Check-in
Named after a brilliant diamond that was owned by French kings and emperors,Le Grand Mazarin is the first Parisian offering by Maisons Pariente,a family-owned operator with upscale retreats in other glamorous parts of France like St Tropez and Meribel. They’ve chosen a smart central location here,just off the Rue de Rivoli,around the corner from Hotel de Ville (City Hall) in Le Marais,a charming Right Bank enclave brimming with picturesque cobblestone lanes,LGBTQ+ friendly bars,cafes,boutiques and cultural draws.
The look
While its creamy exterior blends into the French capital’s dominant colour palette,it’s a different story inside the hotel,where vibrant hues and eclectic decor evoke the flamboyance of Louis XIV’s chateaux and the whimsical sets of Wes Anderson movies.
London-based Swedish designer Martin Brudnizki masterminded the interiors,collating antiques from French flea markets along with bespoke furnishings,fabrics and artworks by contemporary talents. Especially eye-popping is the basement’s wellness zone,where Parisian artist Jacques Merle has painted a ceiling fresco of Narcissus above an indoor pool (a rarity for Paris). This space also boasts a Jacuzzi,hammam and spa treatments,and next door there’s a gym flaunting exposed brick and objets d’art.
The room