How is Hotel Arc de Triomphe Etoile rated?

Hotel Arc de Triomphe Etoile scores 10.0/10 on Booking.com and 4.0/5 on Google.

How many guest reviews were analysed for Hotel Arc de Triomphe Etoile?

HotelShortlist analysed 337 guest reviews for Hotel Arc de Triomphe Etoile to build this verified profile.

Is Hotel Arc de Triomphe Etoile a 4-star hotel?

Yes — Hotel Arc de Triomphe Etoile is a 4-star property in Paris.

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1.5/5

Not on the HotelShortlist: Noise complaints in 4% of guest reviews; Guests report hidden fees.

Paris

Hotel Arc de Triomphe Etoile

Name: Hotel Arc de Triomphe Etoile
Address: Paris

★★★★

10.0

Booking score

4.0

Google rating

336

Total reviews

★★★★

Star rating

≈2016

Built / renovated

Highest floor guests reported

Noise mentions

Engine scores ·Newness ≈2016 ·Location 4.0

Member rate

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Verdict

Is Hotel Arc de Triomphe Etoile Worth It? The Honest Verdict

10.0/10 Booking.com4.0/5 Google337 reviews read4-star

As of 20 September 2026, 337 guest reviews give Hotel Arc de Triomphe Etoile 10.0/10 on Booking.com and 4.0/5 on Google.

Most-repeated praise: Exceptional location steps from Arc de Triomphe with multiple metro stations and bus stops within 2-5 minute walk, making Paris exploration effortless 78 reviews.

Complaints

Noise and Room Complaints at Hotel Arc de Triomphe Etoile: Which Rooms to Avoid

Extremely small rooms that feel cramped for couples or travelers with luggage, barely fitting a bed and personal belongings 31 reviews
Poor soundproofing with audible noise from neighboring rooms, hallways, street traffic, and plumbing keeping guests awake 15 reviews
Shower and sink located inside bedroom rather than separate bathroom, limiting privacy and creating wet/damp sleeping quarters 12 reviews

Rooms to avoid

Room 12 (ground floor, poor wifi and potentially noisy location)
Rooms 103-104 (near reception, high traffic noise)
Street-facing rooms hear circulation and passersby
Lower floors report more noise than upper floors

What guests praise

Hotel Arc de Triomphe Etoile Reviews — What Guests Actually Say vs the Marketing

Hotel Arc de Triomphe Etoile sells itself as a 4-star hotel. What guests repeat most:

Exceptional location steps from Arc de Triomphe with multiple metro stations and bus stops within 2-5 minute walk, making Paris exploration effortless 78 reviews
Warm, professional, helpful staff who provide excellent restaurant recommendations, go out of their way to assist guests, and maintain 24/7 reception availability 72 reviews
Consistently clean rooms with daily housekeeping, fresh linens, and well-maintained bathrooms with good hot water pressure 65 reviews

Room requests

Which Room Should You Ask For at Hotel Arc de Triomphe Etoile?

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Room 501 (5th floor, praised for calm and space)
Higher floors generally quieter than lower floors
Rooms on inner courtyard side quieter than street-facing rooms

Method

How HotelShortlist Researched Hotel Arc de Triomphe Etoile

We read 337 public guest reviews of Hotel Arc de Triomphe Etoile, grouped repeated findings and counted how often each one appears. Pest figures are guest reports, not inspection results. Member-only detail is blurred on this page. Research updated 2026-09-20. If you represent Hotel Arc de Triomphe Etoile and believe something here is wrong, write to members@hotelshortlist.com and we will review it.

What guests love

Exceptional location steps from Arc de Triomphe with multiple metro stations and bus stops within 2-5 minute walk, making Paris exploration effortless (78×)

Warm, professional, helpful staff who provide excellent restaurant recommendations, go out of their way to assist guests, and maintain 24/7 reception availability (72×)

Consistently clean rooms with daily housekeeping, fresh linens, and well-maintained bathrooms with good hot water pressure (65×)

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Watch-outs · 8 recorded

Extremely small rooms that feel cramped for couples or travelers with luggage, barely fitting a bed and personal belongings (31×)

Poor soundproofing with audible noise from neighboring rooms, hallways, street traffic, and plumbing keeping guests awake (15×)

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Parking note. Adequate — Public car park directly across street at €16/day, though not part of hotel property.

What guests report

View

Rooms often have no views or minimal windows; room 501 mentioned positively for bathroom window view

Bed & mattress

Consistently praised as comfortable with high-quality soft pillows, though some reports of tilted/flimsy beds

Bathroom & water

Hot water reliable; good pressure; shower prone to splashing everywhere; no separation between shower/sink/toilet in some rooms

Wi-Fi

Poor in ground floor rooms (room 12 mentioned); signal depends on room position; generally unreliable

Breakfast

Good quality continental breakfast with fresh croissants, breads, cheeses, fresh orange juice machine; expensive at €15/person; limited choices; some guests recommend eating outside instead

AC / heating

Excellent air conditioning that works reliably; thermostat locked at certain temperature by hotel (temperature control issue noted)

Elevator

Available

Local knowledge

Request a higher floor room for less street noise and better peace

Keep windows closed at night due to street noise from nearby traffic

Ask for room 501 or similar higher floors for quieter, calmer stays

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Room intel

Quiet rooms / wings

Room 501 (5th floor, praised for calm and space)
Higher floors generally quieter than lower floors
Rooms on inner courtyard side quieter than street-facing rooms

Noisy rooms to avoid

Room 12 (ground floor, poor wifi and potentially noisy location)
Rooms 103-104 (near reception, high traffic noise)
Street-facing rooms hear circulation and passersby
Lower floors report more noise than upper floors

Extra charges guests were surprised by

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Character & facilities

Design & character 5% of reviews mention design

Modern chic interiors maximizing small spaces with thoughtful layout
Urban boutique feel with refined aesthetic and 1920s charm with contemporary tech
Stylish contemporary design in historic Haussmann building

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