Historical roots
The building dates back to the 12th century. The Hôpital du Saint-Esprit was founded by the Heponyme brotherhood in 1166.
The current façades were designed by Jacques Hardouin-Mansart (1753), then Félix Blanchet.
The monumental staircases with their wrought iron railings were designed by the architect Brun (1782).
The façades and staircases are listed as Historical Monuments. They have been carefully preserved.
An ambitious conversion project
With a total surface area of 23,000 m², the hotel features 194 rooms (including 16 royal suites), a conference centre, a speciality restaurant, a brasserie, a bar, a cultural area, an indoor swimming pool and a spa.
85 new homes for rent have also been built, covering 9,000 m².
A 222-space car park completes the complex.
The architecture is designed by Antony Beschu (hotel), Jean-Philippe Nuel (interior design) and Tangram Architectes (apartments).
Three years to convert the building
Carried out on behalf of Axa Real Investment Managers (with Cogedim acting as delegated project owner), this 3-year project was managed as a general contracting project by teams from Eiffage Construction Provence.
Eiffage énergie was responsible for the lighting, air conditioning, fire-fighting systems and plumbing.
The project was delivered in March 2013.