Within walking distance of the Louvre and Norte Dame
Economic rates for a centrally located mid-range hotel
Rooms decorated in retro style; some have marble bathrooms
Amenities include safes and flat-screen TVs
Tea room serving drinks and breakfast service (for a fee)
Lovely backyard garden
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Rooms and bathrooms can be small
Traffic noise heard in parts of hotel
Breakfast not included in room rates
Set off from the street in the Saint-Germain-des-Pres neighborhood of Paris, the Hotel des Marrionniers is a mid-range boutique property with numerous charms and quirks. The common areas in the well-preserved hotel on the stylish Rue Jacob have plenty of shabby chic, colonial-style furniture. A backyard garden and stone-wall library make for top-notch lounging. Its 37 rooms have been updated with contemporary finishes and are decorated in a mix of vintage and retro French style. Rooms and bathrooms, though, can be small. The location, in one of Paris' most desirable neighborhoods, is within walking distance of the Louvre, Musee d'Orsay, and the Jardin des Tuileries. Travelers might want to also check out the Hotel de Seine, which has slightly larger rooms with more amenities but at higher rates.
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Scene
A secluded, shabby-chic boutique hotel in the middle of Paris
A trip to Hotel des Marrionniers is like a tumble down the rabbit hole in "Alice in Wonderland." Getting to the entrance requires a walk through a corridor down a pathway (about 100 feet or 30 meters). Inside, the lobby walls are covered in broad red-and-gold stripes. A gilt-framed mirror leans against the wall, and a chandelier with teardrop-shaped crystals hangs from the ceiling. The wood-and-velvet furniture is vintage and a little worn. The flower-covered carpet is over the top and just right. A Mad Hatter would fit in here nicely. Out back is a garden terrace with wicker and wrought-iron chairs -- the perfect place to decompress. A cozy library has arched stone walls and a long dark-wood table surrounded by high-back brown-leather chairs and a computer for surfing the web.
Location
In Saint-Germain-des-Pres section, across the Seine from the Louvre
Guests staying at the Hotel des Marrionniers are at a great starting point for visiting the city. The immediate area is charming, and the Rue Jacob is filled with galleries, cafes, and restaurants. The Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Pres is a two-minute walk from the hotel, as are the legendary Cafe de Flor and Les Deux Magots. The hotel is within walking distance of the Louvre (13 minutes), which is across the Seine. Notre Dame Cathedral is about 15 minutes away by metro. Musee D'Orsay, which has the largest collection of Impressionist masterworks in the world, is 13 minutes away on foot. The Eiffel Tower is 10 to 15 minutes by taxi, or a 32-minute trip by metro. Charles de Gaulle Airport is about a 40-minute drive, and Orly Airport is about a 25-minute drive.
Rooms
Cozy, chateau-style rooms with safes and flat-screen TVs
The 37 rooms at Hotel des Marrionniers are, like many in Paris, small. Some guests find them charming and cozy, while others complain about the small amount of storage and cramped living space. Singles, Doubles, Twins, Triples, and Quads are all available. Some rooms have views of the back garden, while others face the front terrace. Sturdy wood beds and armoires create a "retro chateau" style. Velvet and linen-covered chairs, flowery curtains, and scarlet-and-lemon accent walls add a little Parisian zest. All rooms come with safes, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and French designer toiletries. Some bathrooms are finished in marble tile, but they're all small, and there are no bathtubs.
Features
A garden, tea room, and restaurant
The Hotel des Marrionniers is all about charm, not fancy features. The outdoor tea room serves hot and cold drinks, including alcoholic beverages. Open to the public, the spot is popular with local residents, and it can be a great place to meet Parisians. Breakfast is available for a fee -- guests give it positive reviews -- but given the number of cafes in the neighborhood, guests would likely do better on their own. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout.
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