Groupe Barrière to open second Hôtel Barrière Le Fouquet’s in New York

Since the launch of Cannes’ Paradiso restaurant in 2020, the Group has decided to take the concept to Abu Dhabi. Imagined in collaboration with 3 Michelin star Chef Pierre Gagnaire and the daring Nicole Rubi (who is behind the renowned La Petite Maison Niçois restaurants – one of which was located in Cannes’ Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic for more than ten years), this new Paradiso pays homage to Mediterranean cuisine, with simple, generous and colourful dishes.

After opening brasserie Fouquet’s in 2020 at Abu Dhabi’s Louvre, Paradiso will be the second Barrière destination in the United Arab Emirates, taking prime position on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Bay waterfront. The Barrière Group is working in close collaboration with Miral, the company behind the development and management of Yas Bay.

A year after the opening of Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf St Barth, which was its first move towards the American market, Barrière will be gaining a foothold in New York by summer 2022, with the opening of a second Hôtel Barrière Le Fouquet’s.

This luxury hotel, much like its legendary address on the Champs-Elysées, will appeal to both an American and a European clientele: Hôtel Barrière Le Fouquet’s New York will be set right at the heart of the historic Tribeca district. The new hotel will features 96 Rooms and Suites set over 8 floors, as well as several restaurants, including the Parisian brasserie, Fouquet’s. A spa, swimming pool, meeting rooms and other services will complete the hotel’s facilities.

For this project, Barrière will operate the hotel under a management contract with Caspi Development – who specialises in the management of hotel, residential and commercial property across the New York metropolitan area. Led by Alexandre Desseigne-Barrière – Strategy & Development Managing Director, strengthening the Group’s presence, both in France and internationally, is a key focus of Barrière’s new positioning.

Founded in 1912 by François André and successively developed by Lucien Barrière, Diane Barrière-Desseigne and Dominique Desseigne, Barrière has developed unparalleled offerings in the field of high-end leisure, on the basis of operational excellence, quality service and the French way of life.

It now includes 33 Casinos, 1 Gaming Club, 18 Hotels (most of them 5 stars and a Palace in Courchevel) and more than 140 restaurants and bars, including the famous Fouquet’s in Paris (available in 9 other destinations). The turnover of both Groups amounted to €1.24 billion for the financial year ended 31 October 2019. They have nearly 7,000 employees.

Barrière also has an excellent reputation in the catering industry with nearly 2.5 million meals served, in leisure activities with 15 spas, 1 thalassotherapy centre in La Baule, 1 balneotherapy in Ribeauvillé, 3 golf courses and 2 tennis clubs, and it stands out for its Resorts located in internationally renowned tourist destinations.

Hotel Barrière Le Fouquet’s in New York