How is Hôtel La Bourdonnais by Inwood Hotels rated?

Hôtel La Bourdonnais by Inwood Hotels scores 9.4/10 on Booking.com and 4.5/5 on Google.

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HotelShortlist analysed 50 guest reviews for Hôtel La Bourdonnais by Inwood Hotels to build this verified profile.

Is Hôtel La Bourdonnais by Inwood Hotels a 4-star hotel?

Yes — Hôtel La Bourdonnais by Inwood Hotels is a 4-star property in Paris.

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1.5/5

Not on the HotelShortlist: Noise complaints in 6% of guest reviews; Guests report hidden fees.

Paris

Hôtel La Bourdonnais by Inwood Hotels

Name: Hôtel La Bourdonnais by Inwood Hotels
Address: Paris

★★★★

9.4

Booking score

4.5

Google rating

958

Total reviews

★★★★

Star rating

≈2018

Built / renovated

Highest floor guests reported

Noise mentions

Engine scores ·Newness ≈2018 ·Location 4.5

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Verdict

Is Hôtel La Bourdonnais by Inwood Hotels Worth It? The Honest Verdict

9.4/10 Booking.com4.5/5 Google50 reviews read4-star

As of 20 September 2026, 50 guest reviews give Hôtel La Bourdonnais by Inwood Hotels 9.4/10 on Booking.com and 4.5/5 on Google.

Most-repeated praise: Exceptionally warm, welcoming, and attentive staff who go above and beyond to accommodate guest needs, remember preferences, and treat visitors with genuine care and kindness 28 reviews.

Complaints

Noise and Room Complaints at Hôtel La Bourdonnais by Inwood Hotels: Which Rooms to Avoid

Broken or non-functional air conditioning that hotel staff refused to repair, instead offering fans as a solution and making false promises about fixes 3 reviews
Inflexible and unhelpful customer service when addressing guest problems, including rude staff, refusal to change rooms, and dismissive attitudes toward legitimate complaints 4 reviews
Room booking discrepancies where guests were charged extra fees for occupancy errors or unexpected additional costs despite having correct reservation confirmation 2 reviews

Rooms to avoid

Rooms near stairs during elevator outages experience noise from foot traffic
Rooms with thin walls adjacent to neighbors (guests could hear doors closing five rooms away)
Ground floor or interior courtyard rooms may experience more noise

What guests praise

Hôtel La Bourdonnais by Inwood Hotels Reviews — What Guests Actually Say vs the Marketing

Hôtel La Bourdonnais by Inwood Hotels sells itself as a 4-star hotel. What guests repeat most:

Exceptionally warm, welcoming, and attentive staff who go above and beyond to accommodate guest needs, remember preferences, and treat visitors with genuine care and kindness 28 reviews
Unbeatable location just 3–10 minutes walk from the Eiffel Tower with stunning views from many rooms, especially street-side units with balconies and terraces 26 reviews
High-quality breakfast buffet featuring fresh pastries, excellent coffee, multiple juice options, and attentive service staff who remember guest preferences 15 reviews

Room requests

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Street-side high floor rooms reported as quiet despite proximity to attractions

Method

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We read 50 public guest reviews of Hôtel La Bourdonnais by Inwood Hotels, 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 Hôtel La Bourdonnais by Inwood Hotels and believe something here is wrong, write to members@hotelshortlist.com and we will review it.

What guests love

Exceptionally warm, welcoming, and attentive staff who go above and beyond to accommodate guest needs, remember preferences, and treat visitors with genuine care and kindness (28×)

Unbeatable location just 3–10 minutes walk from the Eiffel Tower with stunning views from many rooms, especially street-side units with balconies and terraces (26×)

High-quality breakfast buffet featuring fresh pastries, excellent coffee, multiple juice options, and attentive service staff who remember guest preferences (15×)

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Watch-outs · 8 recorded

Broken or non-functional air conditioning that hotel staff refused to repair, instead offering fans as a solution and making false promises about fixes (3×)

Inflexible and unhelpful customer service when addressing guest problems, including rude staff, refusal to change rooms, and dismissive attitudes toward legitimate complaints (4×)

Room booking discrepancies where guests were charged extra fees for occupancy errors or unexpected additional costs despite having correct reservation confirmation (2×)

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What guests report

View

Street-side rooms on higher floors have Eiffel Tower views; avoid courtyard-facing rooms which are dark with no views

Bed & mattress

Beds are very comfortable with quality linens; sofa beds surprisingly comfortable; some complaints about bedding being too warm

Bathroom & water

Excellent water pressure, unlimited hot water, heated towel racks, spacious and well-appointed with quality fixtures

Breakfast

High-quality buffet with excellent pastries, fresh juices, good coffee, multiple cold options; hot food items sometimes not kept hot but cold selection compensates

AC / heating

Air conditioning works well in most rooms; critical failures reported in some rooms with staff unwilling to repair

Elevator

Available

Local knowledge

Request a street-side room on a higher floor for Eiffel Tower views; courtyard rooms are dark and lack views

Keep your key card handy—it's required to operate the elevator for security

Arrive early if possible; staff will often accommodate early check-in after long flights

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Room intel

Quiet rooms / wings

Street-side high floor rooms reported as quiet despite proximity to attractions

Noisy rooms to avoid

Rooms near stairs during elevator outages experience noise from foot traffic
Rooms with thin walls adjacent to neighbors (guests could hear doors closing five rooms away)
Ground floor or interior courtyard rooms may experience more noise

Extra charges guests were surprised by

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Character & facilities

Design & character 4% of reviews mention design

Beautifully decorated with classic French elegance and modern comfort
Thoughtfully designed rooms with attention to detail throughout property

Family facilities

Family rooms large enough for 4+ people
Eiffel Tower shaped gummy bears provided in kids' rooms
Spacious suites accommodate families comfortably

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