The Coziest Boutique Accommodation in Le Marais Paris

Walking into Hotel de la Bretonnerie, we felt like we were “home,” if only for a few wonderful days in one of the city’s most sought-after neighborhoods, Le Marais in the 4th Arrondissement of Paris. We’ve stayed there on more than one trip and we’re always given a warm welcome to a beautiful hotel room, with a fresh breakfast, in an ideal, central location.

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Prime Location of this Boutique Marais Hotel

“Le Marais” quite literally translates to “The Marsh,” or swamp. But over its long, rich history, it has become one of Paris’s most chic areas to visit and live in. It has incredible shops, restaurants, and architectural hot spots, like Place de Vosges. It sits on the right bank of the Seine River and spans parts of the 3rd and 4th Arrondissements. (A complete list of the 20 Arrondissements of Paris can be found here.)

It’s incredibly easy to reach the hotel by taxi, rental car, or public transportation, which is our preferred way to get around Paris. It’s just a few blocks from Hotel de Ville metro station on the yellow line. Arriving at Hotel de la Bretonnerie among such beautiful, tall Parisian buildings will make you feel very posh as you admire the hotel’s white Parisian exterior and wrought-iron Juliet balconies.

The second time we stayed there was following a 10-day Paris river cruise on the Seine.

It’s Family Owned and Operated

The hotel is family-owned and operated by a small, friendly staff, most of whom speak English. The building was constructed around 1650. It was once a “Hotel Particulier,” the Parisian name given to a home in the heart of the city owned by a wealthy person (usually an aristocrat or noble).

The hotel, purchased in the mid-twentieth century, has been modified over the years to modernize it and make it suitable for guest accommodation, yet it retains its charm! Even between our first and second stays there, just years apart, it went through some remodeling to freshen it up.

Marie, one of the members of the family who currently owns the hotel, shared this information about the hotel’s name: Our name “La Bretonnerie” comes from the name of the street: Rue Sainte Croix de la Bretonnerie, one of the older streets of Le Marais. This street opened during the 13th century because of the convent “de la Bretonnerie,” outside of Paris, close to the fortification walls.

Common Areas

The warm earth tones of this Le Marais Paris accommodation make it incredibly welcoming. You enter through automatic doors (which are locked in the evening by the way, accessible once hotel staff grants access) into the small lobby.

The front desk always has an employee ready to welcome you with a cheerful “Bonjour!” and a small, living-room-like area invites you to rest a while. I love the timber cross beams on the ceiling and the shelves of books and magazines available for guests to use.

The dining area is open for breakfast. The hotel’s orange juice machine made me one happy woman! It reminded me of the fresh orange juice we enjoyed all over Spain. Each day I would start with an assortment of fresh bread, cheeses, juice, and some fresh coffee. I love the cavernous underground feel of the space. 

Here is a glimpse into some additional rooms in the hotel:  

Sustainability at the Hotel

The hotel takes steps to help reduce its impact on the environment, which we appreciate as an environmentally conscious citizen of the world making strides to save the planet. Here’s just a few things they do to protect the environment:

• Use glass bottles when possible, due to their recyclability
• Lights in the hallways and guest rooms are on self timers when people are not in the spaces
• Made daily changing of towels and sheets optional to guests
• Utilize low consumption light bulbs

I love the unique details throughout each room, from patterned wallpaper, to various tiles, to interesting interior architectural features.

It’s a fantastic hotel with incredibly affordable prices; I recommend it to anyone looking for a hotel in an ideal location with cozy rooms and a warm, inviting atmosphere.

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