17th Arrondissement, United States
Easy walk to Arc de Triomphe, metro, and RER station
Tasteful, contemporary rooms with minibars and flat-screen TVs
Individually controlled AC, free toiletries, and electric kettles
Continental breakfast served in pleasant breakfast room (extra fee)
Charming little courtyard with tables and chairs
Honesty bar and free coffee and tea in afternoons
Breakfast and evening room service available
Free Wi-Fi, loaner iPad, and smartphone for rent (for a fee)
Family friendly with cribs, high chairs, and bottle warmers
Short on extra features (no full-service restaurant or wellness facilities)
Breakfast costs an extra fee
Small rooms (typical in Paris)
The mid-range Acacias Etoile Hotel is a tidy, contemporary boutique property with 36 single and double guest rooms. Like most three-pearl properties in Paris, this one has limited extra features -- there's a nice breakfast room and a small courtyard, but no full-service restaurant or wellness facilities. The hotel does offer some pleasant perks, like evening room service, an honesty bar, and free coffee and tea in the afternoons. Rooms are tiny but tasteful and well-maintained with nice amenities like flat-screen TVs, generously stocked minibars, electric kettles, and free Wi-Fi. The location is convenient, an easy walk from the metro, RER train, and the Arc de Triomphe. Those seeking a classic look could consider the nearby Hotel Cecilia Arc de Triomphe, though it tends to be pricier.
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Scene
Petite boutique hotel with clean, contemporary decor
The Acacias Etoile Hotel is a contemporary boutique property that's ideal as a base for exploring Paris. The six-story white facade is accented with red awnings and Juliet balconies. Inside, decor is clean, well-maintained, and contemporary with a neutral color palette. While the lobby isn't much of a hangout spot, two adjacent breakfast rooms and a small courtyard offer guests public spaces to relax. The main breakfast area features wood floors, beige walls, and brown dining chairs with nailhead trim. There's even an elevator -- albeit tiny -- a nice bonus for a small Parisian hotel. The small rooms and location attract business guests, solo travelers, and couples, and kid-friendly amenities make this an option for small families, too.
Location
On a quiet street near the Arc de Triomphe and Champs Elysees
The Acacias Etoile Hotel is on a relatively quiet street near the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs Elysees, and the Palais des Congrès convention center. While not in the heart of Paris' central tourist area, there are endless shops and cafes in the surrounding streets. There are two metro stops very close by, making it easy to sightsee farther afield. The Argentine metro stop (line 1) is just a two-minute walk, while the Charles de Gaulle Etoile metro stop is a five-minute walk. The latter serves subway lines 1, 2, and 6, and offers easy access to Charles de Gaulle Airport and the La Defense business district via the RER A commuter train.- Seven-minute walk to the Arc de Triomphe
Rooms
Tiny but tasteful rooms with minibars and flat-screen TVs
Guest rooms are small but tasteful with clean, contemporary decor in neutral tones. Taupe carpeting in a Swiss-dot pattern, beige walls, and headboards with a slight satin shimmer are found in every room. Details like brass swing-arm lamps and floral artwork brighten the spaces. Bathrooms tend to be quite compact with neutral tiling and narrow shower stalls, though upgraded rooms add tubs. The hotel's 36 rooms include Singles, Classics, and Superior Rooms, the latter of which are both doubles. Rooms are tiny -- even the largest Superior Rooms don't break 175 square feet -- but that's not unheard of for a mid-range Parisian property. All rooms have individually controlled air-conditioning, double-glazed windows, and desks with upholstered chairs, plus flat-screen TVs with international channels, free Wi-Fi, and safes. Minibars and coffee/tea service (with electric kettles) are a nice bonus not always found in three-pearl hotels. Bathrooms have hairdryers and individual toiletries.
Features
Little besides a daily continental breakfast, room service, and an honesty bar
Like most small-scale, mid-range Paris hotels, this one has limited extra property features. The continental breakfast is simple and costs an extra fee, but guests tend to enjoy it. It's served until late morning in a pleasant, contemporary breakfast room. There are even a few tables outside in a small but charming courtyard. The hotel has no full-service restaurant or bar, but there's an honesty bar along with free coffee and tea offered in the afternoons. Unlike many other mid-range hotels, room service is offered here in the evenings as well as for breakfast.Wi-Fi throughout the hotel is free and an iPad is available to borrow at reception. Guests can also rent a smartphone with unlimited internet and free international calling, available for a daily fee. For guests traveling with children, the hotel has cribs, high chairs, and bottle warmers on hand. The front desk is open 24 hours.
