Experimental

Where Parisian art de vivre meets the Experimental approach to hospitality. Thank you to L'OFFICIEL INC. French Riviera for this deep dive into our world, iconic hotels, cocktail bars, and a bold creative spirit. An invitation to rediscover Paris through our addresses and to pause for a moment of inspiration.

In 2007, the Experimental Cocktail Club quietly opened its doors in Paris. Behind it were three childhood friends Olivier Bon, Pierre-Charles Cros and Romée de Goriainoff, who were later joined by Xavier Padovani. Together, they introduced a new kind of cocktail bar to the city: American-style, speakeasy-inspired, where precision met the elegance of simplicity. That small venue quickly laid the foundation for something much more than just a bar: a true culture of experience. That culture of detail, hospitality, and creativity has become the DNA of the Experimental. It lives on in each of our properties, through careful attention to the drinks, the design, the atmosphere, and above all, the people. The Experimental Cocktail Club embodies a vision of service: unpretentious yet refined. A passion for doing things well, nurtured by dedicated teams who proudly carry this unique philosophy forward. To this day, that very first bar continues to inspire the spirit of the group from Paris to London, Ibiza to Verbier and Val d'Isere, Venice to New York... A testament to how a strong, sincere, and living culture can transcend borders… and time.

With its weathered wooden counter, open kitchen, and the generous cuisine of Chef Mélanie Serre, Temple & Chapon embodies a new wave of Parisian spots, places where you come as much to eat well as to feel at home. A heartfelt thank you to ELLE Magazine for this beautiful spotlight, and to everyone who brings this address to life, day after day.

Raising a glass to our brilliant teams around the world as we share the news that each one of our hotels have been nominated for Condé Nast Traveller’s Readers’ Choice Award. Join us in celebration and cast your vote for your favourite. https://lnkd.in/gFYJ5Fmj

Hotel of the Year 2025 — Cowley Manor Experimental A one-of-a-kind destination in the heart of the Cotswolds, highly commended for its charm, bold spirit, and the signature hospitality of Experimental.

Dorothée Meilichzon, a Paris-based interior architect with a singular vision, has been imagining spaces for Experimental that tell stories — places where you can feel the spirit of the location before even setting down your bags. Soft curves, raw materials and playful details. Every element matters. In all our properties, she brings a warm, bold, and deeply vibrant aesthetic. More than a style, it is an atmosphere. A vision of luxury that invites disconnection, emotion, and experience. Dorothée is our visual soul. And so much more.

The best breakfasts in France, where ours is taken poolside at Le Garage in Biarritz.

Temple & Chapon is already making waves! Nestled at the corner of rue du Temple and rue Chapon, our brand-new restaurant with Chef Mélanie Serre at the helm has opened its doors at the heart of Hôtel Experimental Marais. Sortiraparis.com celebrates this 1950s New York–inspired address where bold cuisine meets the elegance of a vibrant, timeless escape.

Vogue Spain takes a peek at a few must-visit destinations for summer and Montesol Experimental tops the list.

Harriet Charnock-Bates at The Times heads to Menorca calling Menorca Experimental "a rural hideout with a creative kick," describing it as a "cool, cleverly reimagined Balearic finca is the ideal setting for a serene, sun-splashed getaway on the Little Rock".