Le Grand Mazarin, Paris, France
A Joyfully Maximalist Hideaway in the Heart of Le Marais
Why DNA Hotels Loves It
● Martin Brudnizki creates one of Paris’s boldest interiors, layering Renaissance grandeur, Belle Époque elegance, and playful contemporary design into a richly imaginative whole.
● The hotel’s award-winning restaurant, Boubalé, celebrates the culinary heritage of Paris’s historic Jewish quarter through a refined interpretation of Ashkenazi cuisine.
● A vaulted underground spa, vibrant public spaces, and an exceptional Marais location make Le Grand Mazarin as much a social destination as a boutique hotel.
A Literary Salon Reimagined
Hidden within a collection of historic townhouses in Le Marais, Le Grand Mazarin feels unlike any other luxury hotel in Paris. Rather than embracing restrained elegance, Martin Brudnizki looked to the neighbourhood’s artistic history and the tradition of the Parisian literary salon. The result is a hotel filled with personality, where every room celebrates imagination, conversation, and joyful self-expression. It feels intellectual. But never intimidating.
The Art of Maximalism
Brudnizki fills the interiors with colour, texture, and theatrical detail. Renaissance-inspired tapestries, scalloped furniture, floral wallpapers, pistachio-green lamps, embroidered fabrics, fringed seating, and richly patterned carpets coexist with mid-century furnishings and playful contemporary touches. Every surface reveals another carefully considered detail without ever feeling chaotic. The design is exuberant. Yet remarkably coherent.
Rooms with Character
The 61 guestrooms and suites continue the hotel’s distinctive visual language. Beds are framed by embroidered tapestry canopies depicting pastoral scenes, wardrobes conceal whimsical wallpapers, and vibrant palettes of emerald, coral, blush, and saffron create rooms that feel entirely individual. Marble bathrooms feature swan-shaped taps, generous showers, and Diptyque amenities, while complimentary refreshments add another thoughtful layer to the experience. Every room tells its own story. No two feel quite the same.
Boubalé and Beyond
The social heart of the hotel is Boubalé. Led by chef Assaf Granit, the restaurant celebrates the Ashkenazi traditions of the historic Jewish quarter through inventive contemporary cooking. Richly decorated interiors filled with floral motifs, warm timber, embroidered textiles, and softly glowing lighting create an atmosphere that is both intimate and lively. The restaurant belongs as much to Paris. As it does to the hotel.
Beneath the Streets
Below ground, another surprise awaits. A vaulted swimming pool beneath a striking Jean Cocteau-inspired fresco by Jacques Merle transforms the basement into one of Paris’s most memorable wellness spaces. Alongside the hammam, spa, and fitness room, it provides a calm counterpoint to the vibrant energy above. Even here. Design remains central to the experience.
Why It Works
Le Grand Mazarin succeeds because it refuses to apologise for its personality. Martin Brudnizki has created a hotel where maximalism becomes sophisticated rather than excessive, balancing historical references with humour, craftsmanship, and extraordinary attention to detail. It captures the creative spirit of Le Marais with confidence, warmth, and unmistakable individuality.
