Hotel Experimental Marais will launch with new restaurant, Temple & Chapon, offering a menu crafted by acclaimed French chef Mélanie Serre.

Born in Paris, Experimental is returning to its roots with the launch of Hotel Experimental Marais, the hospitality brand’s flagship property, set to open in March 2025. Located in the Haut Marais district, it marks the group’s third Parisian hotel, accompanying Grand Pigalle Experimental and Grand Boulevards Experimental.

Inspired by the classic New York chophouses of the 1950s, Temple & Chapon brings a touch of Manhattan’s bold energy to the heart of Paris. Set in a striking cathedral-like space with a glass ceiling, the 100-cover restaurant offers a menu from Chef Consultant Mélanie Serre which reimagines American classics with French precision. She has created a menu of premium cuts of beef (porterhouse, T-bone), expertly grilled seafood (Rockefeller oysters, crab cakes), and generous sharing platters.

To bring the concept to life, Parisian interior architect Tristan Auer has collaborated with artist Clovis Retif. The spacious restaurant is decorated with a traveller’s collection of drawings and photographs, creating an ambiance that feels both intimate and exotic. There is a palette of brown tones, ranging from vibrant to textured.

“For our new restaurant Temple & Chapon, we want to combine the demands and ambition of a young French Chef with the energy and glamour of a New York table,” says Olivier Bon, Co-founder of Experimental. “In unprecedented volumes for a restaurant in the Marais district, we are happy to entrust the reins to Mélanie Serre.”

The upstairs American Bar continues the celebration of Experimental’s origins, paying homage to its founding vision and Parisian roots. Accessible via a grand staircase, the bar is inspired by New York cocktail institutions like Please Don’t Tell, Attaboy and the Raines Law Room.

Signature cocktails include the famous Benton’s Old Fashioned (fat washed bourbon), the vibrant Quetzal as well as a selection of wines from California and Oregon (Roseroc, New-York Ravines).