My wife and I got married at Les Salons Hoche in October 2019. We selected the venue without having…read morevisited in person, and instead relied on photos/reviews and the help of our main contact, Guiliana. The venue was absolutely beautiful. We had the Haussman apartments for the bridal parties to get ready hours before the ceremony which were large and well decorated, perfect for pictures. Our first look took place in a beautiful Parisian courtyard with our bridal party looking on from balconies above us. Les Salons Hoche provided us with a 1950's Rolls Royce and a driver to take us around Paris for photos (Bir-Hakeim overlooking the Eiffel Tower, and a side road with the Arc de Triomphe in the background). When we returned, our wedding took place on the rooftop, enclosed in glass and beautifully decorated. After the ceremony, we moved downstairs to another room for the cocktail hour with extra space in the courtyard. The reception took place in a beautiful, marble-floored room called Etoile. Every little detail, whether we discussed it or not, was perfectly done. They host a lot of events there, so when you visit before the wedding (we were there 4 days before ours) there is lots of work going on. On the day of the wedding though, the location is completely transformed with tasteful details (white curtains, flowers, candles, etc.). The food was amazing. We upgraded our food package (to "Prestige") and it exceeded expectations. Our guests, who mainly come from New York City and attend lots of weddings, raved about the quality/flavor/abundance of food during cocktail hour and during dinner. For dinner, we had the salad with lobster and mango (excellent), Beef Tenderloin (very well cooked unlike most wedding food), and Assortment of Cheeses (you're in France, of course, this is good :) ) , and the Cake (American style with strawberry inside - this was a huge hit with our guests). This was all made possible because of the hard work and excellent communication of Guiliana. She was amazing to work with and spent hours with us discussing the venue, food, timing, and all the small details. We worked with her across multiple time zones (9 hour time difference) and she always made herself available to work with us. Wedding planning can be stressful, especially from afar, but Guiliana made this an enjoyable experience for us. The true test of the success of a wedding comes after it's all over. When I asked my wife "what would you change about the wedding day", her response was "not a single thing",

Absolutely incredible venue! I was there for a friend's wedding in June 2017 and was positively…read moreimpressed. Perfectly located just blocks away from Champs-Élysées and next to several chic hotels, the space is a fabulous. The décor is classically Parisian chic with polished marble and glittering chandeliers. But what really sets it apart is the food and the service. It's a family-run business and you can really tell they're on top of things. I can still remember the steak with foie gras and the lemon tart...to die for!! All the waiting staff was super professional and warm--definitely different than the rest of Paris. Hopefully I'll get invited back to some other celebration!

We flew from Ohio, USA to Paris with paid reservations for a table and bottle of champagne for New…read moreYears 2019/2020. Upon arrival we were met but an angry bouncer whose only greeting was a gruff YEAH, EVERYONE HAS A RESERVATION! GET TO THE BACKNOF THE LINE! There were 150-200 people in line and no one was getting in. We paid nearly 500 dollars for our table. We were dressed very well because the tickets said to dress IN YOUR VERY BEST. The line was full of trash dress and a much younger crowd. We are middle aged. This bouncer spoke to us like we were in high school and trying to sneak into something. Do not ever waste your time with this fake event. It was a scam. I believe everyone in that line was probably scammed out of between $150-$500. Unprofessional to say the least. I intend to blast this hotel on every outlet imaginable.

Came to Le Grand Palais for the first time to see the Picasso Exhibit. We had purchased tickets…read moreahead of time, along w/ the audio tour, & their ticketing system is great! You receive a mobile ticket which ensures no loss of paper - and with their free wifi inside the museum, it's easy to produce your entry pass The museum itself is lovely in setup an very easy to get around - nice signage and the rooms are very easy to maneuver And their cafe is awesome - lattes are strong and evenly balanced and their croissants are on par with my alltime favorites, Eric Kayser. They were tender, flaky and fresh as could be - do not pass up the cafe!! The exhibit was interesting in that it did not really showcase works by Picasso but of the variety of artists who were influenced by Picasso. Interesting indeed Would look very forward to another exhibit during our next visit in the City of Lights

Entry into the Grand Palais is free of charge and when you see the building's exterior you'll…read moreimmediately decide that you must go inside. It's stunning, though you'll soon realize that the part you most wanted to see - the glass enclosed space - might not be open to you. Visiting in May, the glass-domed space was locked tight, opened only for special shows and events. I've looked at the calendar now, in June, and see that they open it for many summer activities and were I there now I'd certainly try to get tickets for one of those events. Otherwise? This is still a worthy investment of time, not just to look around and peer into the glass-domed space, but to view the exhibits (individually priced, tickets available at the door). I noticed 3 special exhibits during my visit and paid for entry to 2 (Matisse and Nan Golden). Based on this experience, I'd recommend paying for entry to the exhibits of artists you're least familiar with under the assumption that they'll be less crowded. The Matissse exhibit was crowded enough to render the experience almost unpleasant. The Nan Golden show? Perfect. Though I'd recommend paying to see some exhibits, even if all you do is enter to walk around and explore the space you'll be nicely rewarded. The Grand Palais has some pleasant, quiet seating areas inside and the space is lovely.

Loved visiting the country houses during the 2024 Paris Olympics…read more The Denmark House was so easy to find and visit. Located on the Avenue des Champs Elysees near the Arc de Triomphe, it was free and open to visit. In the early evening, there was no line. Loved the LEGO wall of LEGO flowers. The LEGO bicycle was so cute. Both riders wore bicycle helmets. So smart. Safety first. The sparking water samples were so refreshing. Not a fan of the nonalcoholic beer, but the young man who lives in NYC to represent Denmark products in the US was so kind. Loved visiting Copenhagen with my children years ago, especially Tivoli Gardens. Nice to be able to talk with him about his beautiful country. A special thanks to the lady who told me about the houseparty.blog link to find the locations of other country's Olympic Houses. Definitely one of my favorite experiences during the Paris Olympic Games.

We had a gorgeous Easter breakfast on the Champs Elysees at La Maison du Danemark…read more Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Muesli, Hot Chocolate, Pastries and more, very affordable, with great service. Highly recommended.

Fantastic hotel in the heart of Paris. Minutes walk from the arc de triumph. Our room was great…read more Comfy beds and pillows. Kind and welcoming staff. The breakfast buffet was one of the best breakfast buffets we've ever had at a hotel. We will likely stay here again on future trips to Paris

Just finished a 5 night stay at the hotel with a family of four in a connecting family room. The…read morehotel was great and staff was courteous and helpful. Location is convenient as well. Unfortunately, at our last day, after a night out, we found a shopping bag missing from one of the rooms. We immediately reported to the staff but they refused to show us the security videos which they obviously in each corner and each floor. In the end, two days after we flew back to the US, the hotel simply emailed, apologized and said "there was no procedural lapses." That spoiled our whole holiday and turned a very pleasant trip / stay to a not so happy one. Based on this experience, we will go ahead and file a police report to make sure there is a record of potential issues with this property. For future visitors, please make sure you lock your valuable belongings in your suitcases when you are out of the room.