Renovated, typically Parisian 19th-century building
On scenic, tree-lined avenue in the well-heeled 16th arrondissement
15-minute walk
from Arc de Triomphe and Trocadéro
Five minutes walk
from nearest metro stop
Stately, modern rooms, many with small balconies
Peaceful private garden
Room service available
Free Wi-Fi thoughout
Small business center
Some rooms are
small
Some bathrooms are tiny
Pricey breakfast not included
No fitness center
Metro ride from central tourist sights
Wi-Fi signal can be weak on higher floors
The Melia Paris
Champs Elysees is an upscale chain hotel whose 2014 renovation has successfully
retained the property's subtle period charm. Its setting on an attractive,
tree-lined avenue is quintessentially Parisian, and the Arc de Triomphe and
Trocadéro are both within walking distance. Rooms are handsomely finished and mostly spacious for Paris, however some
are on the smaller side and bathrooms can be tiny. Rates are impressively low for
the location and caliber of hotel, however facilities are a little sparse and breakfast is not included. Try to avoid the smaller-sized rooms to get the most value for money.
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Scene
Typically elegant 19th-century facade with tastefully renovated period interiors
The Melia Paris
Champs Elysees (formerly Melia Alexander Boutique Hotel) is housed in a elegant
19th-century Haussmannian building with a limestone facade and ornate wrought-iron
detailing typical of its well-heeled Parisian neighborhood. An extensive 2014
renovation has left much of the lobby's original turn-of-the-century charm
intact, with pleasantly aged carved wood paneling, classic black-and-white tile floors, and antique-style furnishings -- the only nod to modernity is a
collection of contemporary drum lampshades illuminating the scene. The small vintage elevator maintains its original wrought-iron cage, and carries
guests to the six floors of narrow, carpeted hallways.
Location
Set on a tree-lined avenue in the 16th arrondissement, a 15-minute walk from the Arc de Triomphe and Trocadéro
The hotel
entrance is sandwiched between two shops on the attractive and upmarket Victor
Hugo Avenue, a busy, tree-lined road lined with shops and
restaurants in northwest Paris's well-heeled 16th arrondissement. The Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Elysées are 15 minutes away on foot; the Charles de Gaulle – Étoile
Metro and RER train hub which offers connections to the rest of the city and surrounding area is there also. The closest metro stop, Victor Hugo, is less than five minutes away, and puts the central tourist sights within easy access. The famous Trocadéro, with its unobstructed views of the Eiffel Tower across the Seine, is a 15-minute walk in the other direction.
Rooms
Handsome blend of historic and contemporary, many with private balconies; some notably smaller than others
All 61 rooms have
benefited from the hotel's 2014 refresh and are decorated in a smart and
stately style of subtle shades of gray, with a mix of antique-style and
contemporary furnishings. All the amenities you'd expect from an upscale chain
are provided including free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee facilities, minibars, and flat-screen
TVs with satellite channels. Marble bathrooms have heated towel
rails, signature toiletries, combination shower-tubs, and wall-mounted hairdryers, but some are unacceptably small. Also, while
some rooms are spacious with plenty of natural light from lovely long French
windows, others feel cramped. Many open onto small private balconies.
Features
Private garden, breakfast for a fee, small business center, and meeting room
Although there is
no restaurant in the hotel, there is a small breakfast room where a hot and
cold buffet breakfast is served; it's not included in the rate, however, and is fairly
expensive. The connecting bar serves drinks throughout the day (though closes
relatively early) and room service is available for lunch and dinner. A
small, graveled garden in the courtyard also provides a secluded and peaceful spot to lounge in warmer months. The Victor Hugo Library is available for meetings, there's a computer for guest use, and Wi-Fi is free.
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