design incorporates neoclassical architectural elements characteristic of the Nouvelle Athènes neighborhood, including panelled doors, white walls, moulding, woodwork, parquet flooring, terrazzo, and neighborhood-inspired decorative touches like leopard carpet and oxblood colors referencing local brothels.
• Le LabocoreTechnology or IntegrationLe Labo provides exclusive fragrances for the hotel's amenities. Edouard and Fabrice create custom scents in their laboratory that are personalized in their boutiques worldwide. They supply shower gel, soap, and lotion for all hotel rooms, with the fragrances reflecting the neighborhood's independent spirit.
• Victor KiswellcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVictor Kiswell, a local musicologist and DJ born and raised in Pigalle, curates the hotel's sound identity. He creates soundtracks capturing the neighborhood's spirit, ranging from Fréhel and Satie to Django Reinhardt and 1990s hip-hop. His vinyl selections are available in rooms and throughout the hotel, including in toilets, with broadcasts via podcasts and vinyl records. He supplies the VK-1 headphones for an exclusive three-hour black music playlist.
• Les Arpenteurs BookstoreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLibrairie Les Arpenteurs, owned by Pierre and Valérie on rue Choron, provides book selections for the hotel. They curate approximately ten books per room and offer a wider selection of photography, design, and comic books on the groundfloor, creating a reading destination integrated with the dining experience.
• Rue HeroldminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharlotte de la Grandière, founder of Rue Herold furniture fabric store, supplies decorative textiles for the hotel. Her work includes red velvet curtains, large linen cushions, and bottle green plaids, creating a comfortable aesthetic opposite to pressed hotel decor.
• Collection TminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollection T, a tea boutique on rue des Martyrs run by the Vasseur family, supplies fine teas to the hotel. They offer teas sourced from China, India, and Japan, reflecting the independent, specialized spirit of both the boutique and the neighborhood.
• Brasserie de la Goutte d'OrminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThierry Roche's microbrewery in Barbès created a special table beer for Le Pigalle, a pale ale at 3.5% alcohol with crisp, organic, lightly fruity flavors. The beer references the historical tradition of low-alcohol beers made for workers and the people.
• Le Pétrin MédiévalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated on rue Henri Monnier near the hotel, this bakery has been crafting pastries since 1909 using an antique stone oven. They supply fresh croissants for the hotel, baked using traditional methods.
• Thierry BretonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal chef Thierry Breton, who runs three restaurants on rue de Belzunce, supplies bread products to the hotel including linseed breadsticks, farmhouse loaves, and Para Bihan (soft poppy and sesame seed bread). All products are made from locally-grown Ile-de-France wheat.
• Be-poles StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBe-poles, founded by Antoine Ricardou, serves as the hotel's artistic director. The creative studio has shaped the hotel's visual identity and storytelling, bringing depth to the project by recounting the hotel's history in an authentic way. Ricardou has lived on the Butte Montmartre since age 14.
• Nicolas ClercminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA local coffee specialist who supplies specialty coffee to the hotel. The kiosk run by Hussam Mouli at Place Toudouze offers this coffee alongside a curated selection of local and international press.
• Design HotelscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLe Pigalle is a member of Design Hotels, an international collection of independent boutique hotels. This membership provides marketing distribution, brand recognition, and booking platform access within the premium boutique hotel segment.
• Galerie VerdeauminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRégis Besse, founder of Galerie Verdeau at the Saint-Ouen flea market, curates rock and underground photography for the hotel. His selections include photos capturing the energy of Pigalle's heyday, including images of Patti Smith, Iggy Pop, and Blondie.
• Dean ShuryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBartender Dean Shury created the hotel's cocktail menu, exploring the neighborhood's golden age (the 1920s) in a three-part menu featuring signature cocktails, wine-based cocktails, and refreshing long drinks. Cocktails include classics like the Bijou and original creations like the Zouzou.
• Muse FloristminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMuse, a floral stylist based in Montmartre, supplies regular flower arrangements to the hotel. Flowers are sourced locally from Seine-et-Marne, with winter supplies coming from Var. Arrangements feature 1940s and 1950s inspiration in vintage vases from the 1930s-1980s.
• Benoit LinerominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhotographer Benoit Linero documented the hotel's construction and neighborhood through a photographic ramble, capturing the unmistakeable architecture and everyday scenes that suggest Pigalle's rock'n'roll spirit.
• Emma Le DoyenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal photographer Emma Le Doyen, born in Pigalle and granddaughter of a neighborhood taxi driver, provides documentary-style photography of the area. Her work captures local architecture, people, and quirky details that constitute the neighborhood's essence.
• Pierre-Ange CarlottiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhotographer Pierre-Ange Carlotti captures Pigalle's nightlife, expressing themes of nudity and intimacy in the neighborhood's context. His work references the area's connection to nightlife and sensuality.
• Philippe ChancelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhotographer Philippe Chancel documented the neighborhood from virtuous Montmartre to licentious Pigalle using a Hasselblad camera, producing a series titled 'Vice & vertu and Vice&Versa' for the hotel.
• Thomas Huot-MarchandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDirector of the Atelier National de Recherche Typographique, Thomas Huot-Marchand designed the hotel's distinctive original typeface. The font is sans-serif, bold, and inspired by the neighborhood's graphic heritage, street signs, and painted letters.
• PavaneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPavane, founded by Anatole Royer, is a Paris-inspired sweatshirt collection. For the hotel, they created a limited edition with a graphic, streamlined logo in the spirit of Pigalle's neon aesthetic, produced in France in runs of 50.
• La RumeurminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegendary French indie rap collective La Rumeur, based in the 18th arrondissement, partnered with the hotel for cultural events. Members have turned to film production and planned to shoot 'Mon Nom à Pigalle,' a feature film about a bar on boulevard de Clichy, generating events including showcases, premieres, and masterclasses.
• GoGo City GuidesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGogo City Guides founder Kate van den Boogert created a special neighborhood guide for Le Pigalle guests, revealing secret and obscure local addresses. The guide features neighborhood voices sharing their favorite spots, reflecting the hotel's authenticity and creativity.
• Laurent Aurion / Studio de la ReinecoreTechnology or IntegrationLaurent Aurion, founder of Studio de la Reine recording studio, designed the hotel's sound system. He installed balanced audio systems in bedrooms, lobby, and lower-ground floor that work well for both classical music and contemporary genres.
• Camille FourmontminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYoung culinary talent Camille Fourmont describes herself as a 'flavour assembler.' Her simple buvette serves seasonal dishes focused on assembly rather than cooking. She created the hotel's menu philosophy emphasizing preparation done in advance, with local retailer and grower partnerships.
• Monsieur HadominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal tailor Monsieur Hado, a former dressmaker and pillar of the community, customizes the hotel team's uniforms with colorful patches designed by style consultant Olivia, adding a streetwear sensibility from Barbès and Boulevard Rochechouart.
• Jean AndréminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIllustrator and Ed Banger art director Jean André created the hotel's early visual identity through his sexy, retro-style illustrations featuring themes of Pigalle. His work transcended eras and genres, referencing Matisse, Lui magazine, and Emmanuelle.
• Alexandre GuillemainminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign specialist Alexandre Guillemain, operating from Marché Paul-Bert in Saint-Ouen, supplies 20th century designer furniture to the hotel. His eclectic selection reflects the neighborhood's cultural richness, mixing periods from Nouvelle Athènes to postwar vintage.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hôtel des Grands Boulevards (Experimental Group): Parisian boutique hotel operated by Experimental Group, blending design-forward rooms with a flagship cocktail bar and restaurant. Mirrors Le Pigalle's combination of intimate lodging and F&B-led cultural positioning.
• Soho House Paris: Members' club and boutique hotel in central Paris with restaurant, bar, rooftop, and event programming. Overlaps with Le Pigalle on the cultural/membership-driven, F&B-led boutique experience.
• Hôtel Providence Paris: Independent boutique hotel in central Paris with a strong neighborhood identity, vintage Parisian styling, and an integrated restaurant/bar. Comparable in scale and concept to Le Pigalle.
• Hôtel Costes: Iconic Parisian boutique hotel defined by its restaurant, courtyard, and nightlife. Shares Le Pigalle's emphasis on atmosphere, design, and F&B as the primary guest experience drivers.
• The Hoxton, Paris: Design-led boutique hotel with a buzzing lobby restaurant, bar, and event programming. Operates a similar 'neighborhood hub' concept with strong F&B and a design-savvy guest base.
• 25hours Hotels: Collection of design-driven boutique hotels rooted in neighborhood character and storytelling, with integrated restaurants, bars, and cultural programming. Closely aligned with Le Pigalle's curated, locale-immersive approach.
• Mama Shelter Paris: Design-forward, playful mid-market boutique hotels with a strong restaurant and rooftop bar. Competes for design-conscious travelers seeking characterful stays with active F&B and event venues.
• Brach Paris: Design-led hotel in central Paris blending mid-century-inspired interiors with a destination restaurant, rooftop bar, and wellness facilities. Overlaps with Le Pigalle on the design-led, F&B-centric boutique positioning.
• Hôtel National des Arts et Métiers: Boutique hotel in central Paris with an Italian restaurant and rooftop bar. Comparable in scale, design sensibility, and integrated F&B offering to Le Pigalle.

Broad incumbents

• Hôtel de Crillon: Historic luxury palace hotel in central Paris with multiple restaurants, bars, and event spaces. Operates in the same addressable Paris boutique-luxury market as Le Pigalle but at significantly higher price points and with Rosewood-backed infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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