Elysees Union Hotel
, Paris
Reviews - Elysees Union Hotel
- Age Group: 51 - 60
- From: United States
- Traveller type: Family Traveller
- Age Group: 51 - 60
- From: United States
- Traveller type: Mature Couple
The double room was large, attractively furnished, clean, and quiet. There was a neighborhood grocery right next door, a great Italian restaurant 2 doors south, an excellent Chinese restaurant within a block south of the hotel, and numerous good cafes on Rue Kleber, 2 blocks West. The Metro stop was very handy, and the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and Champs Elysees were all within easy walking distance. Hotel staff were always friendly and helpful. We will again stay at the Elysees Union on our next trip to Paris!
- Age Group: 60 +
- From: United States
- Traveller type: Mature Couple
- Age Group: 51 - 60
- From: Argentina
- Traveller type: Business Traveller
- Age Group: 31 - 40
- From: Czech Republic
- Traveller type: Mature Couple
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Almost afraid to give away this little secret
from NikiFGreat Hotel
from A TripAdvisor MemberBetter once we upgraded
from A TripAdvisor MemberThe room itself was clean and well equipped but the hotel needed some degree of maintenance. The location was great being within easy walking distance of the Eiffel tower, the underground and buses. The staff at the front desk were very helpful in all areas and were friendly and welcoming especially when we arrived in late at night.
The Elysees is down a side street so it is very quiet at all times.
Breakfast was adequate but sufficient for an average eater although my wife's coffee was cold most mornings. The staff though were more than willing to provide another cup.
All in all it one could say it was 'satisfactory' accommodation but we are sure there must be other superior places of similar value.
great for value and location
from A TripAdvisor MemberA Great Place to Stay
from NeerdowellOur room was very comfortable, clean, and a bit less cramped than the other room we stayed in while in Paris. (The Hotel de la Bourdannais, which was also nice.) We didn't spend the money for a view of the city, but instead overlooked the courtyard. This allowed us to leave the window open for a nice breeze overnight without so much traffic noise in the morning.
The bathroom was small, but laid out efficiently. The room did get satellite television, but only a couple of channels were in English. Not that we spent much time watching television, but we did watch the BBC news to catch up on world events in the morning while getting dressed.
As noted in other reviews, this hotel is just a couple of blocks away from a Metro station in one direction, and a couple of blocks away from the Arc de Triomphe and Champs Elysees in the other. Though the Eiffel Tower looms a short distance away, it is probably a 20-30 minute walk.
Like other reviewers, we didn't have breakfast in the hotel but chose to visit the nearby cafes and boulangeries, which were delightful. There was a small shop for some groceries and a liquor store nearby as well.
The hotel staff was very nice, helpful, and able to answer all of our questions about some of our destinations.
The Hotel Union Elysees was just right for our budget and delivered good value for the money spent.
Great little hotel
from AbflexThe room itself was big by European standards and clean. In addition to the double bed (2 twins pushed together), it also had a small desk and an little sitting area. At check-in, I was assigned to another room but since it was the offseason, my request to have a balcony room with a view of the Eiffel Tower was granted. Absolutely stunning! And actually, a great thing to note was that the room was ready upon my arrival. I checked-in at 12:30pm. Nothing is worse than sitting on a flight for 9hrs, arriving to the hotel early, and then finding out check-in time is 2 or 3pm (believe me, I've seen this happen to friends).
I didn't try the continental breakfast at the hotel. It's cheaper and quicker to grab something to go at a pâtisserie or boulangerie. Plus, French pastries are to die for. The hotel staff was very pleasant.
As far as the area and location, it was excellent. It's very easy to get to from the airport. The closest metro stop is about 2 blocks south and there are 3 others within a 10min walking distance. It's safe to walk in at night and it is not noisy at all. There's several restaurants and brasseries nearby, though it was somewhat difficult to figure out what time they closed. It seemed most closed early on weekends. Also, Place Victor Hugo is within short walking distance and there were more places to choose from (and that were open later).
My only gripe, albeit minor, is that to use the in-room safe, a €100 deposit was required.
Very nice hotel
from firsttimeparisThe location was very convenient with a metro stop 2 blocks away and about a 10-15 minute walk to the Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysees, and Arch De Triumph. Boulangeries, sandwich shops, a small grocer next door, and some small bistros are all right near the hotel--but beware that their hours can be erratic. Some close early, some are not open on weekends.
The people at the front desk were helpful as well. The hotel was a small european style hotel. There was a continental breakfast offered in the hotel lobby, but we never tried it.
Being able to see the Eiffel tower right outside the front door of the hotel was amazing.
Also, on Saturday morning a fabulous outdoor market is less than a ten minute walk away and it was one of the highlights of our trip.
I would definitely stay here again.
Pleasantly Suprised
from A TripAdvisor MemberGreat stay at Elysees Union
from OMinSeattlevery pleasant
from A TripAdvisor MemberI did manage to see the standard double room and understood why some found it a little cramped, so it would definitely be worthwhile to request a larger room when making a reservation.
Top Local Tips for Paris
Use the AirFrance bus Use the AirFrance bus to and from the airport to Hotel. Cab rides really expensive direct from airport. Air france bus picks up near "Arc de triumphe". Public transportation is cheap and easy to figure out.
An hour to spare Go to the catacombes, underground Denfert Rochereau. This is an unusual place to spend an hour, it being the place where the remains of around 6 million parisians are to be found. An disused limestone quarry under the streets of Paris was turned into an ossuary in the 1780s' when the cemetaries of Paris started to get too full and were causing ilness and disease amongst people living near them. You need to be fairly fit as there are a lot of steps down and up and don't go in if you are claustraphobic but this is a really unusual and interesting place to go.
metro It is easy to navigate and easy to get to airport, but if you take it ealry in the morning beware of rush hour. I don't reccomend it if you have heavy luggage because of all the stairs. Get tickets in packs of ten Carte orange and keep your ticket. On some stations you need it to get out.
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Other names for Elysees Union Hotel
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- Address: 44 Rue Hamelin - Paris - 75016 - France
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