France Paris Le Meridien L'etoile

[Sam]

TThis hotel is very conveniently located if you are on a business/pleasure trip in Paris and the business part takes place in La defense. The lobby is large but nothing special. The reception desk is not in the main lobby but located on the side. Friendly staff but maybe that is because we speak french :) .

Since the theme of the hotel is Jazz they have beautiful photos of all the Jazz legends throughout the hotel. There is as well a Jazz club situated in the hotel where musicians play.

Our room was not that large but clean and comfortable. But it might be a problem if you have a lot of suit cases. There are ice machines on every floor. Bathroom is not large either.

You have the choice of several breakfast formulas but they do not come cheap. They are around 10 to 20 Euro per person.

The situation of the hotel is nice. Only walking distance of the Champs Elysees. At this moment they had a special desk for Roland Garros where tickets could be bought. Unfortunately we did not have the time to do so. Close to the hotel there are several restaurants. We ate at a Moroccan restaurant Chez Berbert, I think the name was, which was delicious. But you must like spicy food. The Metro is also a few steps from the Hotel.

[Be Zen]

TThis hotel is very conveniently located if you are on a business/pleasure trip in Paris and the business part takes place in La defense. The lobby is large but nothing special. The reception desk is not in the main lobby but located on the side. Friendly staff but maybe that is because we speak french :) .

Since the theme of the hotel is Jazz they have beautiful photos of all the Jazz legends throughout the hotel. There is as well a Jazz club situated in the hotel where musicians play.

Our room was not that large but clean and comfortable. But it might be a problem if you have a lot of suit cases. There are ice machines on every floor. Bathroom is not large either.

You have the choice of several breakfast formulas but they do not come cheap. They are around 10 to 20 Euro per person.

The situation of the hotel is nice. Only walking distance of the Champs Elysees. At this moment they had a special desk for Roland Garros where tickets could be bought. Unfortunately we did not have the time to do so. Close to the hotel there are several restaurants. We ate at a Moroccan restaurant Chez Berbert, I think the name was, which was delicious. But you must like spicy food. The Metro is also a few steps from the Hotel.

Just got back from a stay in October 2009. Additional things to add to Sam's review:

• The staff is also capable of speaking English - as always, you should greet them in French ("Bonjour") and ask them if they speak English in French ("Parlez-vous anglais")
  
• This is a Starwood Hotel so sign up as a Starwood Preferred Guest and you will sometimes get upgraded. They upgraded us to a Executive Room because we were on our honeymoon.
  
• There are free Internet connected computers on 2 and 7
  
• In room internet was 10 euro/day - and that was a special they were running
  
• If you face the courtyard it is quiet
  
• Tub is deep with a half glass wall for showering so it can be difficult for some to get in/out - but larger people can take a bath.
  
• Minibar has sensors but there is a small space at the top to refrigerate your items.
  
• Grocery store and Paul bakery located in high-end mall across street on the lower level