Saint Aymes Picks: Le Grand Mazarin Hotel forParisian Whimsy with a Couture Edge

Maisons Pariente’s latest jewel brings opulence and irreverence to the heart of Le Marais

In a city already saturated with elegance, Le Grand Mazarin doesn’t blend in—it peacocks. Tucked into the cobbled streets of the Marais, this new 5-star hotel by Maisons Pariente is a love letter to theatrical Parisian style, reimagined with maximalist flair and optimism. The result is a place where heritage meets play, where craftsmanship and colour coexist in beautiful, near-baroque harmony.

Designed by Martin Brudnizki, the celebrated mind behind London’s Annabel’s and New York’s The Beekman, Le Grand Mazarin is unmistakably his—a grand stage where every fabric, trim, and cornice is part of the story.

Aesthetic Notes: The Design Language

If you’ve ever stepped into Annabel’s Membership Club in London, you’ll recognise Brudnizki’s signature: a sort of controlled eccentricity that turns the everyday into fantasy. At Le Grand Mazarin, this manifests in layered textures, whimsical shapes, and a palette that flirts between Louis XVI elegance and 1970s glam. There’s a richness without heaviness, a sense of occasion without formality. If Wes Anderson collaborated with Baz Lurman to do did hotels, we imagine it would look something like this.

• In the bar, scalloped-backed stools in powder blue and coral pop against a carved cream bar front, beneath a whimsical tangle of coral lampshades suspended in soft, golden light. The space feels like a Wes Anderson frame reimagined by a Parisienne with a flair for cocktails.

• The dining salon is pure romance—trompe-l’œil murals, blush latticework, and pistachio-hued tabletops sit beneath softly glowing wall lanterns. There’s a vintage Riviera charm in the details, from the ruched skirts on the chairs to the floral-embroidered banquettes.

• Guest rooms are layered and theatrical, with upholstered canopies, toile de Jouy wallpaper, and fringed furniture in faded pastels and citron yellow. Painted ceilings and parquet floors give the rooms a dreamlike, cinematic quality—like a still from an Agnès Varda film, perfectly composed.

This is not minimalist Paris—it’s Paris in technicolour, through the lens of someone who clearly adores both history and theatre.

The Experience

Le Grand Mazarin doesn’t just look good—it understands modern luxury. The hotel includes 50 rooms and 11 suites, a discreet wellness area with a jewel-toned pool, a bar that invites long conversations, and a restaurant helmed by Israeli chef Assaf Granit, known for his bold, layered flavours.

But beyond the amenities, it’s the atmosphere that lingers. It’s a place designed to spark emotion. Whether you’re curling up in a velvet nook, sipping something sparkling in the lounge, or gliding down a hallway framed in painterly wallpaper, there’s always a moment to pause, look up, and take it in.

Location & Legacy

Set in the historic Marais, Le Grand Mazarin is surrounded by antique bookshops, concept boutiques, and hidden courtyards. It feels cosmopolitan yet discreet, offering an insider’s experience of Paris with the polish of a grand hotel.

Here, you’re not just close to the Seine or the Place des Vosges—you’re part of a curated Paris, one that celebrates beauty in all its forms.

Final Thought

At Le Grand Mazarin, luxury isn’t quiet—it sings. It flutters its ruffled hems, clinks its crystal, and swans through its salons in embroidered slippers. This is a place where maximalism feels masterful, and where nostalgia is given a fresh coat of pastel paint. If Paris is always a good idea, Le Grand Mazarin is the kind of stay that makes you believe it all over again.