Design-focused serviced apartment brand Locke is set to open its first property in the French capital by the end of 2024, after the completion of the building.
Parent company Edyn has purchased an 18th century mansion in Paris’ 5th arrondissement, close to the Sorbonne University and the Panthéon, which it will begin to redevelop later this month with a scheduled completion date in the second half of 2024.
The redevelopment of the site will consist in 1,000 sqm of social spaces comprising a winter garden, restaurant and bar under a restored glass atrium, a co-working space, coffee shop, gym and laundry facilities. The 145 studio apartments will be housed in a new building, spreading over seven storeys.
Locke will be the first design-led lifestyle aparthotel to open in Paris, and we’re thrilled to introduce our forward-thinking brand to such an iconic city. After establishing ourselves as one of the most innovative hybrid hospitality groups in Europe, this flagship opening in Paris further extends the reach of our exciting pipeline of Locke and Cove hotels across the continent, at a time when awareness of extended stay is translating into record levels of consumer demand.
Stephen McCall, CEO at Edyn
The next opening follows the group’s acquisition and redevelopment of the NH Hotel in London’s Kensington and the opening of Wunderlocke in Munich. There are further aparthotels under development in Berlin, Zurich and Lisbon. All these openings are part of the European expansion plan of the brand with a £105 million – funding by Edyn. Current portfolio features 12 aparthotels including locations in London, Cambridge, Manchester, Edinburgh and Dublin.