L'hotel - Paris, France     

My pregnant fianc?e and myself celebrated our first year in l'H?tel. Bad points: - old : a few things not really in good shape (like drawer in the bathroom or frame in the lift) - swimming pool too cold - welcome at the desk in the afternoon was above average and information not really exhaustive (did not know too much events going on those days) - shower curtains would diserve to be looked after (stains) Good points (a lot): - old (yes, bad but good point as well) : gives all the charm of this old Paris that is loved all over the world) - beautiful decoration of the hotel (particularly loved the tower staircase) and of the junior suite we were in - smiling staff at restaurant, accommodation, reception (day and night), room service which really enlights your stay - Steaming room : great stuff !!! - A lot of pressure in the showers with hot water as you wish; It was warm for us, coming from Ireland, and it these numerous showers were extremely relaxing!!! But let's not forget the huge bath for two... ;-) ....large enough and of course as much as hot water we want. - The roses bouquet and the note I had asked to organized for my lady was absolutely gorgeous: thanks!!! - Excellent diner at the 1 Michelin Star in house (yet too developped for my lady with the little flowers in the starter; a matter of taste as I personally loved it) - Had a touching surprise on our plates at the dessert (they were informed of our anniversary and drew around the plat a lovely "F?licitations" (Congratulations). Good job!!! - Funny Night Concierge (big white smile) and great Spanish Morning Receptionist We don't know any of the staff members names to be honest, sorry, but we would like to thank everybody for this wonderful and relaxing stay. Arnaud & Ewelina Dublin, Ireland

I booked directly through the hotel website. Received confirming email,but then told that hotel was fully booked and they had no record of my booking.I sent them my confimation from hotel email.Night concierge tried to argue that "non,madame,you booked for the 13th not the 18th" when it was clearly the 18th! Day concierge managed to fit me into a junior suite on top floor. (not cheap!) Beautiful room. First night I was in a rush,no hot water in shower. They sent helpful plumber who fixed it on 30 minutes but I was getting desperately late for my party so thought bath might be better. About to fill up bath, thought I saw a few pubes. Glasses on and realised that at least 10 in bath! Eugh! Breakfast in dining room was at the mercy of very uppity waiters who were hovering around ignoring me and fixing lunch tables,even though I was within the cutoff time.Bored sighs when I asked for eggs.Cold coffee arrived,waiter poured it and missed,went in saucer,which he just left and sauntered off. I would recommend hotel only for the location. It is pretty, but very very run down.Huge bill ,especially if you consider the disgraceful state of bath and the general haughty treatment by dining room staff.