Les Jardins Du Marais

Joli établissement nous étions tout en haut avec un joli balcon.

Facilities and garden

L’emplacement est parfait en plein Marais. Voir intérieur calme et chambre matelas et lit très confortable.

De locatie was heel sfeervol, leuke binnentuin

Lovely friendly efficient hotel
Room size perfect

L’emplacement
L’ambiance

This is a perfectly fine hotel in a very convenient location with a very good breakfast. We checked in very late in the evening after a long day sightseeing, however, we were a bit disappointed to find that our room was very strangely located outside the fire door at the top of some emergency fire stairs. It meant that I felt uneasy leaving our valuables there when we were out and most importantly, the room was very cold. The room itself was small with a tiny bathroom but for one night it was fine. Thankfully, the breakfast was very good. If you're expecting modern day four stars, this is not the hotel for you.

Location proximity to metro, plenty of restaurants within walking distance

The hotel position was good for the metro and access to all areas.
The rooms were well equipped and clean.
The staff were helpful and friendly.
The breakfast was good with plenty of choice.

If you are looking for a true four-star hotel experience in Paris, don’t make our mistake. Read the reviews carefully and take them seriously.

This hotel is a depressing, dated three-star property at best. The only redeeming quality is the courtyard, but considering how enormous the hotel is, it’s not difficult to invest in one attractive common area while leaving hundreds of rooms feeling neglected and subpar.

The rooms are old, tired, and clearly designed to do the absolute minimum required to maintain a four-star rating. There is nothing refined or enjoyable about staying here. In fact, the room itself feels so bleak that our main goal became spending as little time in it as possible.

There is no attention to detail whatsoever. Bathroom amenities consist of a shampoo/body wash combo only, no conditioner, no thoughtful touches, just the bare minimum. The complimentary tea is cheap Lipton. The wall-mounted hose hairdryer looks like it belongs in a budget hotel from 20 years ago. The lighting has the harsh glow of a McDonald’s. In a city as beautiful as Paris, the decor feels like a complete afterthought. The plastic silver wall lights are particularly awful.

There is a visible lack of maintenance and cleanliness. The bathroom had grime and mildew buildup around the shower trim and sealant, deteriorating caulking, and visible mineral stains. These are not minor cosmetic issues, they are signs of a hotel that is no longer being properly maintained.

The rooms also smell old, and the soundproofing is practically nonexistent. You hear everything.

What makes the experience especially frustrating is how many corners feel intentionally cut. Our room included a small kitchenette with an old dishwasher and hot plate, yet the only dishes provided were two wine glasses and a sign saying additional items could be requested. It perfectly captures the overall feeling of the hotel: outdated features they don’t want to properly maintain or remove, combined with an unwillingness to spend money on basic guest comfort.

Even the TVs feel outdated and restrictive. There is no practical way to stream or watch movies, which feels absurdly behind the times for a hotel at this price point.

Some negative hotel reviews come down to a one-off mistake or bad luck, and I understand that things happen. But our issue was not a unique incident, it was the actual quality of the hotel itself. Some reviews suggest certain buildings or rooms are better than others, but we specifically asked to move rooms and ended up seeing five different rooms during our stay. They all had the same problems. So if you are hoping you might just get one of the “good” rooms, I would not count on it.

Probably without the renovations going on it would be a lovely hotel
Staff were friendly and the room was comfortable