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Maya Hotel Courchevel 1850

The lobby, where some Lalique contemporary collections are displayed.

Shaping Atmosphere, Revealing Emotion Interview with Adeline Lunati, Director of the Lalique Interior Design Studio

What inspired the project? Mutual trust between the property owner and architect Syl vestre Murigneux, supported by the Maya Collection team, already deeply aligned with Lalique’s DNA. Their openness and curiosity enabled the creation of a singular and exclusive project. What did you imagine for the Maya Hotel Courchevel 1850? We created bespoke crystal pieces, complemented by works from Lalique’s emblematic collections centred on fauna and flora – themes dear to René Lalique. From the entrance, a spectacular chandelier captures at tention. What is its story? It is a bouquet of sixty anemones in gold‑lustre crystal, a re interpretation of the traditional floral arrangements found in palaces. This flower, designed by René Lalique in 1931, was originally conceived as a delicate adornment for a dressing table. Inspired by Japanese style and the alpine environment of Courchevel, this centrepiece immerses visitors in a poetic, serene atmosphere. How does the emotional experience unfold throughout the spaces? In the rooms and suites, Lalique pieces have been carefully selected to bring an artistic touch to the hotel’s warm, mini malist design.

The suspension of sixty gold-lustre crystal anemones in the lobby.

and Japanese flavours, in the spirit of the other MayaBay destinations in Monaco, Dubai, Porto Montenegro, and soon West Palm Beach. The group’s executive chef pre sents iconic recipes and new creations crafted in collabo ration with the restaurant’s chef. Finally, Maya Well partners with the Japanese brand Forlle’d, renowned for innovative formulas combining cutting-edge biotechnology with traditional rituals. Fa cial treatments, offered in the private areas of the Lalique Suite and the Lalique Apartment as well as in the dedicat ed wellness space, provide a singular approach to well‑be ing – ideal for rejuvenation after a day in the mountains.

tal prisms capture the light and reflect the snow-capped peaks. Lalique lamps and wall lights extend this universe with precision and delicacy. The Lalique Apartment, spread across two private floors and 240 square metres, represents the quintessence of exclusivity. This residence – comprising four bedrooms and four bathrooms, a vast living room, reception areas, a private kitchen and a massage room – accomodates up to eight adults in absolute comfort. Its interiors, a true showcase of Lalique savoir-faire combined with Japanese design, are enhanced by majestic views stretching from Courchevel to the surrounding summits. Within the hotel, the MayaBay Courchevel 1850 restau rant invites guests on a gustatory journey inspired by Thai

Maya Hotel Courchevel 1850 193 rue Park City, 73120 Courchevel maya-hotel.fr

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