How is Hôtel Recamier rated?

Hôtel Recamier scores 9.1/10 on Booking.com and 4.6/5 on Google.

How many guest reviews were analysed for Hôtel Recamier?

HotelShortlist analysed 236 guest reviews for Hôtel Recamier to build this verified profile.

Is Hôtel Recamier a 4-star hotel?

Yes — Hôtel Recamier is a 4-star property in Paris.

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Paris

Hôtel Recamier

Name: Hôtel Recamier
Address: Paris

★★★★

9.1

Booking score

4.6

Google rating

227

Total reviews

★★★★

Star rating

≈2014

Built / renovated

Highest floor guests reported

Noise mentions

Engine scores ·Newness ≈2014 ·Location 4.6

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Verdict

Is Hôtel Recamier Worth It? The Honest Verdict

9.1/10 Booking.com4.6/5 Google236 reviews read4-star

As of 25 September 2026, 236 guest reviews give Hôtel Recamier 9.1/10 on Booking.com and 4.6/5 on Google.

Most-repeated praise: Exceptional location on Place Saint-Sulpice in the 6th arrondissement, steps from Luxembourg Gardens, Saint-Sulpice Church, and walkable to Louvre, Notre-Dame, and major attractions with immediate access to galleries, cafés, and fine restaurants 89 reviews.

Complaints

Noise and Room Complaints at Hôtel Recamier: Which Rooms to Avoid

Inflexible cancellation policy that charged guests €350 for a cancelled stay due to train strikes beyond their control, with staff refusing to reschedule or waive fees
Rooms are genuinely small even by Paris standards, making it difficult to open multiple suitcases, fit a third person comfortably, or navigate bathroom spaces without constraints 8 reviews
Staff rudeness and lack of client-orientation, with some guests reporting dismissive attitudes rather than helpful hospitality, contrary to the hotel's general reputation 3 reviews

Rooms to avoid

Ground-floor rooms may hear tango dancing outside in courtyard some evenings
Rooms facing Place Saint-Sulpice may have slight street activity despite overall quiet reputation

What guests praise

Hôtel Recamier Reviews — What Guests Actually Say vs the Marketing

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

Exceptional location on Place Saint-Sulpice in the 6th arrondissement, steps from Luxembourg Gardens, Saint-Sulpice Church, and walkable to Louvre, Notre-Dame, and major attractions with immediate access to galleries, cafés, and fine restaurants 89 reviews
Consistently warm, attentive, and helpful staff who go out of their way with personalized restaurant recommendations, museum reservations, taxi arrangements, and make guests feel genuinely welcomed and cared for throughout their stay 87 reviews
Extremely comfortable and high-quality beds with excellent mattresses and pillows that guests praise as memorable and conducive to excellent sleep despite compact room sizes 58 reviews

Room requests

Which Room Should You Ask For at Hôtel Recamier?

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Fourth-floor courtyard-facing rooms noted as quietest with tower views
Single room in courtyard described as having hidden-retreat feel
Rooms on higher floors generally quieter than ground level

Method

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We read 236 public guest reviews of Hôtel Recamier, 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 2026-09-25. If you represent Hôtel Recamier and believe something here is wrong, write to members@hotelshortlist.com and we will review it.

What guests love

Exceptional location on Place Saint-Sulpice in the 6th arrondissement, steps from Luxembourg Gardens, Saint-Sulpice Church, and walkable to Louvre, Notre-Dame, and major attractions with immediate access to galleries, cafés, and fine restaurants (89×)

Consistently warm, attentive, and helpful staff who go out of their way with personalized restaurant recommendations, museum reservations, taxi arrangements, and make guests feel genuinely welcomed and cared for throughout their stay (87×)

Extremely comfortable and high-quality beds with excellent mattresses and pillows that guests praise as memorable and conducive to excellent sleep despite compact room sizes (58×)

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Watch-outs · 8 recorded

Inflexible cancellation policy that charged guests €350 for a cancelled stay due to train strikes beyond their control, with staff refusing to reschedule or waive fees (1×)

Rooms are genuinely small even by Paris standards, making it difficult to open multiple suitcases, fit a third person comfortably, or navigate bathroom spaces without constraints (8×)

Staff rudeness and lack of client-orientation, with some guests reporting dismissive attitudes rather than helpful hospitality, contrary to the hotel's general reputation (3×)

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What guests report

View

Rooms facing Place Saint-Sulpice and church have best views; fourth-floor courtyard rooms offer Eiffel Tower night views; some rooms overlook courtyard with limited privacy between adjacent windows

Bed & mattress

Exceptionally comfortable mattresses and pillows consistently praised as outstanding; high-quality linens

Bathroom & water

Good-sized bathrooms with adequate water pressure and hot water; some aging signs noted; limited space to maneuver in some units; shower areas occasionally wet with lingering odors reported

Wi-Fi

Strong and reliable WiFi mentioned positively; fast connectivity

Breakfast

Quality continental breakfast with fresh eggs, salmon, cheeses, fruit, yogurt, and pastries; complimentary afternoon tea 4-6 PM; breakfast room very small and cramped during peak times

AC / heating

Reliable air conditioning described as working amazingly well; some reports of tepid/insufficient cooling in August; one unit noted as unreliable with thermostat malfunction

Elevator

Available

Local knowledge

Request fourth-floor courtyard-facing rooms for Eiffel Tower night views and quietest location

Call ahead to reserve breakfast time if staying during peak season; breakfast room is tiny

Ask staff to arrange taxis in advance during strikes; app-based services may fail

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Room intel

Quiet rooms / wings

Fourth-floor courtyard-facing rooms noted as quietest with tower views
Single room in courtyard described as having hidden-retreat feel
Rooms on higher floors generally quieter than ground level

Noisy rooms to avoid

Ground-floor rooms may hear tango dancing outside in courtyard some evenings
Rooms facing Place Saint-Sulpice may have slight street activity despite overall quiet reputation

Extra charges guests were surprised by

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Character & facilities

Design & character 5% of reviews mention design

Elegant, tasteful Parisian decor with refined ambiance and classic charm
Intimate courtyard and beautiful lobby with stylish furnishings and artistic touches
Modern aesthetic with historic building character, art-filled interiors with Marianne sculptures

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