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Hotel Le A

★★★★
9.0
Booking score
4.7
Google rating
385
Total reviews
★★★★
Star rating
≈2011
Built / renovated
6+
Highest floor guests reported
1%
Noise mentions
Engine scores ·Newness ≈2011 ·Location 4.7
Member rate
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Verdict

Is Hotel Le A Worth It? The Honest Verdict

9.0/10 Booking.com4.7/5 Google385 reviews read4-star

As of 21 September 2026, 385 guest reviews give Hotel Le A 9.0/10 on Booking.com and 4.7/5 on Google.

Most-repeated praise: Exceptionally attentive, warm, and genuinely caring staff who consistently go above and beyond to anticipate guest needs and create memorable personal touches, with particular praise for named staff members like Coline, Istvan, Jonathan, Bassat, and Evelyna 127 reviews.

Pest check

Bed Bugs and Pest Reports at Hotel Le A — What 385 Reviews Say

2 of the 385 guest reviews we read for Hotel Le A mention cockroaches, mice or other insects. The reviews are dated June 2018 to November 2024. These are guest reports, not inspection results. Members see the verbatim quotes.

Complaints

Noise and Room Complaints at Hotel Le A: Which Rooms to Avoid

  • Unequal service delivery with some staff members described as arrogant, rude, incompetent, or sarcastic, creating uncomfortable experiences that contradict the hotel's generally excellent reputation 3 reviews
  • Security vulnerability where guest belongings were stolen from the reception area with no staff intervention or accountability
  • Poor room cleanliness and maintenance in some instances including noticeably dirty carpets, insect bites from extra beds, and shower design flaws causing water leaks 2 reviews
Rooms to avoid
  • Street-facing rooms on rue d'Artois side experience early morning horn/traffic noise
What guests praise

Hotel Le A Reviews — What Guests Actually Say vs the Marketing

Hotel Le A sells itself as a 4-star hotel. What guests repeat most:

  • Exceptionally attentive, warm, and genuinely caring staff who consistently go above and beyond to anticipate guest needs and create memorable personal touches, with particular praise for named staff members like Coline, Istvan, Jonathan, Bassat, and Evelyna 127 reviews
  • Perfect central location just 2-5 minutes walk from Champs-Élysées and major attractions, with nearby metro stations providing easy access throughout Paris 98 reviews
  • Immaculately clean rooms and common areas with fresh linens, scented towels, and daily housekeeping that often includes turndown service and multiple daily check-ins 89 reviews
Room requests

Which Room Should You Ask For at Hotel Le A?

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  • Interior courtyard-facing rooms (away from rue d'Artois street side)
  • Upper floor rooms away from street level
Method

How HotelShortlist Researched Hotel Le A

We read 385 public guest reviews of Hotel Le A, 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 2026-09-21. If you represent Hotel Le A and believe something here is wrong, write to members@hotelshortlist.com and we will review it.

What guests love

Exceptionally attentive, warm, and genuinely caring staff who consistently go above and beyond to anticipate guest needs and create memorable personal touches, with particular praise for named staff members like Coline, Istvan, Jonathan, Bassat, and Evelyna (127×)
Perfect central location just 2-5 minutes walk from Champs-Élysées and major attractions, with nearby metro stations providing easy access throughout Paris (98×)
Immaculately clean rooms and common areas with fresh linens, scented towels, and daily housekeeping that often includes turndown service and multiple daily check-ins (89×)
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Watch-outs · 8 recorded

Unequal service delivery with some staff members described as arrogant, rude, incompetent, or sarcastic, creating uncomfortable experiences that contradict the hotel's generally excellent reputation (3×)
Security vulnerability where guest belongings were stolen from the reception area with no staff intervention or accountability (1×)
Poor room cleanliness and maintenance in some instances including noticeably dirty carpets, insect bites from extra beds, and shower design flaws causing water leaks (2×)
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Parking note. Comfortable — Secure private garage available with easy access; guests specifically praise the parking facility and highlight it as a valuable amenity.
Guest sentiment — 385 rated reviews
92% positive (356)4% neutral (16)3% negative (13)

Review history 385 dated reviews · 2011-01 → 2026-09

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Review counts: 385 Google

What the trend suggests

Possible review removal2011-02 – 2012-0775% confidence
An 18-month gap with only one review in 2012-08 (rating 4) following the gap. The post-gap average (4.33 across 2012-08 to 2012-12) does not rise by ≥0.30 from the pre-gap 5.0 (delta -0.67), and the extremely sparse review volume (1–2 reviews per quarter through 2014) suggests systematic review removal or suppression rather than renovation followed by organic recovery. A true renovation would typically show a sharp resumption of review activity and upward rating correction.
Issue resolved2022-Q3 – 2026-Q372% confidence
Security and theft concerns, mentioned explicitly in 2022-Q3 ('My bag was stolen from the reception...no one even noticed him...Will never stay at this hotel again!'), are entirely absent from all subsequent quarters through 2026-Q3. In the same 2022-Q3 period, a 1-star review cited 'tiny rooms' and cleanliness skepticism. By 2024-Q4 and onward, no similar security or major safety complaints recur, despite high review volume (5–7 reviews per month 2024-onwards), suggesting the hotel addressed this issue systematically.
Possible recovery2017-10 – 2018-0371% confidence
A notable dip in 2017-10 (3.0, 6 reviews—the lowest rating in over a year) is followed by sustained recovery: 2017-11 (5.0), 2017-12 (4.0), 2018-01 (5.0), 2018-02 (4.0), 2018-03 (4.43). Review volume also increases from 6 to 7+ per month during this period. The 2017-10 dip may reflect a temporary operational issue (possibly related to housekeeping or noise, consistent with other Paris hotel complaints), but staff responsiveness and service quality stabilized by late 2017–early 2018.
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What guests report

View
Balcony rooms offer best views; interior courtyard rooms quietest but with limited vista; top-floor rooms feature Eiffel Tower glimpses and arc de triomphe views
Bed & mattress
Mattress described as exceptionally comfortable with perfect firmness, quality pillows, and soft premium bedding
Bathroom & water
Spacious bathrooms with large soaking tubs, excellent overhead showers, strong water pressure, and quality Loccitane toiletries
Wi-Fi
Strong reliable free wifi throughout hotel
Breakfast
Exceptional quality with fresh ingredients, made-to-order omelets, pastries from local bakery, specialty coffees, fruit selection, and great value as included amenity
AC / heating
Air conditioning present and valued during warm weather, though some guests report rooms staying warm despite thermostat adjustment
Elevator
Available

Hotel team

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Local knowledge

Request a room on the quiet interior courtyard side rather than street-facing to avoid traffic noise
Book the Junior Suite for stays longer than 2 nights; much better value and more comfortable than Standard rooms
Arrive early to take advantage of early check-in; staff consistently accommodate this and it gives you time to settle before exploring
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Room intel

Quiet rooms / wings
  • Interior courtyard-facing rooms (away from rue d'Artois street side)
  • Upper floor rooms away from street level
Noisy rooms to avoid
  • Street-facing rooms on rue d'Artois side experience early morning horn/traffic noise
Extra charges guests were surprised by
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Character & facilities

Design & character 3% of reviews mention design
  • Modern design-forward hotel with artistic decor by artist Fabrice Hyber featured throughout rooms and lobby
  • Chic elegant Parisian aesthetic balancing contemporary furnishings with classic sophistication
  • Beautiful light-filled lobby designed for both guest relaxation and professional meetings
Family facilities
  • Staff specially attentive to children with reported extra kindness toward kids
  • Family rooms available with connected double rooms for larger groups
  • Early check-in accommodation helps families arriving after long flights

Rooms & categories

4 room types
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Superior, Queen Bed
Superior, Queen Bed
Non-SmokingTelevisionTurndown serviceElectric kettlePillow menuSatellite TV service
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Superior Double Room Non Smoking
Superior Double Room Non Smoking
Non-SmokingTelevisionTurndown serviceElectric kettlePillow menuSatellite TV service
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Junior Suite
Junior Suite
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Junior Suite, Twin Beds
Junior Suite, Twin Beds
Non-SmokingTelevisionTurndown serviceElectric kettlePillow menuSatellite TV service
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Questions about Hotel Le A

How is Hotel Le A rated?
Hotel Le A scores 9.0/10 on Booking.com and 4.7/5 on Google.
How many guest reviews were analysed for Hotel Le A?
HotelShortlist analysed 385 guest reviews for Hotel Le A to build this verified profile.
Is Hotel Le A a 4-star hotel?
Yes — Hotel Le A is a 4-star property in Paris.
What do guests love about Hotel Le A?
The most-mentioned positive in guest reviews: Exceptionally attentive, warm, and genuinely caring staff who consistently go above and beyond to anticipate guest needs and create memorable personal touches, with particular praise for named staff members like Coline, Istvan, Jonathan, Bassat, and Evelyna
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How Hotel Le A Compares to Other Paris Hotels

Hotel Le A: Booking.com 9.0/10, 4-star. Other researched hotels in Paris:

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Review data verified & refreshed 2026-09-21.