4 Best Hotels in The Marais, Paris

This luxurious hotel set in a 16th-century building right on the city's most beautiful square is quite splendid, with its opulent guest rooms and suites decked out with beamed ceilings, bespoke furnishings, and a vast collection of contemporary artworks. Each room offers surprises: a glassed-in bathroom to marvel at the view while lingering in the tub; an immense four-poster bed all in chrome; exposed 17th-century beams with the original 16th-century decorative paintings. Butler service, a jewel-like pâtisserie-tearoom with a terrace on the square, and a luxurious Roman "bath" with a whirlpool in the mansion's old vaulted cellar add a glamorous ambience to this discreet and exclusive lodging.

This charmingly eccentric hotel, decked out in sherbet hues and dreamy furnishings, brings a breath of fresh air to the Marais. But there’s a method behind the whimsy—hoteliers Maisons Pariente engaged top French and European artisans steeped in centuries-old craftsmanship to custom design everything from the lighting and curlicue lamps to the fabrics (Pierre Frey), herringbone floors, carpets, and the elegant Aubusson-style tapestries that cascade over your bedstead. The effect is a magical vintage-meets-contemporary vibe that extends from the rooms to the spa and its luminous swimming pool, adorable bar, and Boubalé restaurant, serving Ashkenazi cuisine.

Hidden off regal Place des Vosges behind a stunning garden courtyard, this enchanting château has gigantic beams, chunky stone pillars, and a weathered fireplace that speaks to its 1612 origins. The large rooms and suites are decorated in either contemporary or 18th-century style. Many look out on the entry court or an interior, Japanese-inspired garden.

The crowd of chic locals and bank of fog rolling out over the bar are the first clues that you've stepped into one of the Marais's trendiest addresses. Designed around a make-believe theme of a naughty Knights Templar (denizens of the neighborhood in the 12th and 13th centuries) abbey, Sinner's friendly, provocative fun extends from the liveried doormen to the erotic prints in the guest rooms. The spacious art-filled lounge, sunken restaurant, lively bar, and cozy spa complete with a "Roman bath" hide dusky hidden nooks and corridors for stolen moments. In a welcome contrast to the shadowy hallways, the chic rooms are bright, colorful, and full of evocative details and vintage touches—vinyl records and players, fluffy mohair throws, mood lighting, heated Japanese toilets, giant showers—all inviting playful indulgence.