Upscale, romantic hotel features theatrical, velvet decor
Central location in walking distance to the Louvre Museum
Romantic rooms offer flat-screen TVs, minibars, and, in some, terraces
Elegant restaurant and bar with red velvet furniture
Smoking room with a flat-screen TV
Massage treatments available in Deluxe and Family rooms
Concierge desk assistance for tours and tickets
24-hour room service offered
Board and card games available
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Dimly lit with dark interiors
Rooms are small
Small old-fashioned elevator
Some guests report smoke smells in common areas
The 20-room Maison Athenee is an upscale, romantic sanctuary with a sultry edge. The location is central, within walking distance of the Louvre Museum. The hotel has an elegant dining and cocktail salon with red velvet chairs and a smoking room. Lavishly designed rooms have dramatic draperies, flat-screen TVs, minibars, Paris street views, and some offer terraces. Some guests, however, don’t fancy the dimly lit common areas. An alternative option may be the Hotel Joyce - Astotel that has brighter rooms and a skylight in the restaurant.
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Scene
Upscale, theatrically decorated hotel with romantic atmosphere and an elegant salon
The Maison Athenee, formerly the Hotel Athenee, replicates the drama and romance of the opera theater with a luxurious environment envisioned by Jacques Garcia, the French interior designer who redesigned the Louvre. The hotel's restaurant and bar, Le Petit Salon, is lavishly decorated. Red velvet chairs and cocktail tables line the hallway covered in gold damask wallpaper and gold framed oil paintings. Red velvet sofas, surrounded by iridescent drapes, provide more seating for guests. There’s also a lounge with wooden wall panels, a mantel, mounted celebrity head shots, and a few small lamps that offer dim lighting. The intimate atmosphere attracts mostly couples. The dark setting, though, doesn’t suit the taste of all guests. Every part of the five-floor hotel has dramatic interior designs from the small front desk with gold damask chairs to the antique winding staircase with iron railings and burgundy carpeting. The overall atmosphere is sultry and polished.
Location
In 9th Arrondissement of Paris
The hotel is in a central Paris location with cafes, bars, hotels, boutiques, and shops on the same block. A few blocks away are several Metro subway stations, including the Opera, Auber, Madeline, and Havre-Caumartin. It’s a short walk from the hotel to the Place Vendome, Opera Garnier, Disneyland Paris Express, and the Louvre Museum. It’s a 20-minute subway ride to the Musee d'Orsay. The Eiffel Tower is a 30-minute subway trip and the Champs-Elysees is 15 minutes away via Metro. The Arc de Triomphe is 17 minutes away on public transportation. The Paris Orly Airport is a 30-minute drive.
Rooms
Elegant rooms feature theatrical designs, flat-screen TVs, safes and, in some, terraces
There are Classic, Superior, Attic, Deluxe, and Family rooms available at this hotel. Velvet furnishings, richly upholstered headboards, damask decor, and designs inspired by Italian operas are in rooms which offer minibars, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, bathrobes, slippers, and safes. Two rooms have terraces with greenery. Stylish bathrooms have hair dryers, heated towel racks, high-end toiletries, and mosaic-tiled showers or shower/tub combos. Windows overlook the Paris streets or have unattractive views of other buildings. Family rooms have two rooms, fitting up to four people. Attic rooms feature low-hanging and slanted ceilings with bold use of pattern and color. Irons are available on request. Fees may apply for cribs.
Features
A sophisticated smoking lounge and concierge services
The Maison Athenee offers a charming, small smoking room, Le Fumoir, that has a curved ceiling design and red velvet armchairs with gold fringe. Gold lamps that line the walls and a flat-screen TV create a theater atmosphere in Le Fumoir. The hotel also has a restaurant, Le Petit Salon, that is equally lavish in decor. Concierge services are also available at the front desk, where staff can schedule in-room massages and beauty treatments for guests. Board games and cards are also available. Wi-Fi throughout is free.
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