Possibly as close to center of Paris that you will get. Pros - upgraded to a suite. Clean spacious room. Friendly staff.close walks to a few restaurants,if too tired to travel more. Cons - begged for an early check in - nu uhh .had to pay for extra night. Room temperature stayed the same- bit warm no matter what u set air on.overall ok place to stay. read more

Staying in L'Empire Hotel was the highlight of my trip to France! Wonderful room, fantastic location and amazing hospitality at the front desk! Julien and Sergey went above and beyond of already high standards of the service in this hotel, helping me to schedule "the last minute" reservations and sharing valuable tips on the best attractions in Paris. Their willingness to help and a genuine kindness is much appreciated! I will definitely come back read more

Great location, friendly staff, pricey but given the proximity to the Louvre that's expected. Requested a baby cot be put into my room a couple days before arriving & it was still not set up when we arrived though we were told it would be. Our room key was wonky so took a few tries every time we were entering...plus heard & observed a few guests needing assistance with theirs as well. Also the lobby halls in main reception area are painfully over perfumed. The smell is so so strong & wasn't pleasant to walk through daily. Other than that the rooms are decent size and the location is convenient to walking to popular areas or using the metro read more

The staff and cleanliness of the hotel were really nice and the location was fantastic! It's definitely a smaller hotel but I didn't mind that at all. My only complaint was the breakfast. It wasn't very fresh, especially the pastries tasted stale which was disappointing since it was Paris. Everything else was great though! read more

I stayed in this hotel for three nights and left covered in bites and rashes all over my body (included pictures of just my arms with this review). This was during the winter in Paris, so I was wearing 3-4 layers every time I was outside and my skin was not exposed except in the hotel room. I complained to the hotel staff and sent an E-mail with pictures of my arms and back. The front-line manager, spoke to me on the phone and said that he "trusted me" but that he is unable to process a refund because I booked through hotels.com. I called hotels.com and they said they would speak to the manager directly, because it is not true that they cannot process refunds just because it was booked through hotels.com. During that call, the hotel manager denied that anything could have been wrong with the room and denied any type of compensation. I called the hotel back and they claimed that they performed a check for bed bugs but did not find anything. I told him that the sheets were changed once during my stay and it could have been a problem with the sheets on the first few nights. He said these were sent out to an outside laundry company and they were unable to check them so there was no proof that anything was wrong with the room. After a few days of back and forth the manager and his manager, they offered me 50 Euros on the condition that I would not "write any review on any social network", which I refused. Save your skin and save yourself a customer service headache by staying somewhere else. read more

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Our room at L'Empire Hotel in Paris was one of the most adorable, well-decorated rooms I've ever stayed in, period! A combination of red, white, and black, it had a modern vibe, was GIGANTIC by Parisian standards (actually, even by American standards!), and our room was 100% WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE: It was located on the ground floor, the hotel front doors are at the same level as the sidewalk and open automatically on a sensor, and the bathroom inside the room was humongous, with a glass shower with doors on each side that folded back (not to mention 2 accessible sinks!!). Our room had an American-King-size bed, and the mattress was very comfortable: not too hard, not too soft! The staff all speaks English expertly, are very friendly, and immensely helpful! Not only were they very helpful when we needed to book cabs in advance, but they also let us leave our luggage at the hotel after we'd officially checked out so that we could go sight-seeing our last day unencumbered before our train. They also had no problem with my recharging my motorized scooter in the lobby for an hour before we left for the Eurostar. When you arrive, not only is there a chocolate on your pillow, but there are also fresh red gerber daisies (which is a theme throughout the property) and complimentary still Evian, as well as some of the most delicious macarons you'll ever sink your teeth into! It's these little details that really make a place feel welcoming, no? The block upon which L'Empire is located is well-lit at night, feels safe, and you'll feel safe entering and exiting the hotel as well. The hallway on the ground floor to our room was well-lit, and we had no problems operating the key-card for our door. There IS a mini-fridge in the room, but not with enough room to really put anything into it...luckily, there is a small bodega nearby where you can pick up a piece of fruit or bottle of water! I didn't use the coffee machine, but it was one of those super-modern, tiny, sleek ones! This hotel is literally a five minute walk from the Louvre, a two-minute walk from Les Halles, and also easy walking distance to the Catedral du Notre-Dame. If you're feeling ambitious, you can also walk from here to the Eiffel Tower (Paris is flat, so whether you're walking or rolling in a wheelchair, you can get further with less energy!)...or you could take a water taxi on the Seine (those are also wheelchair-accessible). L'Empire IS very expensive by American standards, so for the average person from the U.S., it's a splurge...but if you're only going for a long weekend, and ESPECIALLY if you require wheelchair-access, if you can spend the cash, it's totally worth it!! I know that next time I'm in Paris, this is where I'm staying! read more

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We stayed here during our Xmas/New Years trip to Paris. This place was pretty good. Pros: The staff was really nice and helpful. All of the staff spoke really good English. The complimentary breakfast was awesome. The room was large for a European room. Great location near the Louvre. Cons: The room was warm. There was a slight odor from the shower drain. Overall it was a good stay. The location was the best part. read more

Very nice hotel in great location. Staff was wonderful. Bed was great. Huge tub for tired feet. Breakfast rocked! Everyone speaks good English! Lots of excellent restaurants nearby. Louvre across the street!!! read more

The interior is nice, however the service is very very very slow. I had to wait along time to order a drink, receive it and find the bartender to pay my bill. read more

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What a lovely staff!!! So helpful with reservations at local restaurants, making connections with tours and drivers. And so sweet!! Rooms are spacious and clean. Beds are really comfortable. NICE breakfast!! SUPER QUIET!! Great location and access to restaurants and Museums but no noise...can't figure that out?!?!? But great for sleeping. WELL VERSED IN CATERING to folks with disabilities. Very wheelchair friendly. Thanks for a great stay in Paris!! We'll miss you!!!! read more

Swanky boutique hotel in the middle of the 1st Arr. All the staff here are very accommodating and genuinely nice. Its on a major street, but tucked away enough to be hidden from all the touristy craziness. Make sure you head down to the bar and get a drink and some tapas from Mirko. This guy knows how to serve up some drinks. He really made our stay a welcome one, especially during happy hour. I have grown much fonder of whiskey and scotch because of this man. Someday, a monument should be erected in honor of Mirko Lasorsa, the greatest bartender that has ever lived. read more

This is such a great hotel! The staff is fabulous and so helpful, and the location is great. I'd go back in a heartbeat. Highly recommend it! read more

I originally booked a 6 night stay but after 2 nights, my business trip was shortened. I attempted to shorten my stay by 2 nights. They absolutely refused and said they would still charge me for 6 nights. I travel a lot for work and this has never happened. Poor customer service on the part of the management. read more

Avoid at all costs. On 6th floor, elevator only goes to 5th floor. Must walk 1 floor. Fun if carrying anything. Room had no hot water 1st day and 1/2, then was fixed. Shower leaked on day one, flooding the floor. Took 1 day to fix. Worked for 1 shower, then blocked & flooding again. Bath tub begins to fill, then shuts off at intervals. Must get up and keep turning it on to fill. (Maybe a European thing). Coffee maker in room. 2 college educated people couldn't figure it out. Left note for directions, none left...note gone. No shampoo in room. Soap not replaced. Safe in room, but not bolted down. Had to call to bolt down in room. I guess I'm an ugly American. Addendum: still here. 4 of us arrived back at hotel at 0110. Door locked. No one at desk. No key access. No one answering phone. After 15 min girl comes to open door apologizing. We had no idea if we were going to be outside all night. ...1 more day. How do I give zero stars? Went to use scale to weigh suitcases. Off by 10 kg. We'll just guess. FYI. We had 3 tours and gave all 3 tour guides 5 stars. Just you don't think we're unreasonable. read more

Quite nice and priceworthy hotel in a very central location. The staff is very friendly and they all speak English unusually well. The rooms are being renovated, we stayed first in their newest room on th e6th floor that looked marvelous but was not so cosy to live in, very cold and the bathroom was spanking new but not finished, with taps not working etc. So we moved to another room that was not yet renovated, it was actually much cosier. read more

Room is way too small,and you could even here the next room turn off the lights.but everyone there is really really friendly and don't look you down even if you speak English to them.lol read more

Pros: Very friendly and accommodating staff. A fantastic location for walking central Paris, blocks from The Louvre, great shopping and restaurants Generous sized rooms, stylish, well maintained. Very good breakfast - my daughter loved the hot chocolate Cons: Room thermostat was malfunctioning. Had to regulate the temperature by opening the window a crack. A boutique hotel on a very quiet and picturesque street. For us it was a much more satisfying way to experience Paris than a 4-5 star chain hotel. read more

I would feel badly giving L'Empire Hotel a 4 star rather than a 5 star rating and if possible I would give them an extra star for effort. First, the staff was amazingly friendly, helpful and always engaging if one was willing. We were there for 10 days and every day as we left they were curious as to where we were going because we walked just about everywhere which speaks well of the great location of L'Empire. In the evening they were anxious to hear of our days adventure. Personally I love this kind of interaction and we found out about some places that the average tourist would never even hear about. Since we were late starters the cafe staff was always ready to fix late coffee's for us. The breakfast set up was charming and looked very inviting but we never experienced it because of our late starts in the AM. Our first room on the first floor was very large by most Parisian standards and was wheelchair accessible. When we decided to extend our stay we were asked to move into another room to allow a guest in a wheelchair to take our room . No worries here and the new room was just as nice albeit a bit smaller. The rooms and bathrooms were immaculate and all looked newly renovated. It is a modern decor with splashes of color. The windows of the inside rooms look out into a small open area not big enough to be called a courtyard but will let in the daylight. With the curtains shut for privacy or sleep the rooms becomes very dark and with the lights on it is intensely bright. Same in the bathroom. I do not like the ultra bright lights and always wish for a way to dim them down. Interestingly the halls are all very dark, painted a dark brown or black and have motion sensors to turn on the lights in the hallways when you step into them. They have a limited laundry service but there was a laundromat just around the corner at the far end of the street and about half a block to the right. There are a number of restaurants down the street as well as a small convenience store. If you are a bit of a hotel snob and like the feel of the Hyatts and Marriotts this may not be your cup of tea but that does not diminish the 5 star rating we give L'Empire and its amazing staff. read more

Very welcoming atmosphere. Our server was very accommodating to the fact that we did speak English. Amazing food and drinks. Highly recommend for first time travelers. They do not have an English menu but will explain everything. read more

A wonderful four star boutique hotel centrally located in Paris within walking distance of the Louvre and lovely Parisian cafès and restaurants. Caroline and her staff pamper you from the moment you arrive until you leave. I'd highly recommend this hotel for your stay. Also, be sure to ask concierge for dinner recommendations, they won't lead you astray! read more

Modern, Clean, Quiet, Courteous and a Great Location! We just got back from a week in Paris and our 7 day stay at L'Empire was the best choice we could have made. The staff; Ricardo, Sonia and Eliana made our stay so enjoyable. The entire staff here is incredibly friendly to American guests and they are always eager to help with questions and requests. The bar is small but that actually made it more intimate. The rooms are clean and modern. Upgrade to the larger room if you can, it's worth it! We felt like we were in very good hands the entire week and the location, right next to the Louvre, is incredible. This hotel is in a very safe and quiet area of Paris. There is so much to do right outside the hotel front door. We often took day trips on foot right from the hotel and still did not see everything. On days where we didn't quite know where to go the team at L'Empire gave us good advice, great destinations to head to and it really felt like a family run business. We would highly recommend this property. If you go have a double whiskey for me! Merci - James and Angela read more

Newly renovated (our door didn't even have the number on it yet). It's not the decor...which is fine. It IS the people who are running it!! As in any big city, there is a lot of hustle and bustle, and being nearly across the street from the Louvre, down the street from the Opera and Pyramid districts, and (a bit far) down the street (Rue de Rivoli) from the Champs De Élysées, everyone is in a hurry with few having time for bewildered tourists. These folks were the stand out exception. They all spoke English AND always went out of their way to help us. The guy in the hotel bar made recommendations of other places to visit. They always had time to direct us in to the correct Metro station (from here you basically need the #1 and the #7 to get around). And the absolute topper...when went took a 3-day side trip to Lyon, they securely held half of our baggage AFTER Checkout, knowing that we would return to retrieve it, but NOT to check back in!! No charge!!! Then they called us a cab to take us to our next hotel in Paris! (Don't try this just anywhere!!) (We tipped the guy heavily on our return. Don't know where else we would have seen such help...) Yes it is a small boutique-sized hotel, but that probably accounts for the extraordinary level of service there. Stay there for the location. Walking distance from the Chatelet station (RER from Charles De Gaulle), from the tours at the Pyramid district, a few Metro station hop to the Gare De Lyon TGV station, tons of eateries (problem is choosing), BUT Most of All...for THESE folks! Tucked in a small side street (in a city of streets) a few yards or meters off of Rue De Rivoli, it may be a little easy to miss at first, but it is Well Worth finding! read more

This place is horrible, its a small run down hotel, I went into the room it was very small and smelly, to them I want to cancel reservation, they decline, told them I'm willing to get charge 1/2 to cancel . They still decline. Awful hotel and staffs, please stay away. read more

We stayed four nights as a family for our first experience in Europe. Staff was quite friendly, the room was cozy but modern, and the location was outstanding. We could easily walk to the Louve and with a bit of effort: to Notre Dame. Many good restaurants nearby as well. It was a safe and pleasant stay and we would do it again. read more

My family and I stayed 2 nights here. The hospitality here was amazing from the moment we checked in to the final moments checking out. Sonia and Jennifer at the front were fabulous, taking us to our amazing rooms with comfortable beds and nice big bath tubs. I would most definitely stay here again. I would most definitely recommend this hotel to everyone. thanks L' Empire for an amazing experience in Paris. read more

On my first trip to Paris,we had booked the L'Empire hotel in Paris ,they have a very cool , modern interior, the staff are very helpful, and accommodating,and showed me around the hotel and assisted all of my needs.A member of the staff even came up and showed us our room,let us know which may have been extra money ,and even gave me a set of about 6 macaroons!the rooms are very roomy and comfortable,and have great,stylish design. Every room looks recently redone,and have a great maintenance service! Also,they have a great breakfast! With a variety of French pastries , meat, drinks ,etc. The rooms are also very big! It has a great location, only a few blocks from the louvre and pont neuf.If you are ever staying in Paris , I would definitely recommend it!! read more

I booked to stay at this hotel with my Wife for 20 Nov, 2015 for 5 nights. Unfortunately, due to the events in Paris this past week my wife and I couldn't make it to Paris nor could our family we were meeting with from Italy so we tried to cancel. I received a FULL refund from Air France due to some flights going to Paris from Washington, DC being diverted. However, this hotel plans to keep more than $1,000 US Dollars for my 5 nights stay and provide me with no refund. Yes, the so very generous GM of the hotel decided to give me a 50% refund after many calls and emails to his staff. Then, I indicated that he accepting more than $500 US Dollars from me and me not staying any nights that this still wasn't acceptable under the circumstances. He indicated Paris was back to normal and even more safe now. Look, I want Paris to be safe it is an amazing city but at the moment my Wife and I aren't able to mentally travel there but now the GM is giving me ZERO refund. So, although the hotel may be beautiful I highly recommend that you think about who you give your hard earned dollars to before you book at this hotel. read more