Paris: the most beautiful hotels in the Marais

Le Grand Mazarin, the new Parisian hotel in the heart of the 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

Sinner Paris

The hotel? Is the Sinner a sultry hotel? An address that plays the card of "offbeat" luxury, in any case, in an enigmatic decor by Tristan Auer that lines up references to the ecclesiastical world (confessional, stained-glass windows, crypt, candlesticks, candles) and erotic winks. Located on rue du Temple, the 43-key boutique hotel also boasts a subdued mezzanine bar with waiters dressed in culottes, a trendy stained-glass restaurant and a candlelit spa. Behind the door knockers is the Justine suite, with its circular bed overlooking the shower, reminiscent of the luxurious garçonnières of "Paris 3 canaille".

Good to know? The restaurant and cocktail bar are a must for sampling a dozen signature beverages in a trendy atmosphere.

Sinner Paris
42 rooms and 1 suite from €430 per night
116 Rue du Temple, 75003 Paris

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

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

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