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L'Empire Paris: Traveler Reviews

4.0 of 5
48 rue de l'Arbre Sec, 75001 Paris, France
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“Good stay for a business trip”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2013

L'Empire Paris was a stylish, clean yet appropriately priced hotel in central Paris. The location is great, near the Louvre therefore within walking distance to many parts of central Paris. Close to the Chatalet-LesHalles metro which has several train options including the RER.

The rooms were spacious and impeccably clean. Decorated in modern style with an eye to the classical. Excellent lighting which is often over looked in hotel rooms. The WiFi was included in the rate but was spotty at times; a little frustrating. Breakfast was simple and fresh offing both hot and cold options.

Definitely worth considering for business or personal travel, a nice boutique hotel

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“Outstanding location, lovely hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2013 via mobile

Just visited with my daughter and although originally hard to find the hotel couldn't have been more perfect. Right across the street from the louvre. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The hotel is very new and chic and our room was surprisingly big, we even had a balcony. The beds were comfortable and the bathroom was nice and big. My only small complaint was that the breakfast was over priced but alternatives were easy to find.

Stayed January 2013, traveled with friends
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“perfect stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2013

We stayed here 3 nights directly after New Years. I would highly recommend it and would definitely consider staying again!
Excellent location right by the Louvre - easily walkable to all of the main sites in Paris.
Staff were always helpful, nothing was a problem for them and their english impeccable.
Good size room for a 3 day stay - ours had access to a nice courtyard which would be awesome in the summer.
Bar in the hotel was always open when we got home in the evening for a nightcap.
Lots of great restaurant choices in the nearby streets, including the street that the hotel is in and its a short walk to the Latin quarter for the cheaper eating options. I'd particularly recommend Carpe Diem just down the road from the hotel.

Overall we had a great experience at L'Empire and would recommend to others.

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  • Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Brilliant Hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2013

We stayed at this hotel for 3 nights over the New Year. Even before we arrived the hotel staff were extremely helpful with recommending local restaurants and making bookings on our behalf. From the moment we walked in the front door to the time we left all the staff were exceptionally pleasant, efficient and helpful. Positioned in an excellent location to visit most of the main tourist sites. The hotel has a modern feel with large rooms by comparison with a lot of other Parisian hotels. This hotel is special and good value.

Stayed December 2012, traveled as a couple
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“Save your money”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2013

I booked this hotel for a last minute work trip to Paris as my favorite hotel was booked. I was attracted to the photographs of the L'Empire hotel on their website - offering calm, modern and clean-line rooms. Worried the website may be mis-leading, I called the hotel prior to booking to be assured that the photos properly reflected the hotel design and room available. I was assured, by telephone, email and attached photos, that indeed the photos represented the room I would be staying in for the weekend.
Instead, and contrary to the personal assurances of the hotel staff, I was checked into "the Lady Gaga Style Room" upon arrival and informed "we are fully booked and there are no other rooms available." This "Lady Gaga Style Room" was like being at the circus - a bad circus. I was forced to endure a room with black (yes black) wallpaper, mirrors at every spare space reflecting the black paper, red strips of curtain to apparantly off-set the black and mirrors, and amidst this eye color dance, a back bedboard of a grey and black harlequin pattern supporting my clown/circus surroundings.
Had it not been 11 pm I would have left. The staff moved me to another room the following day (nearly the same as the photo sent with my hotel booking confirmation) to avoid my leaving the hotel.
I will never go back. Be careful and be warned.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled on business
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
l`Empire Paris Hotel
l`Empire Paris Hotel Paris
l Empire Hotel Paris
Lempire Paris
Address: 48 rue de l'Arbre Sec, 75001 Paris, France
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Region: France > Ile-de-France > Paris
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Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
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