Upper Marais Paris, France
Renovated
2025
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness SocialOutside the door
The house
ExperimentalNeo-Gothic cocktail clubhouse
Ecclesiastical arches, frosted glass, and 1970s glamour frame an intimate Haut-Marais clubhouse humming with late-night cocktail energy.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Tristan Auer juxtaposes neo-Gothic vaulting and stained glass with vintage finds and curved Pierre Paulin seating.
Notable
A subterranean Roman plunge pool and steam hammam accompany bespoke organic Susanne Kaufmann botanical treatments.
Notable
Cocktail craftsmanship at the American Bar pairs with lively chophouse dining beneath the soaring central atrium.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
UK Hot List
Condé Nast Traveler
2026
Also in Wallpaper*.
The result is colorful, eclectic, and though tightly composed, far from minimal — less ‘urban zen’ than invigorating sensory overload.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Stepping outside onto Rue du Temple places you among independent art galleries, fashion boutiques, and lively neighborhood bistros.
The rooms
Crisp white walls meet curved vintage armchairs and personal vinyl turntables, leading to burgundy-tiled bathrooms with expansive rainfall showers.
The plunge pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Stone arch columns frame a heated subterranean Roman plunge pool, accompanied by a traditional steam hammam.
The spa
Stone-walled treatment rooms host holistic facials and botanical rituals created with Susanne Kaufmann, Alaena, and Biologique Recherche.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Temple & Chapon
Beneath a soaring glass atrium, the dining room serves New York chophouse classics alongside French seafood and Sunday jazz brunches.
Each of the 43 rooms…combines clean-lined panelling on the walls with curvaceous archways and mixes bright white with deep paint colours and clever lighting to emulate a cosy atmosphere.
The American Bar
The intimate upper-level lounge mixes inventive craft drinks and pours custom martinis served with refill sidecars.
How it began
Housed in a Brutalist former telecoms office, the building was reimagined as a gothic sanctuary filled with eclectic traveler curios.
“The cathedral-style restaurant always made an impression with its vast double volumes – you hardly ever see such a grand space in the Marais – but it’s now looking better than ever.”
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.