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Hôtel Le 123 Elysées Astotel

★★★★
9.1
Booking score
4.6
Google rating
464
Total reviews
★★★★
Star rating
≈2014
Built / renovated
6+
Highest floor guests reported
2%
Noise mentions
Engine scores ·Newness ≈2014 ·Location 4.6
Member rate
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Verdict

Is Hôtel Le 123 Elysées Astotel Worth It? The Honest Verdict

9.1/10 Booking.com4.6/5 Google468 reviews read4-star

As of 20 September 2026, 468 guest reviews give Hôtel Le 123 Elysées Astotel 9.1/10 on Booking.com and 4.6/5 on Google.

Most-repeated praise: Exceptionally friendly, attentive, and helpful staff across all departments (reception, breakfast, housekeeping) who consistently go above and beyond with warmth and genuine care, making guests feel personally welcomed and valued. 127 reviews.

Complaints

Noise and Room Complaints at Hôtel Le 123 Elysées Astotel: Which Rooms to Avoid

  • Rooms are noticeably small and cramped by comfortable standards, with limited space for multiple guests or suitcases despite adequate bathroom sizes, creating a cozy-bordering-on-claustrophobic feel. 9 reviews
  • Significant noise problems including street traffic from Faubourg Saint-Honoré, underground Metro vibrations audible even on upper floors, thin walls transmitting neighbor noise and late-night disturbances, wooden floors amplifying footsteps above. 8 reviews
  • Misleading room photos and descriptions online showing spacious privilege rooms that delivered tiny cramped spaces; substantial gap between advertised images and actual accommodations. 3 reviews
Rooms to avoid
  • Rooms facing Faubourg Saint-Honoré street (main building side) experience significant traffic noise
  • Ground and lower-middle floors transmit metro vibrations
  • Rooms above ground level vulnerable to neighbor noise due to wooden floorboards
What guests praise

Hôtel Le 123 Elysées Astotel Reviews — What Guests Actually Say vs the Marketing

Hôtel Le 123 Elysées Astotel sells itself as a 4-star hotel. What guests repeat most:

  • Exceptionally friendly, attentive, and helpful staff across all departments (reception, breakfast, housekeeping) who consistently go above and beyond with warmth and genuine care, making guests feel personally welcomed and valued. 127 reviews
  • Prime location within 5–10 minute walk of Champs-Élysées, with Metro Line 9 station directly outside and abundance of nearby cafés, restaurants, and shops, making it ideal for sightseeing without needing taxis. 112 reviews
  • Generous complimentary amenities including free daily-replenished minibar, free open bar with soft drinks/coffee/snacks from 14:00–02:00, and free breakfast or light continental spreads, providing excellent value. 98 reviews
Room requests

Which Room Should You Ask For at Hôtel Le 123 Elysées Astotel?

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  • Inner courtyard-facing rooms (Room 101 mentioned) quieter from street but receive early morning bakery delivery noise
  • Upper floors slightly better insulated from street noise but still audible
Method

How HotelShortlist Researched Hôtel Le 123 Elysées Astotel

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What guests love

Exceptionally friendly, attentive, and helpful staff across all departments (reception, breakfast, housekeeping) who consistently go above and beyond with warmth and genuine care, making guests feel personally welcomed and valued. (127×)
Prime location within 5–10 minute walk of Champs-Élysées, with Metro Line 9 station directly outside and abundance of nearby cafés, restaurants, and shops, making it ideal for sightseeing without needing taxis. (112×)
Generous complimentary amenities including free daily-replenished minibar, free open bar with soft drinks/coffee/snacks from 14:00–02:00, and free breakfast or light continental spreads, providing excellent value. (98×)
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Watch-outs · 8 recorded

Rooms are noticeably small and cramped by comfortable standards, with limited space for multiple guests or suitcases despite adequate bathroom sizes, creating a cozy-bordering-on-claustrophobic feel. (9×)
Significant noise problems including street traffic from Faubourg Saint-Honoré, underground Metro vibrations audible even on upper floors, thin walls transmitting neighbor noise and late-night disturbances, wooden floors amplifying footsteps above. (8×)
Misleading room photos and descriptions online showing spacious privilege rooms that delivered tiny cramped spaces; substantial gap between advertised images and actual accommodations. (3×)
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What guests report

View
Upper floor rooms (5–6) have balconies with views of Paris rooftops and occasional Eiffel Tower sightings; street-facing rooms experience traffic noise; courtyard rooms are quieter but may face morning bakery deliveries
Bed & mattress
Consistently praised as very comfortable with high-quality fluffy pillows and excellent linens; one guest noted bed slightly small for tall guests (1m95)
Bathroom & water
Surprisingly spacious for Paris with good water pressure and hot showers; modern finishes; one complaint about lack of mixing valve for water temperature control
Wi-Fi
Generally reliable; one mention of poor WiFi that prevented work
Breakfast
Well-stocked continental buffer with daily variety including hot items (eggs, meat, vegetables), pastries, cheeses, meats, fresh juices, and coffee-to-order; modest selection but well-executed; optional but recommended at €18 if not included
AC / heating
Works well during heat waves and summer heat; unavailable in some rooms November–March, forcing windows open despite noise
Elevator
Available

Local knowledge

Request a room away from Faubourg Saint-Honoré street side if noise-sensitive; inner courtyard rooms are quieter but may face bakery delivery noise early morning.
The free open bar (14:00–02:00) with snacks, coffee, and pastries is genuinely well-stocked; plan afternoon breaks here instead of expensive cafés.
Free minibar in room is replenished daily with soft drinks and water; take advantage instead of buying from shops.
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Room intel

Quiet rooms / wings
  • Inner courtyard-facing rooms (Room 101 mentioned) quieter from street but receive early morning bakery delivery noise
  • Upper floors slightly better insulated from street noise but still audible
Noisy rooms to avoid
  • Rooms facing Faubourg Saint-Honoré street (main building side) experience significant traffic noise
  • Ground and lower-middle floors transmit metro vibrations
  • Rooms above ground level vulnerable to neighbor noise due to wooden floorboards
Extra charges guests were surprised by
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Character & facilities

Design & character 3% of reviews mention design
  • Individually decorated rooms with Parisian elegance and exposed stone features
  • Boutique-style architecture described as trendy house rather than corporate hotel
  • Wooden exposed floorboards, charming eclectic design across six floors
Gym & fitness Decent
  • Access to gym facilities at Astotel chain partner hotels across Paris
  • Guests appreciate ability to use other 16 properties' fitness amenities
Family facilities
  • Free snack bar from afternoon to late evening appreciated by families with teenagers
  • Family rooms available (two connecting rooms mentioned)
  • Baby crib available on request
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Questions about Hôtel Le 123 Elysées Astotel

How is Hôtel Le 123 Elysées Astotel rated?
Hôtel Le 123 Elysées Astotel scores 9.1/10 on Booking.com and 4.6/5 on Google.
How many guest reviews were analysed for Hôtel Le 123 Elysées Astotel?
HotelShortlist analysed 468 guest reviews for Hôtel Le 123 Elysées Astotel to build this verified profile.
Is Hôtel Le 123 Elysées Astotel a 4-star hotel?
Yes — Hôtel Le 123 Elysées Astotel is a 4-star property in Paris.
What do guests love about Hôtel Le 123 Elysées Astotel?
The most-mentioned positive in guest reviews: Exceptionally friendly, attentive, and helpful staff across all departments (reception, breakfast, housekeeping) who consistently go above and beyond with warmth and genuine care, making guests feel personally welcomed and valued.
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How Hôtel Le 123 Elysées Astotel Compares to Other Paris Hotels

Hôtel Le 123 Elysées Astotel: Booking.com 9.1/10, 4-star. Other researched hotels in Paris:

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Review data verified & refreshed 2026-09-20.