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Paris

Madame Reve

★★★★★
9.0
Booking score
4.6
Google rating
713
Total reviews
★★★★★
Star rating
≈2021
Built / renovated
3+
Highest floor guests reported
1%
Noise mentions
Engine scores ·Newness ≈2021 ·Location 4.6
Member rate
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Verdict

Is Madame Reve Worth It? The Honest Verdict

9.0/10 Booking.com4.6/5 Google500 reviews read5-star

As of 25 September 2026, 500 guest reviews give Madame Reve 9.0/10 on Booking.com and 4.6/5 on Google.

Most-repeated praise: Exceptional concierge service with staff like Edgar, Lalote, and Hanane who provide personalized restaurant reservations, museum bookings, and city logistics with genuine warmth and attention to detail 28 reviews.

Complaints

Noise and Room Complaints at Madame Reve: Which Rooms to Avoid

  • Inconsistent and unprofessional front desk service with staff who ignore guests, fail to greet arrivals, work slowly during check-in, hide behind desks, and lack basic five-star hospitality 11 reviews
  • Persistent billing errors and hidden charges including duplicate mini-bar items, undisclosed late checkout fees (200 euros per room), and difficulty obtaining clear itemized receipts 8 reviews
  • Unreliable room service and housekeeping delays, including forgotten water bottles, delayed breakfast service (over 30 minutes), single daily cleaning instead of promised twice-daily service 7 reviews
Rooms to avoid
  • Rooms adjacent to rooftop bar affected by noise and music after 8pm
  • Rooms near ground floor restaurant experience noise from events and live DJ
  • Corner suite near private staff zones audible from guest rooms
What guests praise

Madame Reve Reviews — What Guests Actually Say vs the Marketing

Madame Reve sells itself as a 5-star hotel. What guests repeat most:

  • Exceptional concierge service with staff like Edgar, Lalote, and Hanane who provide personalized restaurant reservations, museum bookings, and city logistics with genuine warmth and attention to detail 28 reviews
  • Stunning rooftop bar and terrace with panoramic views of the Eiffel Tower, Sacré-Cœur, and Paris skyline that guests describe as breathtaking and worth visiting multiple times 32 reviews
  • Beautiful, thoughtfully designed rooms with modern amenities, comfortable beds, excellent water pressure in showers, and herringbone floors that feel chic and luxurious without being ostentatious 45 reviews
Room requests

Which Room Should You Ask For at Madame Reve?

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  • Rooms on interior courtyard/garden side quieter than street-facing rooms
  • Rooms away from rooftop bar experience less noise disturbance at night
Method

How HotelShortlist Researched Madame Reve

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What guests love

Exceptional concierge service with staff like Edgar, Lalote, and Hanane who provide personalized restaurant reservations, museum bookings, and city logistics with genuine warmth and attention to detail (28×)
Stunning rooftop bar and terrace with panoramic views of the Eiffel Tower, Sacré-Cœur, and Paris skyline that guests describe as breathtaking and worth visiting multiple times (32×)
Beautiful, thoughtfully designed rooms with modern amenities, comfortable beds, excellent water pressure in showers, and herringbone floors that feel chic and luxurious without being ostentatious (45×)
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Watch-outs · 8 recorded

Inconsistent and unprofessional front desk service with staff who ignore guests, fail to greet arrivals, work slowly during check-in, hide behind desks, and lack basic five-star hospitality (11×)
Persistent billing errors and hidden charges including duplicate mini-bar items, undisclosed late checkout fees (200 euros per room), and difficulty obtaining clear itemized receipts (8×)
Unreliable room service and housekeeping delays, including forgotten water bottles, delayed breakfast service (over 30 minutes), single daily cleaning instead of promised twice-daily service (7×)
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What guests report

View
Rooms with terraces/balconies overlooking Paris rooftops and Eiffel Tower are exceptional; standard rooms may face adjacent buildings or courtyards; some 'exceptional view' rooms disappointing
Bed & mattress
Extremely comfortable with high-quality mattresses and crisp silky bedding; guests specifically praise sleep quality and note both firm and soft pillows provided
Bathroom & water
Large bathrooms with excellent water pressure and hot water; shower separate from toilet in some rooms; others have bathtub-integrated shower requiring climbing high tub edges
Wi-Fi
Reliable and speedy signal throughout hotel; one report of WiFi automatically stopping at 10:20pm for unknown reason
Breakfast
Exquisite quality with refined fresh ingredients, beautiful presentation, table service (not buffet), excellent pastries and coffee; some guests find portions small
AC / heating
Individual room temperature control units; effectively cool during heat waves; one AC unit reported to smell terrible
Elevator
Available

Local knowledge

Request a room with a separate walk-in shower rather than bathtub shower combo to avoid climbing high tub walls
Book a terrace or balcony room for better views; standard rooms may overlook adjacent buildings
Concierge Edgar and his team (Lalote, Aurore, Hanane) provide exceptional assistance with museum tickets and restaurant reservations—reach out before arrival
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Room intel

Quiet rooms / wings
  • Rooms on interior courtyard/garden side quieter than street-facing rooms
  • Rooms away from rooftop bar experience less noise disturbance at night
Noisy rooms to avoid
  • Rooms adjacent to rooftop bar affected by noise and music after 8pm
  • Rooms near ground floor restaurant experience noise from events and live DJ
  • Corner suite near private staff zones audible from guest rooms
Extra charges guests were surprised by
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Character & facilities

Design & character 4% of reviews mention design
  • Converted historic post office building with preserved character and sophisticated modern interiors
  • Thoughtful herringbone floors, wood, leather, marble, and considered architectural details throughout
  • Distinctive aesthetic blending Parisian elegance with contemporary luxury and understated sophistication
Gym & fitness Decent
  • Fully equipped with cardio, weights, and machines; gentle ambient lighting
  • Attached to sauna/spa area with spacious relaxation facilities
  • Located on 3rd floor with interior corner view (some guests desired higher floor placement)
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Questions about Madame Reve

How is Madame Reve rated?
Madame Reve scores 9.0/10 on Booking.com and 4.6/5 on Google.
How many guest reviews were analysed for Madame Reve?
HotelShortlist analysed 500 guest reviews for Madame Reve to build this verified profile.
Is Madame Reve a 5-star hotel?
Yes — Madame Reve is a 5-star property in Paris.
What do guests love about Madame Reve?
The most-mentioned positive in guest reviews: Exceptional concierge service with staff like Edgar, Lalote, and Hanane who provide personalized restaurant reservations, museum bookings, and city logistics with genuine warmth and attention to detail
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How Madame Reve Compares to Other Paris Hotels

Madame Reve: Booking.com 9.0/10, 5-star. Other researched hotels in Paris:

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Review data verified & refreshed 2026-09-25.