Spacious rooms with wet bars, minibars, and Nespresso machines
Some rooms have private balconies and wicker patio seating
Centrally located in the 1st arrondissement, about a 10-minute walk to the Louvre
Easy access to metro lines 1 and 7
Small on-site spa features a sauna
Dining area with a breakfast buffet (for a fee)
becomes a bar in the evenings
Pet-friendly property
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Top-floor Duplex Rooms can be reached only by stairs
Limited on-site dining options
No parking available
No fitness center/gym
Spa is small, and can only take one appointment at a time
With a full renovation in 2013, the upscale boutique L'Empire Paris, about a 10-minute walk from the Louvre and Tuileries Garden, is quite the trendy spot. It's aggressively modern, with
a black-and-white color scheme and sleek, futuristic decor. The 42 rooms
are large for Paris, and come with free Wi-Fi, wet bars, minibars, and Nespresso machines -- and have either
king or twin beds. The hotel has a dining area with a bar, and a small wellness center with a sauna. The hotel draws families, business travelers, and couples, but travelers may want to compare rates with the Hotel du Louvre, which is nearby.
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Scene
Bold and dominating black-and-white modern design within a Haussmann-style building
Fully renovated in 2013, this boutique hotel’s exterior is standard Haussmann elegance, with a
stone facade and faux iron balconies. At the main entrance, there is a sign for both the hotel and L’Empire Cafe, which has a small outdoor seating
area. The
interiors, with their sharp, modern design, purple
track lights, and black-and-white
color scheme, tell a different story. As guests enter, the lobby confronts them with panels of
mirrors, recessed ceiling spotlights, and enlarged black-and-white murals of
Paris scenes. The check-in desk is small, and takes up little space in an otherwise unoccupied area. Past the lobby is a computer station, with plenty
of newspapers and seating nearby. To the left is the cafe, where walls are painted black and murals of panoramic aerial views
of Paris adorn the walls. The small spa, which is limited to one appointment at a time, is dimly lit with purple track lights.
Location
Centrally located in the 1st arrondissement, within walking distance of the Louvre and metro
Located at the intersection of Rue de
Rivoli and Rue de l'Arbre Sec, the hotel is on a street that's far from quiet, surrounded by popular
retail chain stores like Mango and Forever 21. Higher-end shopping on the Rue Saint-Honore is within a 10-minute walk. The Louvre, the Palais Royal, the Seine, and the Place Vendome are within a 10-minute walk. Metro Louvre is the closest to the hotel, but Chatelet-Les Halles, a transportation hub where metro lines 1, 4, 7, 11, 14, and the RER connect, is within a five-minute walk.
Rooms
Sharp, sleek, modern rooms with minibars, flat-screen TVs, and Wi-Fi; some rooms have private balconies
Room and suite choices include Classic, Deluxe, and Superior, as well as Family, Executive, Josephine, and
Connected Lofts. White and black walls meet with full wall murals similar to
those in the lobby. Sheets and pillows are accented in jewel tones, and large
argyle headboards grab attention. Rooms have parquet flooring, free-standing
flat-screen TVs, Nespresso machines (not in Classic Rooms), minibars, and safes.
Unfortunately, the freestanding TVs are sometimes placed in
awkward positions, blocking access to the minibars or the closets. Bathrooms in Classic Rooms have standing showers, while others have soaking tubs with rainfall showerheads, robes and slippers, hairdryers, and toiletries. Higher-priced rooms have wet bars and Nespresso machines, and small sitting areas. Some rooms have private balconies. The Josephine Suite has separate living and sleeping areas, a private balcony, and a separate bathtub
and shower. The Connected Rooms are are more like apartments, and might be a good choice for families and groups.
Features
Wellness Center with sauna, and a cafe and bar
There is a small Wellness Center with a limited spa menu of massages, scrubs, and facials. It consists of two massage tables, a sauna, and a whirlpool; appointments are necessary. The L'Empire Cafe serves a breakfast buffet of eggs, pancakes, meats, fruit, and cheese, along with coffee, teas, and juice for a fee, and lunch. It morphs into a bar at night. There's a computer station, free newspapers, and a lounge area where guests can work. Wi-Fi is free throughout.
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