Suites & Hôtel Helzear Champs-Elysées

Situated in a charming cream-colored Haussmann town house with classic Parisian style, the Helzear Champs Elysees blends in seamlessly with the rest of the buildings on the block. The property has the feel of a stylish apartment building almost more than that of a hotel, as it has limited common areas and offers studios and multi-bedroom apartments. The lobby is small but trendy with traditional decor updated with bespoke, modern accents. The main entryway features wood wainscoting and deep turquoise walls lit with moody pendant and sconce lights with drum shades. A small sitting area features charming yellow wallpaper with a repeating silhouette/cameo pattern set against rich accents in turquoise and purple. The hotel's wooden stairs have a center carpet finished with golden stair rods and a golden banister. With apartments that can accommodate two to 10 people, this is a hotspot for leisure travelers, including couples and families, though the spot attracts some business travelers, too.

Situated on a charming cobblestone, tree-lined street in the bustling golden triangle of luxury shopping, the Helzear Champs Elysees is a five- to seven-minute walk to popular shopping streets like the Champs Elysées, Avenue George V, and Avenue Montaigne. The hotel is on the Avenue Marceau, one of the spokes extending from the Arc de Triomphe, which itself is only about a five-minute walk from the hotel. Guests can get to the banks of the Seine in about seven minutes, and the Eiffel Tower is a pleasant 20-minute walk away from the hotel. The metro is just five minutes from the hotel, and guests can travel to most Paris hotspots in a half hour or less. Surrounding streets offer restaurants, a grocery store, and a laundromat.- Five-minute walk to the George V metro stop

• Five-minute walk to the Champs-Élysées
• Six-minute walk to the Arc de Triomphe
• 15-minute walk to the Grand Palais
• 19-minute walk to the Eiffel Tower
• 14 minutes to the Louvre by public transportation
• 20 minutes to the Orangerie Museum by public transportation (30-minute walk)
• 22 minutes to the Musee d’Orsay by public transportation (32-minute walk)
• 30 minutes to the Notre Dame Cathedral by public transportation
• 30 minutes to the Catacombs via public transportation
• 30-minute drive to the Charles de Gaulle Airport (without traffic)

Stylish, modern decor and traditional accents characterize these apartment-style accommodations that include studios, lofts, and two-, three-, and four-bedroom apartments that can sleep up to 10 people. Rooms feature subdued style with light wood or parquet floors, dark wood furniture, cream-colored walls, and gray couches. Drum lampshades and wallpapered accent walls add a little flair. Bathrooms feature gray tiling, white farmhouse sinks, and walk-in showers or shower/tub combinations. Like many Parisian properties, some of the apartments, the studios in particular, are a tight squeeze, though the bathrooms are generously sized. Each room includes a kitchenette with a microwave, sink, cooktop, and a bottle and wine opener. A kettle and Nespresso coffeemaker with tea bags and several capsules are also provided, as is a minibar stocked with sodas, juice, milk and a few beers, though these items cost an extra fee. A pan, plates, silverware, and wineglasses are also included, though some guests complain that there are no bowls. Rooms have air-conditioning and come equipped with safes, hairdryers, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Housekeeping comes daily, but laundry service for sheets and towels occurs weekly. Note that the rooms don't have phones, and lower floors may get some noise from traffic.  

Though its on-site features are few, the Helzear Champs Elysees manages to offer a few helpful extras. For business travelers, a stylish, modern meeting room with bright red chairs and elegant wallpaper gives a posh spot to gather, though it's located in a dark, windowless room. The hotel's small fitness area is also located in a windowless room and includes three machines: a treadmill, stationary bike, and a rowing machine. Wi-Fi is free, though guests occasionally complain of a poor connection. The front desk and concierge are available 24 hours, and the hotel can arrange airport transportation. Guests can order a breakfast basket (with pastries, bread, and jam) to the room for a reasonable additional fee.