How is Padam Hotel rated?

Padam Hotel scores 9.2/10 on Booking.com and 4.7/5 on Google.

How many guest reviews were analysed for Padam Hotel?

HotelShortlist analysed 177 guest reviews for Padam Hotel to build this verified profile.

Is Padam Hotel a 4-star hotel?

Yes — Padam Hotel is a 4-star property in Paris.

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Paris

Padam Hotel

Name: Padam Hotel
Address: Paris

★★★★

9.2

Booking score

4.7

Google rating

161

Total reviews

★★★★

Star rating

≈2023

Built / renovated

Highest floor guests reported

Noise mentions

Engine scores ·Newness ≈2023 ·Location 4.7

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Verdict

Is Padam Hotel Worth It? The Honest Verdict

9.2/10 Booking.com4.7/5 Google177 reviews read4-star

As of 25 September 2026, 177 guest reviews give Padam Hotel 9.2/10 on Booking.com and 4.7/5 on Google.

Most-repeated praise: Exceptionally comfortable beds with high-quality linens and pillows that guests consistently praise as 'sleeping on a cloud' and 'best beds in Paris' 47 reviews.

Complaints

Noise and Room Complaints at Padam Hotel: Which Rooms to Avoid

Theft from rooms and common areas including lost personal items at reception and iPad stolen from unlocked luggage by housekeeping staff 3 reviews
Unprofessional and dismissive front desk staff who refused service claiming guests were drunk, lacked warmth and customer service orientation 2 reviews
Shower temperature control problematic with only boiling hot or hot water available, no cold water option even in summer heat 2 reviews

Rooms to avoid

Street-facing rooms experience garbage trucks and city noise
Ground/lower floors closer to street activity
Rooms facing rue (street) with construction nearby

What guests praise

Padam Hotel Reviews — What Guests Actually Say vs the Marketing

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

Exceptionally comfortable beds with high-quality linens and pillows that guests consistently praise as 'sleeping on a cloud' and 'best beds in Paris' 47 reviews
Strategic location within 5-10 minute walk of Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, and Eiffel Tower with quiet residential street positioning 72 reviews
Staff members James, Valentin, Valentine, Grégoire, and Stefan go above and beyond with personalized service, local knowledge, and genuine warmth 41 reviews

Room requests

Which Room Should You Ask For at Padam Hotel?

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Interior-facing rooms away from street
Upper floors (5-6th) quieter than lower levels
Junior Suite recommended for peace

Method

How HotelShortlist Researched Padam Hotel

We read 177 public guest reviews of Padam Hotel, 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 Padam Hotel and believe something here is wrong, write to members@hotelshortlist.com and we will review it.

What guests love

Exceptionally comfortable beds with high-quality linens and pillows that guests consistently praise as 'sleeping on a cloud' and 'best beds in Paris' (47×)

Strategic location within 5-10 minute walk of Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, and Eiffel Tower with quiet residential street positioning (72×)

Staff members James, Valentin, Valentine, Grégoire, and Stefan go above and beyond with personalized service, local knowledge, and genuine warmth (41×)

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Watch-outs · 8 recorded

Theft from rooms and common areas including lost personal items at reception and iPad stolen from unlocked luggage by housekeeping staff (3×)

Unprofessional and dismissive front desk staff who refused service claiming guests were drunk, lacked warmth and customer service orientation (2×)

Shower temperature control problematic with only boiling hot or hot water available, no cold water option even in summer heat (2×)

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What guests report

View

Balcony rooms offer charming Parisian street views; interior rooms quieter but no views; some upper floors (5-6th) have better window usage

Bed & mattress

Exceptionally comfortable with high-quality linens and pillows; some guests noted mattress slightly firm but pillows compensate

Bathroom & water

Modern fixtures with marble walls, rain showers, heated towel bars; shower temperature control issues (only hot/boiling, no cold water); spacious in larger suites but tiny in smaller rooms

Wi-Fi

Strong and reliable throughout building with no connectivity issues reported

Breakfast

High-quality buffet with fresh pastries, pain au chocolat, fruits, yogurt, cheeses, eggs, international options; repetitive after 3+ days; worth the upcharge

AC / heating

Excellent temperature control with rooms maintaining perfect comfort; staff responsive to AC malfunctions and room changes available

Elevator

Available

Local knowledge

Request a room away from street-facing side if you're a light sleeper; interior rooms are noticeably quieter

The Junior Suite with Balcony (36 m²) is exceptional value for Paris; spacious enough for small groups or families

Grégoire at reception can arrange same-day florist deliveries and local concierge services; reach out via email before arrival

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Room intel

Quiet rooms / wings

Interior-facing rooms away from street
Upper floors (5-6th) quieter than lower levels
Junior Suite recommended for peace

Noisy rooms to avoid

Street-facing rooms experience garbage trucks and city noise
Ground/lower floors closer to street activity
Rooms facing rue (street) with construction nearby

Extra charges guests were surprised by

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Character & facilities

Design & character 10% of reviews mention design

Modern French boutique aesthetic blending 1920s refinement with contemporary touches
Tastefully decorated rooms with attention to detail, marble bathrooms, French balconies with Parisian street views
Beautiful lobby with wooden paneling, white stone floors, green onyx tabletops, library with Assouline books

Gym & fitness Basic

Small fitness room with one cycling machine
No treadmill or proper cardio equipment despite hotel website promises
Water, towels, and cereal bars provided in fitness area

Family facilities

Adjoining/interconnecting rooms available for families
Junior Suite with sofa bed suitable for families of 4-5
Restaurant Edith has family-friendly dining
Safe, quiet neighborhood suitable for children

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