Hotel Splendid Etoile

We experienced a very friendly and welcoming staff. Great recommendations from the staff for tours and restaurants (cafes). Rooms were as expected, cute and clean yet smaller for the average american couple. I think we stayed in room 501 and it had a great little view of the Tower. Not the Arch, the Tower! Pretty special. We ate at their restaurant and it too was pretty darn good. Free coffee in the morning (have it in their waiting room down stairs) and conveniently across the street from a Metro stop that can take you anywhere in the city for cheap. The location of the hotel is a bit a truck if you want to see Paris on foot. Although its a 5 iron from the Arch, it was a bit far from everything else by walking standards. Nonetheless, we walked, saw a lot and really enjoyed our stay. I would absolutely stay here again.

I stayed here for my recent trip to Paris to run the marathon. Great hotel situated close to the marathon finish line, Arc de Triomphe and metro. The staff was very helpful.

I would probably award a half star more but I can’t bring myself to give this place four stars.
Pros:
Location in the 17^th is terrific. The Metro stop and RER are steps away, the beautiful Arc is right outside your window, and the front desk staff are friendly (at least ours were). The room we were in also had central air, which was a pleasant surprise. Decent wifi.
Cons:
Completely overpriced for what you get, thin walls, cigarette smoke pervading the room, and the cleaning staff’s intrusiveness.
We paid for a «privilege room» with a view of the Arc and we got it. Gorgeous. Between that and our spacious and well appointed bathroom, we were initially thrilled.
The thrill wore off when it came time to go to sleep. The bed was the hardest and most uncomfortable one I’ve ever slept in, including Motel 6 in the States. It also sagged in the middle – there was no support whatsoever. My husband and I were in Paris for four nights of our honeymoon and sleep eluded us for the wrong reasons. Our backs ached every night. On top of that, we had to sleep with the windows open each night, even when the temps dipped into the 40s, because if we closed all the windows, cigarette smoke would come into the room through our vents. We assumed the age of the building had something to do with it, and/​or there was another room that shared the ventilation system that was a smoking room, since we could smell smoke in other areas of the hotel, as well, including the teensy elevators.
Because we had the windows open at night, we got some nice white noise from the ²⁴⁄₇ traffic but it could get really loud.
This place prides itself on being a four star, full-​service hotel, but the prices are just outrageous for what you get. We wouldn’t use the laundry service even if we’d wanted to – it was € 7 to wash a pair of underwear. There was no ironing board or iron in the room. The hair dryer in the bathroom, mounted to the wall, was a joke. The cord is about 9″ long and doesn’t really get one’s hair dry. The cleaning staff starts banging around early – 8 o’clock hour, and you can bear every bang and clang through the ceilings and walls. They are not fans of the Do Not Disturb sign. We were taking a nap mid-​afternoon and the front desk called to say the «chambermaid» needed to get into the room before she left for the day. We weren’t really in need of service but we got up anyway and went out. They have an expectation that you’re gone from 9a-​4p, despite that it’s this «luxury» hotel where you should be able to do what you want.
We did not take advantage of the expensive breakfast. Instead, we would buy bread and other goodies from the Hardel boulangerie at the end of the street (HIGHLY recommend!) and eat at the table in our room. We also purchased our own Nescafé and cream, as it was way less expensive and tastier to make with the electric kettle that is your only avenue to coffee. The powdered milk provided by the hotel that I put in my coffee the first day was spoiled, if that’s even possible. The hotel instant coffee was pretty terrible. We had just come from a four star hotel in Brussels where we had espresso drinks in our room. We didn’t eat or drink anything from the nicely appointed minibar but used the fridge for our own purchases.
The little ID card on the back of the door boasts a € 550 price tag for one night. We were paying a rate of € 400 a night and thought that was still too high – not sure why they put the rate on the door unless they want you to feel impressed.
The front desk staff, all outfitted in tails, were helpful in getting a cab for us to the airport and congenial overall. But I had to ask what the total was of our bill before paying – otherwise they just expected me to hand over my credit card. There was no rundown of the bill. It is Visa, MC, and Amex only. Discover baffled them.
While the location is terrific and steps away from some terrific places to eat, including the aforementioned Boulangerie and Le Hide, I don’t think we would stay here again.

I gave the hotel 3 stars but feel it’s probably a 3.5, but not quite a 4 star based on my stay here. Overall I was pretty happy with my experience. After reading previous reviews I was a bit skeptical about what my experience would be like.
The hotel staff always treated me well. No snobbiness was shown to this American. The rooms are the typical quaint European size but very adequate. The room was nice, clean and well maintained. I could look out my window and see the Arc De Triomphe which was a bonus.
The breakfast, which was not included, was decent. The typical meats, cheeses, breads, fruit and some cereals. What you’d expect in Europe.
The location for the hotel is really one of the best features. It’s a stones throw from the Arc, literally. There are also plenty of restaurants, bars, etc in the area. The Champ Élysées is just across the Arc which is a bonus too. Brief tip: it’s a lot faster walking under the Arc to get to the other side than completely around it.
I’d stay here again if I were in Paris…

We recently visited France with just one night in Paris. We found this hotel online and will definitely stay again! The location is perfect, right next to the Arc. We were greeted by a kind doorman, helpful front desk, and free champagne! The staff were very friendly, all spoke English, and took time to help us plan on days (must sees, how to get around etc). The room wasn’t huge, but it was just what we needed as we didn’t spend much time in the room. The bed was comfortable, the room was clean, and the restroom was pretty big. I highly recommend!

Great staff and room upgrade at booking with view on the Arc de Triomphe. It is quite expensive but great location.

Friendly staff, if not a tad on the reserved side. The room was an okay size, and the bathroom was spacious. Loved having a balcony, and there was a wonderful view of l’Arc de Triomphe when you stood out on it.
Quiet place — only saw one other set of guests the entire time we were there! Our room overlooked an Italian restaurant that got a bit loud in the wee hours of the morning, but the double doors worked very well at keeping the noise out.
Hotel is also directly across the street from the metro and a few blocks over from the Champs-​Elysées, and of course, right next to l’Arc.
Didn’t like the whole ‘one key per room’ thing and the fact that you had to leave it at the desk every time you left. Also, they have their own restaurant attached to the hotel, and seemed to take offense when we asked them for recommendations on other places to go.

WORST hotel experience i have ever had. WARNING: to all American (or anyone else) visiting paris, avoid this over-​priced and over-​pretentious hotel. There are plenty of nicer hotels in the area to choose from.
Where do I start? The room accommodations were terrible for the price point: awkward shower, uncomfortable bedding (you only get a duvet), and a tiny room. A decent view of the city didn’t make up for the fact that the room wasn’t nice. I’ve stayed in much nicer 3 star hotels.
The staff is very kurt and unhelpful. You only get one key, doesn’t matter how many people in the room; and you have to leave the key at the desk everytime you leave – very inconveinent. Also got a lot of BAD suggestions on restaurants and entertainment.
The worst part came when I got laundry done. I had about three days worth of clothes that needed washing. I needed them done that day because i had a flight to catch in the morning. They came back many hours later. Went downstairs to pay them: 408 €!
Yep!
408 € for a pair of sweat pants, some underwear, and a few shirts. It was less than 10 pounds. When i complained, they told me it was MY FAULT for not filling out the ticket (of which they didn’t ask for when i dropped the bag off).
So if you like over-​paying for your hotel room and getting ripped off, hotel splendid etoile is for you.

Eh. Not impressed. Clean, pretty room, beautiful view of the Arc… but the snootiest staff ever. And I’m sorry, but you don’t need to live up to the stereotype that Parisians are snooty. The Parisians I met were simply lovely. The ones who work here? If you are going to act like you can’t be bothered with me, why on earth would I recommend your establishment to friends and fellow travelers?
You really can’t beat the location or the proximity to the metro.
Along with the snootiness of the desk staff the cleaning staff didn’t understand the «Do Not Disturb» sign and whether or not it was placed on the door, they were coming in.
Loved Paris… didn’t love the Splendid Etoile.

My «Current Crush» and I stayed at Hotel Splendid Etoile on our recent trip to Paris and we both loved the stay! The hotel is a boutique hotel, literally a stone throw away from l’Arc de Triomphe! We booked the «Superior Room With Arc de Triumph View», which is a corner room on the 5^th floor (6^th for Americans). This room has a spectacular view of the arc! The double-​doors keep out all the noise from the busy avenue des Champs-​Elysées. The room is a good size room (don’t compare these to Vegas hotel rooms), and the bathroom is also a good size, and of course very clean.
There’s nothing we don’t like about the hotel; the staff is nice and friendly, very helpful, and the location is great.

Absolut phantastisch gelegenes kleines 4-​Sterne Boutiquehotel, 50m vom Arc de Triomphe entfernt. Vom Balkon hat man, je nach Zimmer, einen Blick auf das Bauwerk. Die Champs Elysees liegen um die Ecke. Mit 310 – 390 EUR pro Nacht ist es nicht ganz billig, aber so sind halt die Pariser Preise. Frühstück ist inbegriffen und für französische Verhältnisse üppig, auch ein deutscher Magen wird gut gesättigt und fit für den ganzen Tag das Haus verlassen. Metrostation vorm Haus, Busse zu den Airports ORY und CDG eine Strasse weiter, Sightseeingbus-​Stop auf den Champs Elysees in ca.150m Entfernung– also alles da, was man so braucht.

Belles photos…
J’aimerais faire mes compliments au photographe qui a su mettre en valeur les suites proposées par cet hotel plutôt bien situé, il faut le reconnaître. Pour justifier le choix de cet hotel, il y a pour une part la vue sur l’Arc de Triomphe et en enfilade les Champs Elysées, et le prix attractif pour un 4 *. Né vous attendez pas à un espace tel qu’il semble sur les phots présentées, vous serez déçus. Et si vous devez vous y rendre, demandez à être à l’angle de l’avenue Carnot et Presbourg pour profiter pleinement de la vue. Le lit est grand mais dur, draps façon vielle France, salle de bains avec douche dans la baignoire, façon vieille France aussi… Positif, l’insonorisation qui est parfaite. Globalement correct mais sans plus.