Paris: the most beautiful hotels in Le Marais

1. SO/Paris Hotel

Breathtaking views of Paris, Notre-Dame and the Seine bridges, Codage spa with hammam, gym and private pool, cocktail bar and nightclub, it's hard to beat the SO/ Paris, a rooftop hotel on the banks of the Seine next to the Pavillon de l'Arsenal. The first hotel in Accor's SO/ lifestyle collection in France, SO/ Paris offers 162 keys in the orange and blue colors of the Parisian night - on the large geometric carpet, the Sonia Delaunay-patterned cushions, the copper mosaic in the bathroom (Codage products). Art is also present throughout the hotel, with original photograms by Thomas Fougeirol in the rooms, Neïl Beloufa's luminous tondo in the lobby and even in the spa, adorned with works by Elsa Sahal and Alice Guittard.

Good to know? the Bonnie restaurant on the 15th floor and above, the cocktail bar and the club, are open to outside guests, for a soaring cocktail with a view.

So/ Paris
162 keys from €480 per night.
10 Rue Agrippa d'Aubigné, 75004 Paris

2. Le Grand Mazarin, the new Parisian hotel in the heart of Le Marais district

The hotel? On the corner of rue de la Verrerie and rue des Archives, the Maisons Pariente collection (Crillon Le Brave, Lou Pinet, Le Coucou Méribel) has opened its first Parisian hotel, Le Grand Mazarin, in the heart of the Marais district, in May 2023. Located in a historic building just opposite the BHV and the Hôtel de Ville, the 5-star hotel features 50 rooms and 11 suites, a restaurant, a bar and even a swimming pool, a rare feature in the district. Le Grand Mazarin's design was entrusted to Swedish interior architect Martin Brudnizki (Four Seasons Astir Palace in Athens, Les Jardins de Presbourg and Le Chardenoux in Paris) known for his style that combines French classicism and modernity with fanciful touches.

The rooms? Martin Brudnizki's London design studio has created unique environments inspired by Grand Siècle classicism. The décor, bathed in natural light, places comfort and intimacy on a pedestal. The interior designer called on the craftsmanship of companies with the "Entreprises du Patrimoine Vivant" label to create this tribute to the tradition of French decorative arts. Each of the rooms and suites offers an interlude of calm in one of Paris's most vibrant historic districts.

What makes the difference? The 5-star hotel, inspired by literary and aristocratic circles, reflects the soul of the district and meets all the criteria for a unique stay in Paris: a festive restaurant with continuous service, a dazzling bar, one of the Marais's rare swimming pools and an excellent service.

Hôtel Le Grand Mazarin
61 rooms, from €700 per night
17 rue de la Verrerie, 75004 Paris

3. Boudoir des Muses

Located on rue de Saintonge, Boudoir des Muses is, behind its discreet doors, a theater of contrasts inspired by the world of literary salons and 19th-century aesthetes. It is said to have been a former convent transformed into a brothel before being closed by Napoleon for “loose morals”. Today, the place is reborn in an atmosphere where freedom and sensuality reign supreme. The main salon, bathed in light thanks to a majestic cupola, transforms at nightfall into an intimate cabaret, offering evenings as surprising as they are bewitching, between erotic readings and tarot card readings. Beneath the atrium, the bathing salons, 2 small private spas named Vénus and Hédoné, offer a moment of total abandon in a decor of rough stone and well-being. The 28 rooms, sober and luminous, contrast with the extravagance of the common areas, playing on a fascinating duality.

Boudoir des Muses
28 rooms including 4 suites, from €264 per night
6 rue de Saintonge, 75003 Paris

4. Cour des Vosges

Nestled on the magnificent Place des Vosges, this secret hotel is a veritable showcase for the intimate luxury of the EVOK Hôtels collection (Brach, Sinner or Nolinski in Paris). The only address directly overlooking the Place des Vosges, Cour des Vosges is housed in the listed 17th-century Hôtel de Montbrun, and has been designed as a luxurious guest house. There are just twelve rooms, some with exposed beams on the 4th floor, and as many suites reserved for a handful of initiates, with a tea room where you can nibble on snacks designed by Yann Brys, Le Brach's pastry chef. In fine weather, you can sit out on the terrace under the arcades to enjoy the idyllic setting of Square Louis XIII.

Good to know? A “Roman bath” is also available to guests who wish to escape their rooms to unwind... One of the most intimate spas in Paris.

Cour des Vosges
From €650 per night for a double room
19 Place des Vosges 75004 Paris

5. Hôtel 9Confidentiel

Designed by Philippe Starck, the 4-star 9Confidentiel is located on rue du Roi de Sicile, a stone's throw from the Hôtel de Ville. Sophisticated and singular, the boutique-hotel hides behind a beautiful Art Deco facade with bow-windows and lines up just 29 keys including 3 suites over 6 floors. On the first floor, between Ara Starck's frescoes and Yann Masseyeff's sculptures, you'll find a cocktail bar with an à la carte menu by mixologist Nico de Soto, as well as a bespoke showcase featuring Yann Couvreur's sweet treats, to be enjoyed by the fireplace in one of the lounges or on the charming outdoor patio.

Good to know? Guests enjoy in-room massages and treatments by Codage, a French brand of made-to-measure cosmetics.

9Confidentiel
29 rooms from €300 per night
58 Rue du Roi de Sicile, 75004 Paris

6. Le Pavillon de la Reine

Le Pavillon de la Reine is a luxury hotel located on the monumental Place des Vosges in the Marais district. This elegant building steeped in history is renowned for having welcomed famous residents, including Anne of Austria before her marriage to Louis XIII in 1615. Surrounded by vegetation, the hotel has been renovated by interior designer Didier Benderli, combining historic and modern elements. The rooms, overlooking the shady garden of the hotel's inner courtyard, are particularly popular in summer, while the 250-square-meter spa is an attraction in winter. A Small Luxury Hotels of the World haven of peace in the heart of old Paris.

Good to know? Duplex suites overlooking the square are highly recommended for a romantic getaway.

Le Pavillon de la Reine
56 rooms from €450 per night
28, place des Vosges, 75003 Paris

7. Hôtel de JoBo

Hôtel de JoBo, named after the diminutive Josephine Bonaparte, welcomes guests in a late 18th-century Directoire style worthy of the finest guest houses. Housed in a former convent just a stone's throw from the Saint-Paul metro station, this confidential hotel with just 24 rooms was designed by decorator Bambi Sloan, who imagined a “Directoire Rock” style, blending Napoleonic touches with her favorite motifs such as panther prints. The rooms are divided into 4 atmospheres: Incroyable, Merveilleuse, Gourgandine, Sans culotte... Sheltered from the hustle and bustle of the city, the one and only 35 m² junior suite offers all the comforts you need for an idyllic stay in Paris.

Good to know? The opulent tea room and cocktail bar are open 24 hours a day. A wide range of Mariages Frères teas and the finest international spirits are on offer.

Hotel de JoBo
24 keys from €280 per night.
10 Rue d'Ormesson, 75004 Paris

8. Hotel Sookie

Rue des Commines in the Haut-Marais district, the Sookie opened its doors in 2021 and embodies the urban boutique hotel par excellence. 4 stars, 31 rooms with a warm, stylish decor by interior designer Dorothée Delaye and a coffee shop in the lobby, open from breakfast to dinner. Enjoy a selection of coffees all day long, and aperitifs at the end of the day, next to the vinyl turntable and its selection of jazz, funk and soul. The hotel's name is inspired by Grant Green's jazz tune Sookie Sookie, a nod to the liveliness of the neighborhood.

Good to know? With its cosy 13 m² rooms (including Terre de Mars French organic cosmetics, Nespresso machine and tea tray) from €220 a night, the Sookie is one of the best value-for-money hotels in the area.

Hotel Sookie
31 keys from €208 per night
2bis rue des Commines, 75003 Paris

9. Hotel Jules & Jim

Jules & Jim is an independent establishment in the Haut-Marais district. The 4-star hotel, housed within the walls of a former 18th-century precious metals processing plant, is organized around three buildings, two green courtyards and 23 perfectly soundproofed rooms with top-of-the-range bedding. The 13 HIMACS rooms, located in the main building, are designed as cocoons, with closets, WCs, showers and washbasins located in the four corners of the room. The hotel's gym is open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. to hotel guests and external members alike.

Good to know? The rooftop room, with its small terrace, offers a wide view all the way to the Sacré-Coeur.

Hôtel Jules & Jim
23 rooms from €195 per night
11 Rue des Gravilliers, 75003 Paris

10. Le Petit Beaumarchais Hôtel & Spa

A stone's throw from the Place de la Bastille, Le Petit Beaumarchais Hôtel & Spa emphasizes calm and relaxation with its library, lounge and spa nestled beneath stone vaults. Interior designer Charlotte Camus has optimized the size of the 37 rooms with an intelligent, streamlined layout. On the fifth floor, three rooms have a balcony-terrace with a view of the Bastille. The hotel doesn't have a restaurant, but a bar designed as a kitchen island within a large veranda, where you can sip cocktails, glasses of wine and share planks.

What makes the difference? In addition to a sauna and treatment room, the spa features a saltwater pool where you can float as if on the Dead Sea.

Le Petit Beaumarchais Hôtel & Spa
37 rooms from €370
8 Boulevard Beaumarchais, 75011 Paris