Hotel Raphael Review

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Hôtel Raphael

  • Address: 17 av. Kléber, Trocadéro/Tour Eiffel, Paris, 75116
  • Phone: 01-53-64-32-00
  • www.raphael-hotel.com

Fodor's Review:

This discreet palace hotel was built in 1925 to cater to travelers spending a season in Paris, so every space is generously sized for long, lavish stays. The closets, for instance, have room for ball gowns and plumed hats. Guest rooms, most with king-size beds and 6-foot-tall windows, are decorated with 18th- and early-19th-century antiques, Oriental rugs, silk damask wallpaper, and ornately carved wood paneling. Bathrooms are remarkably large, and most have claw-foot tubs. The roof terrace, home to a restaurant in summer, has panoramic views of the city. Parents will find a friend in the concierge, who arranges for bilingual babysitters and priority access to amusement parks, and offers recommendations on kid-friendly restaurants and entertainment. Pros: a block from the Champs-Elysées and Arc de Triomphe; rooftop garden terrace; cozy hotel bar frequented by locals. Cons: old-fashioned Parisian decor won't impress fans of minimalism; the neighborhood can have a majestic yet cold atmosphere.

  • Hotel Details: 52 rooms, 38 suites
  • In-room: safe, DVD (some), Wi-Fi.
  • In-hotel: 2 restaurants, room service, bar, gym, laundry service, some pets allowed.
  • Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V
  • Metro: Kléber
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