Composed of nine 19th century buildings set around a spacious courtyard, the historic Hôtel les Jardins du Marais is on a quiet street on the border of Paris' vibrant Marais arrondissement, just 400 meters from the Picasso Museum and 1.5 kilometers from Notre Dame Cathedral.

Both Orly and Charles de Gaulle airports are about 25 kilometers away, 45 minutes by car.

The hotel is accessed from a long cobbled courtyard that runs through the center of the property. Providing a quiet retreat from the city bustle, it is filled with flowering plants and statues, and in the summer there are tables, chairs and umbrellas. Guests can make use of wireless Internet access throughout the public areas (surcharge) and there are 10 meeting and conference rooms.

Le Jardins du Marais' bar and restaurant serves a range of drinks throughout the day, with a seasonally changing menu for lunch and dinner, and an American buffet breakfast is available each morning.

The restaurant features bold contemporary décor, with velvet banquettes, black granite floors, Swarovski crystal lights and Philippe Starck tables and chairs. There is a small fitness room in the basement, with cardiovascular machines and exercise bikes.

Hôtel les Jardins du Marais hotel has 365 air conditioned guestrooms, located in nine buildings set around the central courtyard. All include satellite television, Internet connections (surcharge), coffeemakers and minibars. Bathrooms come with complimentary toiletries and tubs with showers.

Three blocks from the hotel, the Marais arrondissement is home to chic boutiques, hip cafés and traditional Jewish delis, as well as attractions such as the Picasso Museum and the delightful Place des Vosges.