Design-conscious boutique hotel with darkly romantic decor
Good location near Champs Elysees and L'Arc de Triomphe
Modern rooms with luxe leather headboards and upholstered walls
Marble bathrooms with rainfall showers; some with separate tubs
Smartphones for use during stay, iPod docks, and minibars
Upgraded rooms add Espresso machines and other extras
Stylish lobby bar serves specialty cocktails and small plates
Daily breakfast with room service option (extra fees)
Small spa with Turkish bath and treatment room
Small gym with modern weightlifting and cardio equipment
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Entry-level rooms are small for an upscale property
Breakfast is pricey
Wellness facilities are all on the small side
The Room Mate Alain is an upscale boutique hotel well-located near the Arc de Triomphe and the Palais des Congrès convention center. Rooms are modern with luxe details such as upholstered walls and Eames chairs, plus marble bathrooms with rainfall showers and luxe little extras like loaner smartphones and minibars. The hotel's bar serves up small plates, drinks, and daily breakfast in a darkly romantic atmosphere, though breakfast isn't standard with the room rate. The Room Mate Alain also has a small spa with a treatment room, hammam, and gym. Another alternative to consider could be the nearby Hidden Hotel, though it lacks a spa.
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Scene
Traditional exteriors and dark, glitzy interiors drawing couples and business travelers
Set in a classic six-story stone Haussmann building, The Room Mate Alain offers a flash of style on an otherwise quiet and nondescript street near L'Arc de Triomphe. The hotel has chic, classic details, like black-and-white tiled floors and sparkling chandelier lights. A dark, romantic boudoir vibe permeates attracting couples, while easy access to Palais des Congrès convention center and La Defense business district make it an attractive choice for business travelers, too.
Location
On a quiet street near the Arc de Triomphe and Champs Elysees
The Room Mate Alain is on a quiet street near the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs Elysees, and the Palais des Congrès convention center. There are endless shops and cafes in the area, but the neighborhood is also a central spot for workers during the day, so it's busy. There are two metro stops very close by, making it easy to sightsee farther afield. The Charles de Gaulle Etoile metro stop is a five-minute walk, and serves lines 1, 2, and 6, plus offers easy access to Charles de Gaulle Airport and the La Defense business district via the RER A commuter train.- Six-minute walk to the Arc de Triomphe
Rooms
Sleek rooms with luxe details and amenities -- but entry-level rooms are small
Guest rooms offer simple but trendy, modern decor. Details such as leather headboards and soft upholstered walls add polish as do the designer accents like Eames desk chairs. Bathrooms are modern, most are marble and feature rainfall showers; some have separate tubs. Amenities are high-end: flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, minibars, coffee/tea facilities, and free Wi-Fi, plus AC and safes. Guests are also given loaner smartphones for the length of their stay, which are loaded with travel-friendly apps. Bathrooms have robes, slippers, organic toiletries, hairdryers, and towel warmers. Upgraded rooms add espresso-makers, sitting areas, balconies, or other extras. At 160 square feet, entry-level Premium Rooms are cramped (though this is typical in Paris), and even Superior Rooms are small (200 square feet), but the four-person Junior Suite is more than double that size.
Features
Nice extra features like a stylish bar and small spa
The Room Mate Alain has property features not typically found at boutique hotels in central Paris, which tend to be limited to breakfast rooms and not much else. Here, the breakfast room turns into a bar in the evening that serves drinks and light fare. Breakfast doesn't come standard with room rates, but breakfast room service is available. The spa includes a hammam and a moody treatment room. The hotel also has a small but functional gym with modern weightlifting and cardio equipment, including a treadmill and elliptical. The Room Mate Alain offers meeting space and free Wi-Fi as well. The front desk is open 24 hours, and staff offer concierge services, like ticket assistance or arranging for town cars or childcare.
Deluxe Room
Executive Room
Premium Room
Superior Room
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