Experimental Marais occupies a building at 116 Rue du Temple in the Marais, 3rd arrondissement, previously operated as Sinner Paris before the Experimental Group — the Paris-founded cocktail and hospitality company behind the Experimental Cocktail Club and Grands Boulevards hotels — took over the property in 2025. Designer Tristan Auer, who created the original Sinner interiors in 2019, reworked the hotel around a neo-Gothic aesthetic layered with references to 1940s Manhattan, giving the property a moody, richly textured atmosphere distinct from the brighter, softer style of many contemporary Marais hotels.
The 42 rooms and suites are finished in deep tones of burgundy, forest green, and charcoal, with vaulted-arch motifs, brass detailing, and bespoke furniture referencing both the neo-Gothic concept and the building's Marais setting. Suites offer additional living space and, in some cases, views over the surrounding rooftops of the 3rd arrondissement.
The hotel's restaurant and cocktail bar draw on the Experimental Group's long-standing reputation in the Paris bar scene, with a cocktail programme informed by the group's flagship Experimental Cocktail Club nearby. The bar has quickly become a destination for Marais visitors independent of hotel stays, alongside a small fitness room for guests.
The Rue du Temple address sits at the northern edge of the Marais, close to the Musée des Arts et Métiers, the Centre Pompidou, and the boutiques and galleries of the central Marais around Rue des Francs-Bourgeois. Temple and Arts et Métiers Métro stations (lines 3, 8, and 11) are both within a five-minute walk.
| Price | €380–€780/night (~$414–$850) |
|---|---|
| Address | 116 Rue du Temple, 75003 Paris, France |
Room types
- Classic rooms
- Superior rooms
- Deluxe rooms
- Suites
Amenities
- Restaurant
- Cocktail bar
- Fitness room
- Concierge
- Wi-Fi
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Location
116 Rue du Temple, 75003 Paris, France
48.8639, 2.3559 View on map
Highlights
- Neo-Gothic interiors by designer Tristan Auer, reimagined by the Experimental Group in 2025 from the former Sinner Paris
- Cocktail bar drawing on the Experimental Group's reputation from the nearby Experimental Cocktail Club
- Northern Marais location close to the Centre Pompidou and Musée des Arts et Métiers
- Richly textured, moody design distinct from lighter contemporary Marais hotel styles
- Five-minute walk to both Temple and Arts et Métiers Métro stations
Tips for visiting
- The cocktail bar draws a strong local following independent of hotel guests — arrive early in the evening to secure a seat.
- The Centre Pompidou and Musée des Arts et Métiers are both a five-to-ten-minute walk for a morning of museum visits.
- Rue des Francs-Bourgeois, the Marais's main boutique street, is about 10 minutes on foot to the south.
- Book Suites for rooftop views over the 3rd arrondissement, as Classic rooms typically face the street or an interior courtyard.
- Temple and Arts et Métiers Métro stations both offer multiple line connections, useful for reaching the Right Bank and the Grands Boulevards.
Accessibility
Experimental Marais provides lift access to guest floors and step-free entry from Rue du Temple. Guests with specific mobility requirements should contact the hotel before booking to confirm suitable room allocation.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Experimental Marais the same hotel as Sinner Paris?
Yes, the property operated as Sinner Paris before the Experimental Group took over management and rebranded it as Experimental Marais in 2025, retaining designer Tristan Auer to rework the original interiors around a neo-Gothic concept.
Is the cocktail bar open to non-guests?
Yes, the bar is open to the public and has become a notable destination in its own right, reflecting the Experimental Group's background in Paris's cocktail scene.
How far is the hotel from the Centre Pompidou?
The Centre Pompidou is approximately a five-to-ten-minute walk south-west of the hotel, within the northern Marais.