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Hôtel de JoBo
A Classic room at Hôtel de JoBo.
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About Hôtel de JoBo
A 24-room Marais hotel with rose-patterned interiors by Bambi Sloan, a courtyard and a lounge bar, inspired by Joséphine Bonaparte.
Best for
- Travelers who want distinctive interiors in a small Marais hotel.
- Visitors who want Saint-Paul, the Musée Carnavalet and Place des Vosges nearby.
Know before you book
Classic doubles are compact at 15–16 m²; choose a larger category if space matters. Room décor varies. The hotel says it is accessible to guests with reduced mobility, but confirm the exact bedroom, bathroom and route directly.
- The hotel
- 24 roomsSingles, doubles, a Junior Suite and connecting rooms.
- The design
- Bambi Sloan interiorsRoses, patterned fabrics and Directoire-inspired furniture.
- The setting
- A Marais courtyardRue d’Ormesson, near Saint-Paul.
Hôtel de JoBo is at 10 rue d’Ormesson in Le Marais, near Saint-Paul. The name is short for Joséphine Bonaparte, whose style inspired Bambi Sloan’s interiors. The hotel has 24 rooms, a courtyard and a lounge bar.
Single rooms measure 12–14 m² and Classic doubles 15–16 m². Superior doubles offer 20–24 m², while the one Junior Suite has 35 m². Connecting rooms provide two bedrooms for travelers who want more separation.
Roses, patterned fabrics, black-and-gold furniture and leopard prints run through the décor. Rooms have air conditioning, Wi-Fi and coffee and tea facilities. Breakfast, room service and a concierge are available. The hotel lists a lift and accessible accommodation; confirm the room’s details before booking.
Choose the right fit
Rooms at a glance
Compare the hotel’s room categories, then check your preferred configuration and dates when booking.
01 / ROOM CATEGORY
Single
12–14 m² · one guest
Room details
An extra-wide single bed and a walk-in shower.
02 / ROOM CATEGORY
Classic Double
15–16 m² · queen bed
Room details
A compact double with a shower or bath. Individual fabrics and color schemes vary.
03 / ROOM CATEGORY
Superior Double
20–24 m² · queen bed
Room details
A larger double facing the terrace, with a shower or bath.
04 / ROOM CATEGORY
Junior Suite
35 m² · king bed
Room details
The hotel’s single Junior Suite has a bathtub and more living space.
05 / ROOM CATEGORY
Connecting Rooms
40 m² · two bedrooms
Room details
Two connecting rooms with queen beds. Confirm the arrangement and occupancy for your group.
The practical details
Amenities & guest services
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Coffee and tea facilities
- Lounge bar
- Courtyard
- Elevator
- 24-hour reception
- Room service
Breakfast
Express or continental breakfast is served from 7:30 am to 11 am on the ground floor. Arrange breakfast in your room the day or evening before. Check your rate for inclusion.
Lounge bar and courtyard
The lounge serves tea, drinks and cocktails. The hotel says its lounge is available around the clock to resident guests.
Room service and concierge
Room service operates from noon to midnight. Reception can help with restaurant reservations and tickets; babysitting can be arranged on request.
The Paris Atlas · Beyond the booking
History & cultural connections
A former convent with interiors inspired by Joséphine
The hotel says its building incorporates the remains of a seventeenth-century convent. Architects Didier and Fabrice Knoll handled the restructuring, while Bambi Sloan created the interiors. Their work gave an older Marais building a new use as a 24-room hotel.[2][3][1]
JoBo combines the beginnings of Joséphine and Bonaparte. Joséphine is the inspiration for the design, rather than a documented former resident of this hotel. Sloan drew on the Directoire period and the roses associated with Joséphine’s garden at Malmaison.[1][2]
For the wall coverings, Sloan searched the archives of textile maker Le Manach. Maison Pierre Frey reprinted selected patterns for the project, including designs called La Cocarde and Roses et Dentelles. The hotel’s description also records custom carpets and individually decorated ceiling beams.[2]
The design continues through the courtyard entrance, bedrooms and bar: floral patterns, lozenge-shaped mirrors, black swans and leopard print appear in different combinations. These are elements of a modern hotel interior inspired by an earlier period, rather than surviving furnishings from Joséphine’s home.[2]
See where you’ll be
Paris, just outside the door
Places to discover nearby
museum · Le Marais
Musée national Picasso-Paris
The national Picasso collection, housed in the Hôtel Salé — a grand seventeenth-century Marais mansion built on the proceeds of the salt tax, which is where the nickname comes from. It holds the works Picasso kept for himself, which makes it a different kind of collection from any other.
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Le Marais
The old aristocratic quarter on the Right Bank that became the centre of gay Paris in the 1990s, at the end of a migration that started in Saint-Germain.
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Useful questions, clear answers
Is Hôtel de JoBo also called Hôtel de Joséphine Bonaparte?
Yes. The names refer to the same hotel at 10 rue d’Ormesson.
Did Joséphine Bonaparte live here?
The hotel presents Joséphine as the inspiration for its interiors. It does not establish that she lived or stayed in this building.
How large are the Classic rooms?
Classic doubles measure 15–16 m². Superior doubles are 20–24 m², and the Junior Suite is 35 m².
Does the hotel have a lift?
Yes. The hotel lists a lift and accessible accommodation. Confirm the particular room and access route directly.
Can I book connecting rooms?
Yes. The published connecting option has two bedrooms with queen beds, totaling 40 m². Ask the hotel to confirm capacity for your party.
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Sources & image credits
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Hotel information & sources
Image credits
Illustrations and reconstructions are labelled throughout this page.
- A Classic room at Hôtel de JoBo.The Paris AtlasSource & reference
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