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    L'Empire

    3.6 (28 reviews)
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    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.

    Amy L.

    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!

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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!

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    Caron de Beaumarchais - Breakfast served in the room- lovely!

    Caron de Beaumarchais

    (28 reviews)

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    Marais, 4ème

    I am so happy I stayed at this hotel! The hotel staff were incredibly kind and helpful. There is…read moresomeone present 24/7 in the lobby which allows you to never have to worry about you losing your keys or feeling unsafe. The room itself was just what I needed. Although I had a rear side room, so no view of the street, I was very happy with it. The windows were able to open to the other building however you could have coffee by the window and the room was incredibly private. The blackout curtains were a game changer too! I slept peacefully each night and although the rooms aren't large, they use every inch of the space and was very well planned out. The breakfast was actually one of my favorite parts about being here. You are able to have breakfast in your room or downstairs in the breakfast room. The breakfast rooms decor was lovely and I looked forward to my breakfast every morning! Highly recommend, the staff is lovely and the hotel is clean and my favorite small hotel I have stayed at thus far in Paris. The location is awesome, there are many places to eat and shop (must go vintage shopping while in the area as well).

    Oh my. Words can't express the absolute gem that this hotel is in the heart of Marais. Perfect…read morelocation, beautiful decor, cozy rooms, and fantastic breakfast. We had a double room with a small balcony that faced the street. It was perfect in every way. The employees were so kind and helpful and spoke beautiful English to our sad French (but we tried!). We did 4 days in Paris and 4 days in the Loire Valley, returning to Paris for our last night. After staying here during the first part of our trip, I cancelled our 2nd Paris hotel and rebooked this one for our last night. It was that perfect. We can't wait to return and without question we will stay here again. Many thanks to the staff at Hotel Caron de Beaumarchais for making our stay so lovely.

    Hotel Diana - Hotel location to the left

    Hotel Diana

    (12 reviews)

    Saint-Michel/Odéon, 5ème

    After a lot of researching and back and forth I selected Hotel Diana for my 4 night stay in Paris…read more I booked directly through their website which was super easy. I selected the queen size bed room - my close friend selected the full size bed room. We arrived in the early evening and check in was quick. Fortunately the lift /elevator was working as we had a lot of luggage it all fit as well as myself . The room was small and basic, which I expected being in downtown Paris. The bathroom was simple with a bathtub shower combo. The bed was comfortable and there was a working a/c however it didn't really get the room super cold but kept it comfortable for summer. Fortunately the heat wave was over by the time we arrived. Tne bathroom did get very warm if you were styling your hair or doing your makeup. I would suggest bringing a small portable fan with you if coming in tne summer . The location is the selling point of this hotel. Walking distance to so many cute restaurants and cafes. 5 minute walk to Notre Dame and the Sienne River. Felt perfectly safe walking around day or night even solo. Usually there were young men working the front desk. They were always polite however I wish they were able to provide a little more suggestions where to go or how to get around for a first time visitor. Great budget hotel in the 5th.

    When reading this review, you must consider the typical budget Parisian hotel: small, cramped…read morebathroom, lack of AC, etc. This hotel more than adequately addresses them all. The room that we had was relatively spacious, with a double bed and some room to move around. The mattress was very comfortable and linens were perfectly clean (no gross bed covering that you typically find in hotels). There was also a relatively spacious bathroom with a nice bath tub (a good find in Paris). The room had quiet, perfectly-working AC and the Wifi was free. There was also a safe in the room. We were basically on a roll. The room also had double windows, which eliminated the noise from the adjacent street (this was amazing). The location is also quite nice. It's in the Latin quarter, walking distance from Notre Dame, Luxembourg Gardens, and the Sorbonne. Metro access is easy as well, in fact it is on a direct RER B line from CDG airport (station St.Michele) Plus, I haven't even gotten to the best part, which was the breakfast. It was 8 euros, and there was a plentiful selection of breads, jams, cheeses, yogurts, fruits, and cereals. All was super tasty. Plus the coffee and hot chocolate were delicious, brought out in small cute pitchers so you could have a nice servicing. We went all around France during our trip and I still remember the drinks there. Yummy. Overall, the price was right, the location was good, and the rooms were great. I would recommend it to anyone.

    Hôtel du Louvre - Surprise anniversary gift!

    Hôtel du Louvre

    (83 reviews)

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    Palais Royal/Musée du Louvre, 1er

    Fantastic stay. Location is great: convenient of course to the Louvre but also excellent shopping…read moreand dining within walking distance. Rooms are spacious and beautiful. Heated mirror in the restroom and the HVAC was good. Comfortable bed. Service was friendly - excellent welcome by Floridita (I may have her name wrong) but she gave us a tour of the important areas of the hotel when we arrived and consistently greeted us every day when she saw us. Maid service and turn down services were also friendly as were the bellmen. Only negatives: our room faced the direction of the Louvre and on Friday night there were street performers singing until close to 1am. Wasn't a problem on the other nights. Also, Brasserie du Louvre, the fancy restaurant in the hotel, was a disappointment. Overall though we would stay there again next trip.

    In the heart of Paris, 1 Arrondissement. It offers chic rooms and amenities. I liked staying here…read morefor the comfort and room size. Our bedroom was spacious, the bed nice and perfectly made, the bathroom was also beautifully decorated, and comfortable with good products. We stayed a week, the room rates are steep, but for the lovely rooms, amenities and location it receives 3 full marks, the 4th star was the service team at L'officine that single-handedly made me reconsider and ultimately saved them from a lower " grade ". We had an unfortunate incident with the concierge service, whose staff member was not interested in giving us specific instructions. They were dismissive of my husband (who doesn't speak French) when he asked for directions to the bank for foreign exchange. I had to return to the hotel and speak to her directly in French to get results. We were, for the most part, impressed by the friendliness and hospitality of the staff at their bar, as I mentioned above they were the reason I found all their front of the house redeeming qualities I'm not sure if I will stay here or try a different hotel- jury is out. For certain, I'll go back to their lovely bar.

    L'Empire - hotels - Updated May 2026

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