Avis HÔTEL DU VIEUX MARAIS Paris

Mary and her team were exceptional hosts — warm, welcoming, and incredibly helpful. As Texans trying to pick up some French, we appreciated the friendly conversations and thoughtful support. One excellent example: they helped us make a last-minute dinner reservation on a busy Friday night, calling three different restaurants and ultimately finding us a table at Le Bulldog, which turned out to be one of the best meals of our trip.

We stayed in Room 21, which we definitely recommend for two people. It has a large, comfortable bed, a desk, two chairs, and two side tables — enough space for two adults to move around without feeling cramped. The bathroom is compact but functional, with a wet-room layout where the shower and toilet share one space. While it’s true there’s no shower curtain, it wasn’t a problem — you just need to be a little careful. The A/C worked well, the room was serviced daily, and an iron was available on request. There’s no scenic view, but the room was quiet, clean, and perfect for resting after long days of sightseeing.

The TV only has French channels and no casting options, so bring a tablet or laptop if you want to stream anything. Also, be aware that you’ll need to insert your room key into a slot by the door to activate the lights and power, a common energy-saving feature in Europe.

The front door is monitored at all times — it's a sliding glass door that only opens after staff see and recognize you, which added a great sense of security. Though you leave your key at the front desk each time you leave, there’s a 24-hour attendant, and we always felt safe.

The location is excellent — just a minute from the Hôtel de Ville metro, and easily walkable to Notre Dame, Sainte-Chapelle, the Seine, and the Latin Quarter. There's a pharmacy and a corner store one minute away, and plenty of cafés, bakeries, and wine shops nearby. The hotel is in Le Marais, a vibrant, historic, and LGBTQ+ friendly neighborhood — full of charm, culture, and inclusivity. We felt completely welcomed.

The lobby is cozy and elegant, with a quiet, almost academic feel — a nice contrast to the lively streets outside. The elevator was functional, and despite being in the heart of the city, the room was quiet at night.

If you’re looking for genuine hospitality, walkability, safety, and comfort, Hôtel Vieux Marais is a fantastic choice. We would absolutely recommend it to couples or solo travelers visiting Paris.

Loved the authentic experience of staying in this hotel. The staff were so friendly and went out of their way with any requests. Room was quiet basic but comfortable. Any requests were met. No kettle in the room but they provided hot water and milk whenever asked. My daughter left some sweets in the reception area when leaving and they even went out the way to chase taxi to give her them. Gorgeous experience. Thank you

Ten eerste ben ik geen meneer maar mevrouw. Het ziet er zo leuk uit beneden maar de kamer was als een ziekenhuis. Niks aan de muur, heel kaal. Geen airco. Geen koelkastje voor water. Geen mogelijkheid voor koffie. Kapotte gordijnen. Vies toiletwat eigenlijk kapot was. En dit alles voor €275,_ per nacht. De mensen waren heel vriendelijk. Maar ik zal hier niet meer boeken.

Pros: Location, Service are great
Cons: Bed sizes are small, not for tolls men/women.
Toilets and shower drains are not working as expected.

Ottimo

Everything about my stay here was fantastic. I felt very comfortable and welcomed. All of the staff are so kind and helpful. I was greeted each time I came and went throughout my stay. Having coffee brought to my room in the morning by a very kind woman was a special treat. Perfect area with wonderful restaurants and shops. Thank you again for everything!

Ottima posizione centrale, molto viva con tanti locali.||Si dorme molto bene, la via è tranquilla e la zona sicura.||Ci torneremo presto.

This was a nice family run hotel with a personal touch. Rooms were cleaned daily with beds made and fresh towels. I only put 4 stars for the room because a shower curtain would be a nice addition along with a mini-fridge to have cold water/drinks on hand.

We enjoyed our 5 night stay here very much. The simple room was plenty big enough for 2, with wardrobes, bed side lockers and lovely tall, French window. Very comfortable large double bed. There was a small bath with shower, basin and wc. The hotel staff were very welcoming and helpful. The hotel consists of a reception area with a very typical Parisian spiral stairs and small elevator leading up to the 5 floors. I can highly recommend this hotel for travellers looking for fantastic central location, a quiet place to rest and good value. I would definitely stay here again.

Hôtel bien placé dans le marais, entre beaubourg, le BHV, la place des Vosges. Le batiment, son accueil et l'escalier ont un charme fou, vieux siècle mais sans ostentation. Il y a tout de même un ascenseur bien intégré. Les chambres sont modernes, simples et confortables, très propres. L'ambiance est calme, feutrée. La rue est très peu passante.
Une salle pour le petit déjeuner est prévue mais en cours de travaux. Comme je n'aime pas prendre mon petit-déjeuner en chambre, j'ai préféré aller dans un des bistrots à 20m pour profiter de l'atmosphère parisienne.

בלב המארה מלון קטן משפחתי ברחוב שקט.
חדרים קטנים אך נקיים.

Cet hôtel est parfait en plein centre de Paris. Le service est idéal l’accueil. Idem la propriétaire des lieux. Marie-Hélène vous accueille admirablement bien, on se sent chez soi au calme et à Paris.

A wonderful stay! Sweet hotel with better than average Paris bathroom. Wonderful shower and plenty of hot water. Our room had a door onto a lovely balcony facing the street. The hotel was impeccably clean and our room was cleaned every day with fresh towels. I loved the fact that housekeeping neatly folded my pajamas each morning :-) The front desk is staffed 24/7 which is nice in a neighbor with lots of late night activity. The concierge watched our luggage after check out while we spent our last day in Paris. We’ll be back!

Hotel du Vieux Marais is a gem in one of the best areas to stay in Paris. Close to the metro, unlimited restaurants and shops. In spite of being so centrally located, it is located on a smaller side street which made it remarkable quiet at night. Only drawback was limited plugs for charging electronics. My room was quite spacious by Paris hotel standards.

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Très jolie hôtel Le personnel est respectueux Et la qualité du service est très bien je suis très content

Hôtel très propre, personnel accueillant et serviable. Chambre confortable et calme. Très bon petit-déjeuner. Je recommande sans hésiter !

Trop bien

You get nothing for your money. The carpet stinks ! Broken furnitures, dirty bathroom . It’s a scandal. 270 Euro for a room of s value of 40 Euro !

Hôtel très agréable, personnel très professionnel, sympathique.

Très bien merci beaucoup

Super sejour à recommander

Très bon hôtel, chambre très agréable, service de qualité.

Super endroit, très chaleureux et accueillant.

This is a beautiful and quaint hotel in the middle of everything. It os the perfect room size for a single traveller who wants a very comfortable and clean room to stay while they explore. It is also a safe, quiet, and eco friendly hotel. I enjoyed my stay.

A very typical Paris hotel. Clean and basic amenities. The room was equipped with your basic needs. A fresh bathroom and a comfortable bed. No extra frills.
The staff were friendly and accommodating.
The one thing that I would mention is that the hotel is not very well sound insulated, so you hear every word of what is spoken in the corridors.
I recommend this hotel nevertheless.

Very nice and quiet place! Thank you for lovely vacation????????

I cannot say enough wonderful things about this hotel and the staff. I felt very welcomed and at home. I cannot wait to return. Absolutely do not pass on the breakfast. The neighborhood is lovely.

**Back again and lovely as ever!! Again won't stay anywhere else in Paris.

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Les chambres moyennes pour des prix élevés et inconstants.
Dommage pour des clients réguliers.