Fodor's Expert Review Le Maréchal

Built in 1565 in the fortified walls that encircle the Vieille Ville, this romantic, riverside inn is made up of a series of Renaissance houses lavished with glossy rafters, rich brocades, four-poster beds, Jacuzzis, and other extravagant details. A vivid color scheme—scarlet, sapphire, candy pink—further enhances the Vermeer-like atmosphere. All in all, this is not a high-end luxury hotel; it's an endearing, quirky old place hanging over a Petite Venise canal. The hotel's restaurant, À l'Échevin, (closed Tuesday and Wednesday) offers top-notch cuisine. Dine in salons or on the terrace perched above the river.