Maison Athénée

Room is too small

Pros: - nice decoration inside, staff very well trained and polite, good breakfast and water pressure - located close to nice part of the 8th just cross the street - beautiful building Cons: - bathsoaps are not nice, just plain almond when in France you have so many intricate scents to choose from - very cramped spaces throughout the hotel - no down pillows or comforters, bedding more in line with a 3 star if anything - extremely noisy/busy street if you have a street facing room be prepared for heavy traffic during the day, its a major through street for Opera even though it says its in the 8th its really on the border and in a very commercial area; at night restaurants have outdoor seating and people stay late talking lout; right near Olympia where major concerts happen and people pour out in the hundreds often drunk. If you have a noise sensitivity its def not a peaceful location - transfer to the airport would have been nice but they charge 200 and a taxi costs 60 so not sure how that makes sense... - for some reason there are no towel hooks anywhere in the bathroom so if you're two people in the room you have to share the bathtub area to lay down your towel but then it just stays damp. - despite downgrading rooms on my last night due to noise the hotel refused to pay me back the difference, a small courtesy of a free drink or something would have been nice to compensate but no gesture in line with the hotel star rating was made.

Tucked away in a great central location, near bus stops and shopping area. The hotel is an intimate space. Very theatrical in appearance. Romantic decor. Candles and drapes in the foyer. Very atmospheric in the evening. Suitable for adults, but not ideal for children. Rooms are small, but adequate for a city break. Well equipped with bath or shower ( or both in superior rooms) . Toiletries provided once during our two night stay. Plus hairdryer, safe and gowns/ slippers. Towels are of a high quality. Comfortable and very clean. Beds great too. Air conditioning works, and windows do open wide. But we had no view nice unfortunately. Just a dingy courtyard Quiet at night. Even with windows open. Small salon at the rear of the building used as a bar and breakfast venue. No restaurant as such. Decor is very dark and lighting in the rooms is very poor. Reading lights provided by the bed. No make up / shaving mirror in the bathroom. Staff were all charming and very helpful. We asked for a kettle to be provided ( none in the room) . This wish was kindly granted. No coffee machine provided. No phone chargers in bedrooms. Overall we really enjoyed our stay. I would definitely return.

A lovely small boutique hotel. Service and staff were excellent. Great location.