Inside Lenny Kravitz’s Hotel de Roxie

Most of us will never walk through these doors, but today we have the chance to take a peek inside. We will probably never have the opportunity to walk these corridors in person. However, through design, architecture, culture, and personal identity, we can still step into the world that lies behind them. Today’s stop on ” Home Signature” takes us inside Lenny Kravitz’s Hotel de Roxie, an extraordinary Parisian home. “Inside Lenny Kravitz’s Hotel de Roxie” is more than just a look inside a celebrity’s home; it’s a journey through soulful interiors, lifestyle, music, and history, all brought together under one roof.

History

61-year-old Lenny Kravitz never fit into the box of the American music industry. Since the release of his album “Let Love Rule” in 1989, he has spent most of his career in Paris, which has become his favourite city in the world. As well as being an extraordinary artist, he is also passionate about design and has his own brand, called Kravitz Design.

Kravitz named Hotel de Roxie after his mother, who always dreamed of living in Paris but never had the chance. From the moment he walked through the front door, Kravitz knew he was home.

Looking at the façade of this immaculate Parisian townhouse, with its elegant and chic design, you would never guess it is Lenny Kravitz’s home. Most people would imagine him living in a modern penthouse or somewhere with a rock-and-roll vibe, but instead the rock star chose the former residence of the mayor of Deanville.

As you go through the house, you can see that it pays tribute to his ancestors through decorations, photographs, and furnishings. Kravitz has lived in this house for 23 years, filling it with his ‘soulful’ design – sophisticated, elegant, but above all, full of soul.

What makes Hotel de Roxie so interesting is that nothing inside it feels collected for display. Contrary to many celebrity homes that resemble showrooms or luxury hotels, Kravitz’s house feels deeply inhabited. Every object seems connected to a memory, a person, or a moment in his life. The interiors do not strive for perfection. They embrace the home’s character, and that is what makes the space feel genuinely luxurious.

Entry Hall

As soon as you walk through the front door, your eyes immediately go to the grand piano placed at the end of the staircase.

Designed by Steinway together with Kravitz himself, the piano combines European elegance with African-inspired craftsmanship. From the hand-carved legs to the copper details made by hand, the piece feels less like an instrument and more like a sculpture.

The Roxie Room

The Petit Salon, or as Kravitz calls it, the Roxie Room, is dedicated entirely to his mother. The rockstar is a proud “momma’s boy,” as he himself admits, and created this space specifically so he could be surrounded by his mother.

Filled with photographs and personal objects connected to Roxie Roker, the room feels intimate and emotional. You can clearly feel the memories that live in this room. It is warm, personal, and filled with presence.

In many ways, this room explains the entire house. Beneath the designer furniture and luxury details is something much more personal: memory. The Hotel de Roxie is not just about aesthetics; it’s about preserving the people and experiences that have shaped Kravitz throughout his life.

Kravitz doesn’t decorate in a minimal or restrained way. He layers textures, memories, cultures, and eras until the interiors begin to feel almost cinematic. African craftsmanship sits beside mid-century design, family photographs beside collectible furniture. Somehow, despite the richness of the spaces, nothing feels excessive. The house remains warm rather than intimidating.

The Grand Salon

The Grand Salon is where Kravitz receives his guests, and it perfectly balances comfort, elegance, and statement design.

Paul Evans and Karl Springer furniture fill the room, mixed with vintage finds sourced directly from Paris flea markets. Above, a Swarovski chandelier, designed by Kravitz Design, one of the first pieces he designed, becomes the centrepiece of the room. Also from Kravitz Design are the two simple but striking armchairs.

Lithographs of Muhammad Ali shape the space, adding another layer of culture and identity to the interiors.

Nothing feels overly decorated. Even with so many strong pieces, the room still feels relaxed and welcoming.

Dining Room

Unlike the rest of the house, the dining room feels more restrained.

As opposed to many celebrities’ dining rooms that exist mainly for appearance, this one feels emotional. The portrait of Kravitz’s grandfather watching over the table changes the atmosphere entirely, representing the symbolism of the head of the family, transforming the space into something far more personal than decorative. Around the Karl Springer table are Afra & Tobia Scarpa Africa chairs, while large Emmanuelle peacock chairs sit at both ends. A Baccarat chandelier softens the room, while a Paul Evans sideboard adds texture and depth.

Inspirational Rooms

Filled with books, mementos, and items such as James Brown’s boots, the room reflects the artists who have creatively shaped Kravitz’s life over the years. On the lower floor, what he calls ‘the workspace’ houses clothes and personal items linked to legends such as Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley, Miles Davis, Prince, and John Lennon.

It is not simply a storeroom, but rather a personal archive of inspiration.

Main Bedroom

After the richness of the salons and hallways, the simplicity of the bedroom feels intentional. It almost acts as a visual exhale. The space proves that luxury does not always come from abundance, but from knowing exactly when to stop.

The room contains only a few strong pieces: a bed, two chairs, side tables, a console, and layered vintage rugs. Behind the bed hangs a Louis XVI mirror, while a 1970s bedroom set by Guido Faleschini adds an understated elegance.

A custom mudcloth bedcover from Mali introduces texture and warmth, while the Baccarat chandelier adds softness to the space.

On the wall, the first piece Kravitz bought in the Parisian Flea Market hangs: a portrait of the famous opera singer Leontyne Price.

It is calm, quiet, and designed entirely for rest.

The Heart of the House

And finally, the heart of the house: the basement.

This is perhaps the house’s biggest surprise, a place no one expects to exist inside this Parisian home.

Completely different from the elegant and luxurious interiors upstairs, the basement feels dark, intimate, and cinematic. Hidden beneath the mansion, the former boiler room was transformed into a private speakeasy filled with vintage champagne, music, and atmosphere.

It is the side of the house that feels most rock-and-roll.

The beauty of the house comes from contrast. Upstairs, the interiors feel elegant and refined, almost aristocratic. Downstairs, hidden beneath the polished Parisian architecture, another atmosphere emerges entirely — darker, moodier, and unmistakably rock-and-roll. The duality feels intentional, almost like two sides of Kravitz himself coexisting under one roof.

And maybe that is what makes Hotel de Roxie so special. This is not simply a luxury Paris home designed to impress people. It feels personal. A space where interior design, lifestyle, hospitality, music, family history, and culture all come together naturally.

Inside Lenny Kravitz’s Hotel de Roxie is fascinating not because it belongs to a celebrity, but because it reveals so much about the person living inside it. Through every photograph, vintage object, and carefully collected piece of furniture, Kravitz built a home that feels entirely his own. In a world where many luxury interiors begin to look the same, individuality becomes the most luxurious thing of all.