Le Pavillon de la Reine

Romantic boutique charm in the heart of the Marais

★★★★★📍 Marais$$$$

Le Pavillon de la Reine sits in one of the most enchanting spots in Paris — tucked just off the Place des Vosges, the symmetrical, arcaded 17th-century square that is the elegant heart of the Marais. Set behind a courtyard and a curtain of ivy, the hotel occupies a historic building and cultivates an intimate, romantic, distinctly Parisian atmosphere, a contrast to the grand palace hotels.

The rooms and suites are individually decorated, blending historic character (beams, fireplaces in some) with comfort and refined taste; the quietest overlook the hotel's hidden interior courtyard garden. Amenities include a cozy spa, a lounge with a fireplace, and warm, personal service in keeping with a boutique property. The whole feel is one of a refined private retreat.

The Marais location is a major draw: it's one of Paris's most fashionable and historic neighborhoods, a maze of medieval and 17th-century streets packed with art galleries, designer and vintage boutiques, excellent cafés and restaurants, and museums (the Picasso Museum and the Carnavalet among them), plus the lively Jewish quarter around the rue des Rosiers. It's also walkable to Notre-Dame, the Pompidou area, and the Bastille. Le Pavillon de la Reine suits couples and travelers who want romance, character, and a chic, walkable neighborhood over a grand hotel.