# Parisian Lux Lodgings The Hotel De Sers Maintains Its Chic Mansion Origins By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-10-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-de-sers References: [thecoolhunter.net](http://www.thecoolhunter.net/article/detail/1638/hotel-de-sers--paris) & [hoteldesers](http://www.hoteldesers.com) Luxury hotels sure look neat, but do you really want a diamond encrusted faucet in your bathroom? Real luxury is about classic design and the use of space to envelope someone in the feeling of decadence. The [Hotel de Sers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-de-sagonne) in Paris has done just that. The newly renovated hotel retains the charm and character of its [original form as a mansion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marison-heler) but has the modern touches necessary to make it a functioning hotel. The Hotel de Sers is certainly a fine example of understated elegance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Understated Elegance:** Opportunity to create luxury experiences that focus on classic design and a sense of decadence without the need for excessive ornamentation. - **Classic Design:** Demand for hotels that incorporate the charm and character of historical buildings while still providing modern amenities and functionality. - **Space Utilization:** Opportunity to create luxury accommodations that make effective use of space to create a feeling of decadence and comfort. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Hospitality:** Opportunity for luxury hotels to differentiate themselves by offering understated elegance and classic design. - **Architecture and Renovations:** Demand for architectural firms specializing in the renovation of historical buildings into luxury accommodations. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to create spaces that balance classic design with modern functionality in the luxury hospitality sector. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxe Parisian Skyline Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sax-paris-hotel.md) - [Traditional Southern-Inspired Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-de-la-luz.md) - [Fashion-Forward Hotel Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soparis.md) - [Mountainside-Inspired Bespoke Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouchardon-hotel.md) - [Classically Juxtaposing Pied-à-Terres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lichelle-silvestry.md) - [Parisian Haussmann-Era Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uchronia.md) - [Opulent French Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chteau-la-banquire.md) - [Authentic Hotel Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berlins-chteau-royal-hotel.md) - [Cross-Cultural Influenced Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-de-sagonne.md)