Le Marquis

On arrival
With its wrought iron awning, its shrubs and perfectly-restored façade punctuated with chrome plaques, the Marquis is easy to spot in a street which is predominantly residential.

The entrance leads onto a light and airy room, broader than it is deep, which on the right opens onto the hotel bar and a small lounge and, to the left, to the reception desk.

Opposite the entrance, two dumpy white columns lead to a passageway which opens out onto the rear of the room, from where you can reach the breakfast room on the right and, on the other side, the lifts and lounge/library. White walls, light parquet flooring and dark wood furniture with pure lines make for a fairly stark backdrop against which an astonishing matt pink ceiling and bright garnet-coloured sofas add a welcome splash of colour.

The Marquis has a fairly intimate feel with two small lounges, the one in the lobby with its bar, and another one at the rear of the building which opens onto the patio. In the latter there is a fireplace, blocked up as is unfortunately the case in all hotels, and a bookcase displaying art, photography and travel books. Radio music fills the room and there are a few brightly-coloured floral compositions on the tables.

The rooms
Chocolate, caramel or wine, all rooms have a predominant colour scheme worked into a cosy, tidy décor.

A zebra-efect carpet, designed by the hotel’s architect, light-coloured walls, darker skirting boards and cornices, curtains of crushed bronze reminiscent of the fabrics of Myake, overstitched suede headboards and a voile bed canopy adding touch of fantasy to detract from the seriousness of the décor.

The furniture is light-wood and all rooms have a DVD player and free Internet access via an Ethernet plug.

The white enamelled bathrooms are all well equipped with scales, magnifying mirror and full spa kit complete with massage mitt. A border of small transparent acid-coloured tiles lends a fresh, vibrant touch.

Room types
The hotel has three types of rooms: the “classique”, “supérieure” and the “deluxe”. The deluxe are more numerous and larger than the others and have a sitting area with a table and two chairs in light wood. The rooms overlook a courtyard or the street.

Those on the side of the street, which are just as quiet as those overlooking the courtyard, are not directly overlooked but look onto a strange 1970s building covered in blue mosaic. The courtyard is large enough to accommodate a patio but is rather sombre, lying as it does in the shade of the ancient façade of the adjoining building.

Services
Room service offers a selection of Asian dishes or pizzas during restaurant hours and foie gras or smoked salmon at other times. DVDs are also available.

Breakfast
Served in a pleasant room on the ground floor on tables set out side-by-side, brasserie-style, the continental breakfast includes pasties, fruit juices and dairy products. The buffet breakfast also offers a selection of cured meats and cheeses, fruits and a fruit salad. Drinks are served at your table.