Hotel Rumour, where nothing is as it seems

In the historic heart of Leiden, a former 17th-century carriage house is transformed into an eclectic and surprising space, featuring a cocktail bar, artistic installations, and theatrical environments designed by Studio Modijefsky.

A fictional identity for a real experience

It's not a hotel, but it has all the appearances of one. Hotel Rumour is among the interior design projects, a refined mise-en-scène curated by Studio Modijefsky, which has transformed a historic carriage house from 1657 into a vibrant and unconventional meeting place. Located at the foot of the Burcht van Leiden castle, the project plays with the idea of hospitality, constructing a complete imaginary identity with a logo, merchandising, and even a souvenir display.
Here you can dine, have a cocktail, dance or chat, but not stay overnight: the experience is all about the present moment.

Brasserie atmospheres and tailor-made details

The first impression is played outdoors, on the cozy terrace that welcomes visitors with custom wooden benches, colorful umbrellas, and blue metal furnishings.
The interior is a dynamic sequence of environments rich in details: artworks, vintage furnishings, customized lights, and carefully chosen materials. The blue wooden and leather benches, marble and wood tables, and beige stucco walls create a dialogue between historical elements and contemporary touches. The bar, with its terrazzo top and decorated wood panels, becomes the visual and functional focal point of the entire ground floor.

Hidden Spaces and Play of Light

Behind the bar lies an intimate niche overlooking the square, while the play of light – among suspended cylinders, elements printed in 3D, and polished mirrors – guides the visitor along the entire path. The exposed wooden beams, left in their natural state, recall the history of the building, once a shelter for carriages, and now a stage for multisensory experiences. The variety of seating and tables – some of design, others reclaimed – reinforces the eclectic identity of the space.

The theatrical charm of the upper floor

Ascending the decorated stairs, you enter a more intimate and theatrical world. A reserved lounge with velvet armchairs leads the way to La Suite Petite, a private room for eight people with a personal bar and decorative pink curtains.
At the top, the Salone Royale occupies the entire attic, with a trussed ceiling, mirrored walls, and a cocktail bar that echoes the materials of the ground floor. Here, poufs, daybeds, sculptural lights, and an eclectic mix of furnishings alternate in an environment that remains cozy despite the staircase.

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