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Experimental Marais — Paris
World of Hyatt · Mr & Mrs SmithUpdated 2026-06-30 · cash rates, engine-checkedParis, France

Experimental Marais Paris

Experimental Marais is a 43-room luxury-boutique hotel in Paris’s Haut Marais, set at 116 rue du Temple in the 3rd arrondissement. Its draw is the combination of a historic central neighborhood, Tristan Auer’s neo-Gothic design, a Susanne Kaufmann spa with heated indoor pool, and a restaurant-and-cocktail scene led by Temple & Chapon and the American Bar.

43-room luxury-boutique hotel at 116 rue du Temple in Paris’s 3rd arrondissementHaut Marais/Le Marais location near boutiques, galleries, cafés, cobblestone streets, Place des Vosges, and major museumsDesign by Tristan Auer with neo-Gothic details, grand arches, stained glass, bold architectural lines, and intimate spacesSpa by Susanne Kaufmann with a heated indoor pool, steam room, and hammamTemple & Chapon restaurant led by chef Mélanie Serre, plus the American Bar
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Booking this stay

Bookable with World of Hyatt points. Award pricing varies by date and category, so we link straight to the official World of Hyatt award chart for current rates rather than publishing a number that can go stale. Cash rates below are our own observed rack rates, not what the program charges in points.

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Haut Marais/Le Marais in Paris’s 3rd arrondissement, a central historic area known for boutiques, galleries, cafés, and cobblestone streets.
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The verdict

“Experimental Marais is a 43-room luxury-boutique hotel in Paris’s Haut Marais, set at 116 rue du Temple in the 3rd arrondissement. Its draw is the combination of a historic central neighborhood, Tristan Auer’s neo-Gothic design, a Susanne Kaufmann spa with heated indoor pool, and a restaurant-and-cocktail scene led by Temple & Chapon and the American Bar.”

Best for
  • Design-minded travelers who want a small luxury-boutique hotel in Le Marais
  • Couples planning a walkable Paris stay with strong dining, cocktails, and spa time
  • World of Hyatt members who want a Mr & Mrs Smith property in central Paris
  • Travelers who prefer historic-neighborhood atmosphere over a large full-service hotel
Key takeaways
  • Central Marais address: Experimental Marais sits on Rue du Temple in the 3rd arrondissement, in the Haut Marais/Le Marais area.
  • Small and design-led: the hotel has 43 rooms and a richly layered Tristan Auer design with neo-Gothic references.
  • Wellness is a standout: amenities include a Susanne Kaufmann spa, heated indoor pool, steam room, and hammam.
  • Dining and cocktails matter here: Temple & Chapon and the American Bar give the hotel a strong food-and-nightlife identity.
  • No lounge is listed: available sources do not indicate a club or executive lounge.
Globalist breakfast
No · Complimentary breakfast for Globalist members.
Suite Upgrade Awards
No · Confirmed suite-upgrade awards accepted.
Free Wi-Fi for members
Yes · Complimentary internet for members.
Pay with points

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About the property

What makes Experimental Marais worth the points.

Experimental Marais is a 43-room luxury-boutique hotel at 116 rue du Temple in Paris’s 3rd arrondissement, set in the Haut Marais/Le Marais area. The neighborhood is one of Paris’s most historic and storied districts, known for boutiques, galleries, cafés, and cobblestone streets, with walkable access to sights such as Place des Vosges and major museums. The hotel’s interiors are by Tristan Auer, with a neo-Gothic, richly layered look that includes grand arches, stained glass, bold architectural lines, and intimate spaces. It is designed to feel more characterful and theatrical than a conventional city hotel. For a small Paris boutique property, the wellness offering is especially notable: the hotel has a spa by Susanne Kaufmann, a heated indoor pool, and treatment facilities that include a steam room and hammam. Dining centers on Temple & Chapon, led by chef Mélanie Serre, while the American Bar supports the hotel’s cocktail and nightlife focus. Experimental Marais participates in World of Hyatt through Mr & Mrs Smith, allowing eligible members to earn and redeem points and receive qualifying-night benefits under the program’s rules. The available research does not indicate a club lounge or a detailed public inventory of all room categories, sizes, bed types, or view types.

Rooms & suites

Where you'll actually stay.

Guest Room

The hotel’s guest rooms sit within a 43-room boutique inventory and share the property’s Tristan Auer design language. Publicly provided research does not list exact square footage, bedding, or view details for this category.

Part of the 43-room hotel inventoryTristan Auer vintage-and-curios aestheticNeo-Gothic design influence consistent with the propertyExact size, bedding, and view details not provided in the available research
Accessible Guest Room

Some rooms at Experimental Marais are noted as accessible for wheelchair users. The provided research does not specify the exact number, category names, bed types, or dimensions for accessible rooms.

Wheelchair-accessible rooms noted in available sourcesLocated within the 43-room boutique hotelDesign aligned with the hotel’s vintage-and-curios aestheticExact accessible-room specifications not provided in the available research
Suite

World of Hyatt information notes that Experimental Marais has one suite. The available research does not provide the suite’s official name, square footage, view, or bedding configuration.

One suite noted in the hotel inventoryTristan Auer design contextBoutique setting within a 43-room propertyExact suite name, size, bedding, and view details not provided in the available research
Dining & club lounge

Where to eat, and where to unwind.

Temple & Chapon
French restaurant with New York City influence

Temple & Chapon is the hotel’s main restaurant, led by chef Mélanie Serre. The menu is described as having a strong New York City influence within the hotel’s Paris setting.

American Bar
Cocktail bar

The American Bar is part of Experimental Marais’s nightlife-forward identity, with cocktails at the center of the experience. It gives the 43-room hotel a more social, evening-oriented feel than many small Paris boutiques.

Timing

When to go.

Live · you're in July
Best time
Mar–May, Sep–Oct

March–May and September–October offer mild 10–21°C temperatures, long daylight and fewer extremes, while still outside the most expensive high-summer period and suitable for sightseeing.

Avoid
Jul–Aug, Dec

July and August bring peak crowds, price spikes and frequent heat waves with daytime temperatures in the 80s°F (upper 20s–30°C), while late December is high season with elevated rates around Christmas and New Year, making points redemptions poorer value.

From the analysis

A few more timing notes.

Choose cooler or rainier Paris periods if the heated indoor pool, Susanne Kaufmann spa, steam room, and hammam are central to the trip.
Spring and fall are especially practical for travelers who want to explore Le Marais on foot, including its boutiques, galleries, cafés, and cobblestone streets.
Weekend stays suit guests who want to lean into the hotel’s restaurant, American Bar, and nightlife-forward identity.
Because the hotel has only 43 rooms and one suite, book early for high-demand Paris travel dates and major citywide events.
Fine print
  • · Publicly available information in the provided research does not include a complete official room-category list with exact sizes, views, or bedding configurations.
  • · The hotel has only 43 rooms and one suite, so availability can be limited compared with larger Paris properties.
  • · No executive or club lounge is listed for this property.
Book experiences

Tours & activities in Paris.

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Around the property

Haut Marais/Le Marais in Paris’s 3rd arrondissement, a central historic area known for boutiques, galleries, cafés, and cobblestone streets., decoded.

The neighborhood

Haut Marais/Le Marais in Paris’s 3rd arrondissement, a central historic area known for boutiques, galleries, cafés, and cobblestone streets.

Place des VosgesLe Marais boutiquesLe Marais galleriesNeighborhood cafésMajor Paris museums within walking distance
On property
Spa by Susanne KaufmannHeated indoor poolSteam roomHammamTemple & Chapon restaurantAmerican BarLate-night menu with soups, salads, pasta, pizza, and burgers
  • · 43-room luxury-boutique hotel at 116 rue du Temple
  • · Interior design by Tristan Auer
  • · Neo-Gothic design elements including grand arches and stained glass
  • · Wellness facilities uncommon for a small Paris boutique hotel
  • · Participation in World of Hyatt through Mr & Mrs Smith
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What people ask about Experimental Marais.

Data freshness
  • // last checked 2026-06-30
  • // award pricing: see official World of Hyatt award chart
  • // source: www.hyatt.com

Cash rates are re-checked on a schedule; live award pricing comes straight from the program rather than a number we publish here. See methodology.

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