Maximalist salon playground
Pleated fabric ceilings, basket-woven parquet, and pastel hues recreate the spirited atmosphere of an aristocratic literary salon in the heart of Paris.
“The whimsical design by Martin Brudnizki and his London-based Design Studio MBDS takes French classicism and boldly shakes it up with shocks of color.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Martin Brudnizki dresses rooms in Aubusson-style tapestry canopies, custom Pierre Frey textiles, and whimsical pastel palettes.
Notable
A subterranean green-striped mosaic pool sits beneath Jacques Merle frescoes, paired with a hammam and circular jacuzzi.
Notable
Cocktails at Le Bar de Boubalé transition into late-night DJ sets inside the subterranean speakeasy Le Petit Bazar.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Paris
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in The 50 Discovery and AFAR.
Minimalist luxury never really caught on in Paris anyway, but even here, the riotously colorful Le Grand Mazarin stands apart
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Stationed at the corner of Rue des Archives, you are opposite BHV Marais and a short walk from the Seine.
The rooms
Irregular layouts reveal woven tapestry bed canopies, eclectic antique furnishings, and boldly tiled bathrooms wrapped in botanical prints.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The pool and gym
Green mosaic tiles wrap the subterranean pool under painted murals, and a vaulted stone gym sits nearby.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Boubalé serves Ashkenazi plates in a glass-roofed winter garden, and drinks continue downstairs at Le Petit Bazar.
Swedish designer Martin Brudnizki adds his eclectic style to the interiors – think ornate tapestry canopies, antique furnishings, patterned wallpapers and whimsical lamps.
How it began
After creating country retreats in Provence and Saint-Tropez, the Pariente family transformed three 14th-century Marais structures into their first urban hotel.
“even in the small lobby, with its pleated fabric ceiling, intricate basket-woven parquet wooden floor, and tasseled wall sconces, the interiors make a bold design statement.”
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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.