Charming 30 room boutique hotel steps from the Eiffel Tower. Room 62 is functional & very compact for 6 nights. Breakfast is included from 7 until 10:30. Check in was easy, our room was ready. We brought our own map & metro map and were ready to explore Paris. We asked about tours and skipping lines, free or discounted museums in Paris; a flyer by a tour company on the counter was pointed out to us. Location is good, we are around the corner from the metro & a short walk to the Eiffel Tower & Napoleon's tomb. A self serve laundry mat is down the block. We have a big window & nice view. We are 5 minutes from a large supermarket, many gourmet shops & wonderful restaurants on Rue Cler. Our buffet breakfast was an assortment of breads, meats, cheeses, fruits, yogurts, oj, scrambled eggs & sautéed mushrooms. Breakfast wasn't fresh, it felt like a Costco not Paris meal. A pot of hot watery coffee was brought to our table; I would have loved a Parisian French press. There was a Nespresso in the lobby, €2 per cup. The breakfast room was worn, the chairs uncomfortable & most mornings we ate on chipped dishes. There was an interesting mix of retirees talking politics & those in their 30's working on laptops or having zoom meetings here. Our room was clean & daily our bed was made, garbage emptied & towels replaced. Wi-Fi was very good. The shower & bathroom are not for someone large. Nor is room #62, both of us couldn't move around at the same time. The towel warmer was lovely & the in room safe appreciated. The linens were very worn with holes & the small thin towels did not dry. The small shower had a rainfall shower head, so my long hair got wet each time I showered, actually the bathroom got soaked. There was a leak on the side of the shower head, so much of the water hit the shower walls not me. The plastic seal was hanging off the bottom of the shower glass, the floor was soaked. There was no shower cap, conditioner, hairdryer... we purchased toiletries at the pharmacy around the corner. The sink was clogged and the water drained from the hole at the top. The curtains were hanging off the wall. The queen bed was comfortable, and the temperature was comfortable. Our t-v showed English BBC & CNN. We did not have a small refrigerator nor a coffee maker. We purchased our own water at the supermarket. Our room was in front of the elevator, we heard conversations at night & early mornings. When people moved in or out of the small elevator luggage often banged, startling us from our sleep. We heard other conversations around us. When we waited for the elevator we heard people in their rooms talking. We did not hear street noise. We did not smell any smoke. The same woman was working at breakfast room weekday morning and she was trying hard to serve coffee, clean up and replenish. There were usually 3 or 4 people down at the front desk that looked busy. There wasn't a concierge, we asked a few questions, Valeria was very knowledgeable & helpful. Roger was always upbeat & cheerful, asking about our day. If I were a woman alone I would never stay here. There is no deadbolt lock on the door. Once we were inside there is no way to secure ourselves in our room. The Hotel De L'Empereur was recommended by Frommer's & Trip Advisor. Ig it were updated & minimally improved this would be the charming boutique hotel we expected. If we were staying for a couple of days, rather than a week, we would've been comfortable. But, by the end of the week it was getting very old, crowded & uncomfortable here. I realize this is Paris, we spent over €1,600 for our superior room with a queen sized bed. We had to purchase many basic items that were provided in the 9 other European hotels we visited. read more

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Charming hotel in Paris. I must say that I was surprised with our stay as it was very comfortable. The staff was very friendly and available at any time. We got the superior room with a view. The room was the perfect size. I loved the Parisian esthetic. I was able to sleep comfortably every night. They do serve breakfast for an extra cost. I personally never took advantage as there is a cafe right around the corner however, it is an option. The location of this hotel is ideal as it is walking distance to the Eiffel Tower, Metro, and Champs Elysees. If you are looking for a quiet stay I would definitely consider this hotel. read more

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We had a great stay here! Staff was friendly and always welcoming to us. The hotel is also very close to the main tourist attractions, which was a plus when we needed a break, it's close by. read more

(September 2016) We booked a standard room through their website for 3 nights and let them know we were on our early honeymoon/ baby moon and we were pleasantly surprised to open the windows to a beautiful view, no extra charge! Our experience with their staff was great from the moment we stepped through the doors to the very end of our stay. They also e-mailed us prior to our stay to get a better idea of how to best serve us, which was also nice. Location: Very good location just minutes away from Rue Cler. We definitely recommend grabbing croissants from Artisan Boulanger Patissier and having a meal or two at Le Petit Cler. Food was amazing! I was 5 months pregnant and walking to the Eiffel Tower was just a nice 10-15 minute stroll. Located on a quieter street, so we loved being able to open our windows without much commotion. Definitely located in a nicer, safer, more peaceful part of Paris. Room: BEAUTIFUL. We spent the first 20 minutes just melting into our bed and staring out at the amazing view from our window after a long flight. Decor just made you smile to be in Paris. The modern style and cleanliness of the bathroom were great. My only complaint about the bathroom was the shower door that didn't seem to close all the way. Every time I showered, I was just so confused as to the construction. There's absolutely no way of closing it completely so the floors were always completely wet. We had to throw the towels on the ground to soak up the water right after. Room itself was pretty tiny, but I guess standard for Paris. Pretty small closet with a safe that wasn't working for us, but we didn't feel it necessary to bother the front desk about it. No mini fridge. Iron had to be requested from the front desk. Do not disturb button didn't seem to be working and housekeeping walked in while i was sleeping one of the days, but closed the door as soon as she realized it. The first night we were there, the fire alarm had gone off twice for what seemed to be 5+ minutes each time. Once around 1AM and the second time around 6AM. Not the best way to start off our trip...but what can you do? The front desk said the smoke detectors are very sensitive and light bulbs had popped right outside our door. Despite all this, the TV and AC worked great, Free Wifi was strong, bed and sheets were comfortable, and did I mention the view? Waters available at a pricey 2euros downstairs in the vending machine, or there's markets around the corner with water for 35 cents. We didn't opt in for the hotel breakfast nor did we use the Metro system so I can't comment on those, but the area is so pretty, you're going to want to walk everywhere. Overall, I still loved the room and location and would recommend this hotel. Maybe avoid getting room 42 if the shower will bug you enough. read more

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A wonderful and friendly boutique hotel in a quiet , upscale, and fairly central location. Hot breakfast (usually scrambled eggs), bread, pastries, jams, fruit, yogurt, etc. -- good and filling. We plan to stay here again. Roger, the concierge, was especially friendly and accommodating. Highly recommended. read more

This is a good choice for an American visiting Paris. The modern bathrooms are large by French standards and the room is comfortable. The towel heaters do not work which was disappointing, but you'll appreciate the self-service shoe shine machine machine in the lobby to wipe the dust after walking all day in Paris. We stayed in room 31 which has the advantage of being right by the stairs although it faces the courtyard rather than the street. This location worked well for us. However, you will hear a low ruble from the Metro below. Breakfast is served buffet style and has a nice selection of eggs, fruit, bread and yogurt. I especially liked the coffee machine. read more

This hotel is amazing and the room's are great, the staff was awesome, specially the Manager R.Hebert, my wife and I are amazed at how he and his staff help us and took care of us, the rest of the hotel's in France should learn from them. Thank you very much the Pietri family. read more

My colleagues has booked our group at a ritzier hotel, well, near the Ritz. It was expensive. My wife and I relocated here after we'd finished the work portion of the trip. For 1/2 the price, we got a bigger room, (with a view), better breakfast, better service and free wifi. Its a great location, and the staff is incredibly friendly. I have no plans to stay on the other side of the river again. read more

Although I found the hotel very quaint with a quiet neighborhood and convenient location to the metro, it was much smaller and had more "rules" than I expected (see below). The front desk was polite enough, though seemed to just take care of the bare minimum for us in terms of logistical issues like check-in or helping with dinner reservations. Being my husband's and my first time in Paris, I was hoping for more warmth and friendliness in our interactions. I thought the room was a decent size and the bathroom well-appointed. The shower was extremely hot, though, and hard to adjust to a comfortable temperature sometimes. I did not like that the windows didn't have screens to keep out the bugs, especially since we enjoyed the fresh air; we did get some mosquitoes in our room a couple nights and got bitten so be forewarned. Air conditioning is not strong, but decent. One thing I found very annoying was on a SUNDAY at 8:22 in the MORNING as I was lying awake quietly in bed (my husband still sleeping), a person who I can only assume was the maid walked into our room without knocking or even announcing she was coming in! My instinct caused me to sit up suddenly in the bed and at that point she just slammed the door quickly without apologizing. There is no "Do Not Disturb" sign for the doors. Speaking of doors, the walls are quite thin and you can hear conversations and doors closing (even gently) in the halls. Thankfully we did not hear any other distracting noises. Other quirks of this hotel are having to leave your room key at the door before you leave, the very tiny elevator (not even enough to fit 2 people and their suitcases in one trip), no food or eating allowed in the rooms, no ice, no fridge to keep water cold (though you can pay 2 euros for a small Evian in the vending machine), and if you want to iron something, you have to go downstairs to the lobby/cafeteria area and do it there with everyone watching you while they eat breakfast. Very awkward. I'm sure these are standard policies for smaller Parisian hotels, but looking back, I probably would have been more comfortable staying at a larger, more modern, upscale chain hotel that doesn't subject its patrons to what I feel are inconvenient policies and absurdly early maid service. People are on vacation and may want to sleep in a little some days. I felt paranoid the entire time she would open the door when I was still dressing. If you are looking for the charming-mom-and-pop hotel experience, this place may be for you. No offense to this hotel at all, but being used to places like Hyatt or Park Plaza, we thought we would try something different (i.e., small). And though we weren't unhappy with our stay, our conclusion is we probably should have chosen something bigger and more commercial in the heart of the city. That's just us. Judge for yourself and decide. read more

I am writing this review with mixed feelings. The hotel is well located about 15 minutes walk from the Eiffel Tower in a nice part of Paris. The rooms are nicely decorated. Our room was luxurious with a big bathroom with rain shower. Staff were friendly. So far so good. Normally I would give this hotel 4 stars for the price. However my girlfriend and I both slept miserably due to noise issues. The sound insulation in the rooms is horrible probably due to the age of the building. All night we could hear people walking up the staircase, opening and closing doors or partaking in other nightly activities. It was so bad that we couldn't sleep until the early hours of the morning. It is not normal to hear everything that's happening in the other rooms and stairwell. As a result I am giving this hotel three stars. We spent a lot of money for a sleepless night. read more

I'm not sure why it's rated a bed & breakfast on here, but it is a proper hotel. It is quaint but very charming, with an extremely friendly staff and an incredible location, walking distance from most main attractions and within a block or two of some of the best dining in Paris! The rooms, as I mentioned, are small but very clean and well-designed. They have central air and ours had a great view of the Invalides from the fifth floor. The rooms also have flat panel tvs with cable (not that you need it in this city!) and spacious, modern bathrooms. There were some quirks we didn't love, such as having to give our room key to the front desk when we left and not being allowed to opt out of maid service, but these didn't detract from our stay nor do they prevent me from giving a 5 star review because I really don't think you can get a better hotel for the money in Paris and it really helped make our vacation extra special. read more

Lovely place--the staff was friendly, and the rooms were perfect--obviously recently redone with beautiful bathrooms and cozy, nicely decorated rooms. We booked this last minute--the day of check-in--because our original accommodations were less than acceptable, and were very pleasantly surprised by the stark contrast of this place! Though a bit of a walk to the nearest Metro stop, we didn't mind, as we did a lot of walking. Would stay here again in a heartbeat! read more

My husband and I (along with some of our friends) stayed at this hotel during a quick 3-day stopover on a trip to Europe. While my initial impression of the hotel was wonderful (great location, clean rooms, mostly friendly staff, etc), we had a very upsetting and unacceptable incident on our last night. In the early evening (sometime between 5-7pm), a fuse blew in our room. We were using the proper converters, but somehow it blew anyway. Oh well, no problem, surely this happens all the time. We informed the man at the front desk, who asked if we needed it taken care of right away. I told him that we were heading out to Montmartre for the evening and wouldn't be back until midnight-ish. He assured me it would be fixed by midnight. When we returned to our room around midnight, it was not fixed. The same front desk clerk was there, and he told me there was nothing to be done since it was now so late. I would have understood that if I hadn't had already told him several hours prior, when it *was* a reasonable hour to fix the issue. To make matters worse, we were leaving for an early flight the next morning and desparately needed to charge our devices (which held our boarding passes, confirmations, etc). The first solution the clerk gave me was that I could bring all my devices (phone, ipad, etc) down to the lobby and he would charge them for me overnight. I was obviously uncomfortable with this. He seemed incredulous, and said he was offended that I didn't trust him with my belongings. He said that because I "find him untrustworthy", his second solution was to use an outlet in the hallway of the hotel near my room to charge my devices. Obviously leaving my phone completely unattended in the hallway of a hotel in a foreign country was not an acceptable solution to me, so I politely asked if we could switch rooms within the hotel. Despite me paying for the highest room type they had, I told him I would be happy to switch to any available room to pay the same rate. He said there were no vacancies. At this point, he was cordial but seemed very agitated that I didn't accept these "solutions", and still kept repeating that he found it strange that I didn't trust him with my devices all night long. As his third and final solution, he told me that there was a customer staying at the hotel that doesn't usually come back until 2 or 3am, so he told me I could go into this persons room to charge my devices as long as I'm out by the time he comes back. Not only is this the most bizarre solution I have ever heard of, I'm sure it's also illegal. It also makes me extremely uncomfortable - If he was willing to let me into another persons room while they are out, who would he have let into MY room all night after knowing we weren't going to return until later...? After I rejected this option and told him how uncomfortable even the THOUGHT of it made me, he started to become frustrated. He told me that I had paid for a 3-star hotel, not a 5-star hotel. He said I was being unreasonable. At one point, he wrote me the address and phone number of the nearest 5-star hotel on the back of the hotel business card and told me I would be better suited there. Apparently, BASIC ELECTRICITY is a 5-star amenity that you should not expect from Hotel de L'Empereur. As you can imagine, I was offended, shocked, and appauled by this. I won't bore you with the play-by-play that ensued for the next hour after this, but I'll give you a few details: He continued to call me unreasonable for demanding electricity and not accepting his "reasonable solutions". He refused to call the Manager On Duty or whoever was on call for situations like these. He would intermittently turn his back to me to ignore mem (like an actual toddler would). At several points in our conversation, he condescendingly lectured me about my "younger generation" (we are in our early 30's...) wanting everything done right away. He also mentioned "This is not America" several times, as if somehow, again, basic electricity is an American standard of living, unheard of in France. At one point, he told me it would make his life easier if I get all my stuff and check out that evening so he didn't have to deal with me. I told him I would gladly agree to that, since I didn't want to spend one more night in this establish anymore. As soon as he realized I was serious, he rescinded that offer and told me I couldn't be let out of my reservation for the night. After arguing with him for over an hour about this issue, my husband and my friend's husband came downstairs. The icing on the cake? As soon as the men came down to take over the argument, suddenly he was willing to bend. After an hour of telling me I was unreasonable and that there were not any vacant rooms to switch us to, as soon as my husband and my friend's husband came down to continue the argument, he immediately switched us to a vacant room. It seems not only was this desk clerk unreasonable and offensive, but he was also mi read more

Initially, I had been disappointed that I could not get a reservation at Hotel Muguet but was encouraged to make a reservation at the sister hotel, l'Empereur. I was traveling with a long-time friend and had attended a cooking school in the south of France. We arrived from Provence in the early afternoon to discover a friendly desk clerk who gave us our key to a most wonderful room. I had paid a little extra for a room with a view and what a view it was! We were on the 5th level with a straight-on view of the dome. The room was spotlessly clean, the bed comfortable, with a separate wc from the modern and remodeled bathroom. The decor is chic and the bathroom is well-lit and contemporary. Even the bathroom had a grand view. To have a real shower in France is a treat and this was a rainshower type. The elevator is teeny-tiny but can comfortably handle two/three people or one with luggage. The lobby is simple. We did not take part in having the hotel breakfast but ventured over to nearby Rue Cler for breakfast. The metro is nearby at La Tour Malbourg. The walk to the Eiffel Tower is an easy one. This hotel is well-situated and is in a safe area. read more