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Hôtel Elysée Montmartre

★★★★
9.2
Booking score
4.8
Google rating
67
Total reviews
★★★★
Star rating
≈2025
Built / renovated
3%
Noise mentions
Engine scores ·Newness ≈2025 ·Location 4.8
Member rate
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Verdict

Is Hôtel Elysée Montmartre Worth It? The Honest Verdict

9.2/10 Booking.com4.8/5 Google73 reviews read4-star

As of 25 September 2026, 73 guest reviews give Hôtel Elysée Montmartre 9.2/10 on Booking.com and 4.8/5 on Google.

Most-repeated praise: Exceptionally friendly, warm, and genuinely helpful staff who go far beyond standard hospitality, remembering guests' names, offering personalized recommendations, and creating a homey atmosphere that makes visitors feel truly welcome 42 reviews.

Complaints

Noise and Room Complaints at Hôtel Elysée Montmartre: Which Rooms to Avoid

  • Confusing and slow booking process handled exclusively via email with inconsistent communication from staff, including unprofessional delays of up to eight days for responses to wedding room block inquiries
  • Deceptive billing practices with undisclosed security deposit or warranty fees (€250) charged upon arrival despite not being stated on the website, creating shock and frustration for guests who feel overcharged
  • Noise penetration from metro vibrations and inter-room sounds despite double-paned windows, affecting guests in lower or street-facing rooms who are sensitive to disturbance
Rooms to avoid
  • Boulevard-facing rooms experience metro vibrations and inter-room noise according to one guest
What guests praise

Hôtel Elysée Montmartre Reviews — What Guests Actually Say vs the Marketing

Hôtel Elysée Montmartre sells itself as a 4-star hotel. What guests repeat most:

  • Exceptionally friendly, warm, and genuinely helpful staff who go far beyond standard hospitality, remembering guests' names, offering personalized recommendations, and creating a homey atmosphere that makes visitors feel truly welcome 42 reviews
  • Stunning minimalist design with thoughtful architectural details like triangular door frames, Portuguese woodwork, elegant light switches, and tasteful furnishings that create a peaceful, aesthetically cohesive Nordic-Parisian atmosphere 38 reviews
  • Ideal central location steps from Sacré-Cœur Basilica and directly adjacent to Anvers Metro station, making it effortless to explore Montmartre and access all of Paris 41 reviews
Room requests

Which Room Should You Ask For at Hôtel Elysée Montmartre?

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  • Upper floor rooms away from street level recommended for quiet seekers
Method

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What guests love

Exceptionally friendly, warm, and genuinely helpful staff who go far beyond standard hospitality, remembering guests' names, offering personalized recommendations, and creating a homey atmosphere that makes visitors feel truly welcome (42×)
Stunning minimalist design with thoughtful architectural details like triangular door frames, Portuguese woodwork, elegant light switches, and tasteful furnishings that create a peaceful, aesthetically cohesive Nordic-Parisian atmosphere (38×)
Ideal central location steps from Sacré-Cœur Basilica and directly adjacent to Anvers Metro station, making it effortless to explore Montmartre and access all of Paris (41×)
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Watch-outs · 4 recorded

Confusing and slow booking process handled exclusively via email with inconsistent communication from staff, including unprofessional delays of up to eight days for responses to wedding room block inquiries (1×)
Deceptive billing practices with undisclosed security deposit or warranty fees (€250) charged upon arrival despite not being stated on the website, creating shock and frustration for guests who feel overcharged (1×)
Noise penetration from metro vibrations and inter-room sounds despite double-paned windows, affecting guests in lower or street-facing rooms who are sensitive to disturbance (1×)
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What guests report

View
Rooms with boulevard views require good sound insulation; Sacré-Cœur views available from some rooms
Bed & mattress
Exceptionally comfortable mattresses consistently praised as cloud-like and luxurious; excellent quality bedding and linens
Bathroom & water
Spacious bathrooms with excellent water pressure; quality toiletries provided; some reviews note beautiful fixtures
Breakfast
Abundant and delicious buffet with fresh pastries, quality ingredients, made-to-order omelettes, excellent cappuccino, and complimentary all-day coffee bar
AC / heating
Air conditioning available and reliable; noted as effective during Paris heat periods

Local knowledge

Request a room on the upper floors away from the street if noise sensitivity is a concern, as some guests reported hearing metro vibrations and inter-room noise
Ask at check-in about the skip-the-line pass (coupe-file) for the adjacent Élysée Montmartre concert hall if attending an event
The hotel entrance is easy to miss from the street; look carefully or call ahead for directions on arrival
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Room intel

Quiet rooms / wings
  • Upper floor rooms away from street level recommended for quiet seekers
Noisy rooms to avoid
  • Boulevard-facing rooms experience metro vibrations and inter-room noise according to one guest
Extra charges guests were surprised by
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Character & facilities

Design & character 52% of reviews mention design
  • Minimalist Muji-style aesthetic with clean lines and thoughtful details
  • Portuguese woodwork featured throughout interiors as a signature design element
  • Nordic-Parisian fusion creating a unique modern yet warm atmosphere
Family facilities
  • Kids' entertainment room with games and activities
  • Cinema lounge with large screen for family viewing
  • Game room for children's enjoyment
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Questions about Hôtel Elysée Montmartre

How is Hôtel Elysée Montmartre rated?
Hôtel Elysée Montmartre scores 9.2/10 on Booking.com and 4.8/5 on Google.
How many guest reviews were analysed for Hôtel Elysée Montmartre?
HotelShortlist analysed 73 guest reviews for Hôtel Elysée Montmartre to build this verified profile.
Is Hôtel Elysée Montmartre a 4-star hotel?
Yes — Hôtel Elysée Montmartre is a 4-star property in Paris.
What do guests love about Hôtel Elysée Montmartre?
The most-mentioned positive in guest reviews: Exceptionally friendly, warm, and genuinely helpful staff who go far beyond standard hospitality, remembering guests' names, offering personalized recommendations, and creating a homey atmosphere that makes visitors feel truly welcome
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How Hôtel Elysée Montmartre Compares to Other Paris Hotels

Hôtel Elysée Montmartre: Booking.com 9.2/10, 4-star. Other researched hotels in Paris:

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Review data verified & refreshed 2026-09-25.