8 Of The Best Hotels In The Marais Paris (2024 Edition)

Named after literary legend Marcel Proust, this boutique hotel in the centre of the Marais is all about art intertwined with beauty and history. The star of the show is the water salon with a 10-metre heated pool, steam room and sauna, set to the theme of Arabian nights with shimmering lanterns and marble galore. The La Mer spa is the only place you’ll want to be after getting lost in the streets of the Marais all day and for a drink or two, the theatrically plush bar and salon with its starry sky dome ceiling and gold leaf sun are the ideal spot to sip on a glass of champagne. Inside the restored six story townhouse there’s 23 rooms all decked out in patterned silk, heavy curtains, gold decor and leather lined bathrooms. There’s even gold-thread monogrammed robes and towels to lounge around in before a big day out.

Once known as Paris’s oldest bakery frequented by none other than Victor Hugo (author of The Hunchback of Notre-Dame and Les Miserables) this secret hotel in the upper Marais is a bright and quirky treat for the senses. The facade was renovated back in 1900 and declared a historical monument, so you can expect the building front to resemble a traditional boulangerie whilst a superbly chic hotel hides behind it. All 17 rooms were decorated by famous fashion designer Christian Lacroix with boldly clashing colours and luxe fabrics. Lacroix took his inspiration from the idea of a voyage in both time and place with each room showcasing elements like a star-covered ceiling, zebra print wallpaper and catwalk sketches. From the hotel, you can walk to all of the best restaurants, cafes and bars in the area.

Nestled in one of the most beautiful squares in Paris, Place des Vosges is where you’ll find the ivy-covered aristocratic mansion of Le Pavillon de la Reine. Sitting in its own private courtyard, the 17th century mansion oozes luxury and sophistication. You can choose between rooms that are traditionally ornate or those with a modern feel full of bold colours and prints, all seamlessly designed with marble bathrooms with underground heating and a jaw-dropping bathtub to soak in. The spa is next level with two treatment rooms, a fitness room, jacuzzi and hammam steam room. To top it all off, you can dine at the hotel’s Michelin-starred restaurant or enjoy a nightcap at the bar before heading up to marvel at your room.

If we could use just a few words to describe Le Grand Mazarin, it would have to be ‘a pastel dream. Looking like a scene from the life of Marie Antoninette, this five star hotel is a wonderland filled with stylish antiques, murals, richly-tiled bathrooms with marble sinks and brass taps and tapestry-hung walls. The restaurant is equally as impressive with Michelin-starred chef Assaf Granit slinging out Middle-Eastern style dishes and the bar serves up some of the neighbourhood’s loveliest cocktails. The basement pool is a haven with its candy-striped mosaic tiles and idyllic floral painted ceiling. You can lounge on deck chairs to admire the view and hop in and out of the separate jacuzzi and steam room.

A blend of history and modernity, Hôtel Jules & Jim attracts an effortlessly cool crowd thanks to its stylish design, natural materials and modern amenities. Here, everything centres around the cobbled courtyard with its glass roof, real outdoor fireplace and vertical climbing garden.  The hotel was once three townhouses that have been merged together to make just 23 rooms and the lobby doubles as a gallery with art and photography exhibitions by Parisian artists. The rooms are small but with impeccable attention to detail and it’s a three minute walk to the nearest metro or a 20-minute walk to The Louvre - the location can not get any better.

The chic and contemporary baroque style of this three-star boutique hotel cultivates a warm and inviting atmosphere a literal few steps away from the hustle and bustle of the Marais. The hotel’s muted tones and rich colours accentuate details like statement wallpaper, premium linen and art work. Whilst the rooms are styled minimally, the shared areas are decorated with pretty florals and unique patterns. A buffet breakfast has all the sweet and savoury delights you could possibly crave as well as all day tea and coffee.

In the heart of the Marais, this charming hotel housed in a former presbytery is a piece of history worthy of discovery. With its exposed beams and flamboyant Gothic architecture, each of the 11 rooms exude character and allure. In some, you’ll even find some of the flying buttresses (external architectural support) from the church. For breakfast, feast on pastries from bakery Miss Manon, a cake of the day, fruit salads, yogurts, eggs and cheeses. Oh la la, this makes for one very happy traveller.

Hôtel de Josephine de Bonaparte (affectionately also known as Hôtel de JoBo) is an intimate and romantic hotel in the Marais that fuses luxury and history. Set within a 17th century convent, the hotel pays homage to Josephine de Bonaparte, Napoleon’s first wife with rooms decorated to reflect the first Empress of France. Indulge in a buffet or order breakfast to your room every morning and at night, the champagne bar or shimmery patio are fabulous places to unwind.