Hotel planned for former Autour de Rocher site in Lorient?

[Helene]

hotel lorient

 

[BBT]

So they will be allowed to build on the rock?

 

[amyb]

Is this an approved plan or the proposal to get the building permit?

 

[jayhawkgirl]

I really enjoyed the photos of Autour du Rocher. I have only seen the ruins, and from them, it is a bit difficult to know what it looked like prior to becoming ruins.

I think it is better also, that the site become a hotel rather than a private villa property (i.e. continued access). I think it is a great view from that location. Even though it has no beach, neither does the Hotel Christopher, and it is a successful property.

 

[Helene]

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I really enjoyed the photos of Autour du Rocher. I have only seen the ruins, and from them, it is a bit difficult to know what it looked like prior to becoming ruins.

I think it is better also, that the site become a hotel rather than a private villa property (i.e. continued access). I think it is a great view from that location. Even though it has no beach, neither does the Hotel Christopher, and it is a successful property.

And if we thought about the general interest of the island...
The existing hotels are not full.
Should we build more hotels in St. Barts if those who already exist do not rent all their rooms?

The island is saturated with cars, traffic, EDF plant burns fuel oil to supply different constructions. Should we burn more fuel?
Should we build more houses to be able to accommodate the staff of these new hôtels?
More hôtels but ... too much garbage already. The island is just 21 km2 and the island is not extensible

Think about it !!

 

[kent1994]

I seem to remember reading on tis site and hearing while on the island that David Letterman owned the property and was planning to build a house on this site. That has changed I assume?

 

[Islander]

Sex, drugs and rock & roll.

That is what the "autour du rocher" used to be in the good old times (St Barths Education tour, lesson 1).
There is a good reason why all the old sbhonline folks around here show interest in this post...:devillaugh:

 

[JEK]

I hope so. A small boutique hotel there instead of the ruins would be an improvement, IMO.

Not so boutique from this look.

 

[JEK]

Another "little" project on La Pointe.

 

[MIke R]

And if we thought about the general interest of the island...
The existing hotels are not full.
Should we build more hotels in St. Barts if those who already exist do not rent all their rooms?

The island is saturated with cars, traffic, EDF plant burns fuel oil to supply different constructions. Should we burn more fuel?
Should we build more houses to be able to accommodate the staff of these new hôtels?
More hôtels but ... too much garbage already. The island is just 21 km2 and the island is not extensible

Think about it !!

excellent post .....100% bang on ....but I m afraid it's way too late for that kind of rational thinking there ....they have drank from the kool aid pitcher

 

[JEK]

I salute Helene and her organization for attempting to stem the tide.

http://stbarthessentiel.fr

 

[Islander]

Another "little" project on La Pointe.

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Destruction on its way. Gerard Fior's building?

Oh man, do I miss the old times....

 

[cassidain]

Not so boutique from this look.

30 rooms. Still boutique even by St-Barth standards. Objectively.

 

[Bart -my real name-]

Not so boutique from this look.

You failed to realize that was not a scaled drawing, but actual size

 

[cec1]

"Boutique" seems more like 9 or 10 rooms.