The Journey of Ulysses
This is where style, design and luxury meet. Karl Lagerfeld will cement his position as one of the design world’s most iconic figures with his redesign of facets of the Métropole Hotel, Monte-Carlo, Monaco, including the new third Joel Robuchon restaurant.
A main feature of the redesign will be a fresco-style artwork chronicling the story of Ulysses through fifteen epic glass panels. This has been exclusively designed for the hotel. Ulysses is a central character in Homer’s classics Odyssey and Iliad, and his ten-year journey back to his homeland after the Trojan War will make for a sweeping statement from the design figurehead.
Lagerfeld will also be redesigning the outside premises of the hotel, including the pool, terrace, gardens, and the new Joel Robuchon restaurant.
Opening in 2004, Hotel Métropole was designed by internationally renowned architect Jacques Garcia. It was named ‘Best Hotel in the World 2010’ at the Leading Hotels of the World Annual Convention, and General Manager Jean-Claude Messant was named ‘Best Host of the Year’ at the same event. Adding to this stellar pedigree, Karl Lagerfeld will make an indelible mark on the fabric of this modern palace.
Hotel Métropole Monte-Carlo will be unveiling its new elements in the European summer of 2012.