Name: Le Méridien Etoile
Address: 81, boulevard Gouvion Saint Cyr, 17th arr., 75017 Paris, France, 81, boulevard Gouvion Saint Cyr, Ile de France, 75017, France
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $200 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.9

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Le Méridien Etoile

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This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, romance and sightseeing – Check location 81, boulevard Gouvion Saint Cyr, 17th arr., 75017 Paris, France – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, romance and sightseeing – Check location – Subway Access

Palais des Congrès de Paris: only 3 minutes away! (600 feet by foot)

*7.8* Place de la Porte Maillot: only 4 minutes away! (900 feet by foot)

Porte Maillot Metro Station: only 3 minutes away! (800 feet by foot)

*8.3* Avenue des Ternes: only 6 minutes away! (1,550 feet by foot)

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July 19, 2016

I liked the location of the hotel. In addition to the facilities, cleanliness and very friendly staff. Rooms have everything you need in addition to a great service room. In general it was a very nice experience.

Charles, Lebanon

Great location, great staff, great value, and an all round excellent property. I'd stay there again in a heartbeat.

Gregory, United States of America

Pillow was either too soft or too heavy I liked the bedroom slippers and toiletries and the closet had good hangers and I liked the mirrors everywhere and the bedside lighting

Kooi, United States of America

We stayed on club floor at is was great. The club lounge is a solid lounge, particularly for breakfast and evening options and they had eats and drinks out all day. The hotel itself is 12-15 minute walk to arc de Triomphe and Champs Elysees, which was awesome and we walked all over the area. It only 30-35 minute walk to the Eifel Tower as well, but the walk is neither smooth nor direct and it will feel much longer -- walked once and Uber the next time.

Aaron, United States of America

It was close to Arc a nice 20 min walk. The staff were friendly and prompt. Nice big foyer for sitting.

Peter, New Zealand

The hotel atmosphere as a whole. Hotel had a positive energy, it had a nice refreshing smell. Hotel lights at the main entrance and the lights in the room.

Maya, United Kingdom

Beds were great, rooms quiet.. nice to have good restaurants in the facility as well as around the corner - there for meetings.. Great staff , very helpful in all languages.. Very polite staff, check out was quick, very convenient- took cab in and bus out - right across the street and the concierge at the hotel sells tickets , gives you the schedule and assists you. Near a large forest for running, rather than running thru the streets and stopping every 3 minutes-so if active great location and convenient.

Leslie, United States of America

Staff was great, request for early check in was promptly acepted. Really helpful in freezing Paris

Garryd, Australia

Breakfast expensive but good selection. The restaurant was also good, food served to a high standard. Room cosy and bed extremely comfortable.

Sarah, United Kingdom

Everything was good and I enjoyed my time. Bed and pillows are very comfortable. The room and the hotel were both clean. Staff was friendly and helpful.

Bediz, Turkey

Le Méridien Etoile is opposite the Paris Convention Centre and is 3.1 miles from La Défense. The Champs-Elysées’s famous shops and the Arc de Triomphe are less than a 20-minute walk away and the Parc des Princes Stadium is 15 minutes away by car.

In this stylish property with modern decor, all air-conditioned rooms come with private bathrooms and flat-screen TVs. The rooms are soundproofed and room service is available for all meals.

Ma Chère & Tendre Restaurant serves French cuisine and meals can be enjoyed in the dining room decorated with warm colors. LM Club Lounge is located in the upper floors of the property and provides views of Paris and the Eiffel Tower. A continental breakfast, sweet and savoury snacks as well as wine & cheese can be enjoyed in this area.

The Jazz Club Etoile is located on the ground floor of the Méridien Etoile. It is a well-known Paris jazz club and hosts some of the world’s best musicians. The club overlooks the interior courtyard. It also has a terrace in the interior garden, where you can enjoy snacks and cocktails.

Access to Porte Maillot Metro station (Line 1) is 650 feet from the hotel. This line goes to the business district of La Défense and to central Paris.

17th arr. is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, romance and sightseeing.

This is our guests' favorite part of Paris, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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	Urban Double or Twin Room 1 full bed or 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 226 ft² This air-conditioned room includes a TV with satellite channels, a minibar, and a private bathroom with a bathtub. The decor is modern and stylish. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Bathtub • Safe • Pay-per-view channels • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Radio • Free toiletries • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Wardrobe/Closet Free WiFi! Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 226 ft² This air-conditioned room includes a TV with satellite channels, a minibar and a private bathroom with a bathtub. The decor is modern and stylish. 1 hour of free Wi-Fi per day is included. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Bathtub • Safe • Pay-per-view channels • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Radio • Free toiletries • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Flat-screen TV • Wardrobe/Closet Free WiFi! Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 226 ft² This triple room features air conditioning and minibar. Please note that when booking for 3 people, an extra bed will be added. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Bathtub • Safe • Pay-per-view channels • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Radio • Free toiletries • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Wardrobe/Closet Free WiFi! Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 226 ft² Free Open Studio access, LCD TV with interactive media. Gym access, living area and the 'Le Meridien' bed. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Bathtub • Safe • Pay-per-view channels • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Radio • Free toiletries • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Flat-screen TV • Wardrobe/Closet Free WiFi! Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 226 ft² This air-conditioned room includes a TV with satellite channels, a minibar, and a private bathroom with a bathtub. The decor is modern and stylish. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Bathtub • Safe • Pay-per-view channels • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Radio • Free toiletries • Toilet • Video • Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Wake-up service • Wardrobe/Closet Free WiFi! Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 226 ft² This triple room has air conditioning and a minibar. 1 hour of free WiFi per day and late check-out until 14:00 are included. Please note that when booking for 3 people, an extra bed will be added. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Bathtub • Safe • Pay-per-view channels • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Radio • Free toiletries • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Wardrobe/Closet Free WiFi! Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 452 ft² This suite has a minibar, air-conditioning and satellite TV. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Bathtub • Safe • Pay-per-view channels • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Radio • Free toiletries • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Wardrobe/Closet Free WiFi! Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 226 ft² This triple room has air conditioning, satellite TV and minibar. Please note that when booking for 3 people, an extra bed will be added. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Bathtub • Safe • Pay-per-view channels • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Radio • Free toiletries • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Wardrobe/Closet Free WiFi! Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	LM Club Triple Room 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 226 ft² Located in the hotel's highest floors, this air-conditioned room includes a 42" flat-screen TV with more than 100 channels. It also features a secured safe a minibar and a private bathroom. 2 bottles of water are offered. Guests have free unlimited access to the LM Club Lounge, which offers views of the Eiffel Tower. - 1 Illy coffee voucher, - 1 free entrance to Palais de Tokyo - a 10% discount in Ma Chère et Tendre Restaurant are also included in the rate. Please note that when booking for 3 people, an extra bed will be added. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Bathtub • Safe • Pay-per-view channels • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Radio • Free toiletries • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Wardrobe/Closet Free WiFi! Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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Recently renovated, Le Méridien Étoile features new guest rooms & public spaces in a contemporary and functional design drawing its inspiration from the very essence of Paris. As you step in the hotel’s Hub, a social gathering place, you are invited to exchange with your friends and family with a cup of coffee or catch up on some emails in the comfort of our sofas and chairs. Le Méridien Etoile offers free WIFI, and a smoke-free environment, to fully enjoy your stay. Experience Paris, right from the arrival in your room. The modern design of our newly renovated urban guest rooms offers you a new perspective on the City of Lights, including pictures by photographer Angie McMonigal. Vibrate to the sounds of jazz, soul and blues at the Jazz Club Etoile, also recently refurbished in a very Parisian setting. Ma Chère et Tendre Steakhouse welcomes all meat lovers featuring on its carte the finest meat cuts. Both venues are excellent options for a memorable evening in Paris.

Area Info – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, romance and sightseeing – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Porte Maillot Metro Station
0.2 miles
Place de la Porte Maillot
0.2 miles
Avenue des Ternes
0.3 miles
Argentine Metro Station
0.4 miles
Les Sablons Metro Station
0.4 miles
Place Charles de Gaulle Etoile
0.6 miles
Place des Ternes
0.6 miles
Charles de Gaulle-Etoile Metro Station
0.6 miles
Porte de Champerret Metro Station
0.6 miles
Arc de Triomphe
0.6 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Grande épicerie de Paris Supermarket
3.7 miles

Closest Airports

Orly Airport
11 miles
Paris - Charles De Gaulle Airport
15.6 miles
Beauvais Tille Airport
40.9 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Location excellent. Superfast free wifi. Staff courteous and very accommodating.”

Evelyn

Philippines

“Located in in a really nice area, down a short road from some cafes and restaurants and a very short trip to the arc. All staff were helpful and friendly; no rudeness or coldness about being non - French speakers. It's a very large hotel with a very vibrant entrance hall if you're like me and prefer that atmosphere rather than a small and not very populated place.”

Jamie

United Kingdom

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Ma Chère et Tendre

Food: French, International, Grill/BBQ

Menu: À la carte
Jazz Club Etoile

Food: French

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All children are welcome.

Free! All children under 2 years stay free of charge in a crib.

The maximum number of cribs in a room is 1.

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Pets are not allowed.

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Payment is due at the time of check-in.

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Newest Reviews for Le Méridien Etoile

Reviewed: May 23, 2018

Charles
Lebanon
9.2

“Great Stay !!! hope to make it again very soon.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Urban Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Actually as a 4 stars Hotel there is nothing that I did not like !!!
눇I liked the location of the hotel. In addition to the facilities, cleanliness and very friendly staff. Rooms have everything you need in addition to a great service room. In general it was a very nice experience.

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: May 19, 2018

Francois
South Africa
5.0

Fair
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Smart Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The arrogant reception staff. Not just one. Had 3 of them. Look at the chair in my ‘executive’ room. €330 per night ??? Vending machines in the hallway. ?? Minibar empty. 2 separate beds while booked a double bed. The view is a concrete wall. So was my colleague’s view.

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: May 17, 2018

Gregory
United States of America
10

“Awesome!!!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Urban Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Great location, great staff, great value, and an all round excellent property. I'd stay there again in a heartbeat.

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: May 13, 2018

Paul
United States of America

1 helpful vote
8.8

“Good choice near Etoile”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Urban Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉AC was so so.
눇Got MVC upgrade to very large room.

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: May 9, 2018

Anonymous
United States of America
10

“Pleasant stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Urban Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Bathroom screen was nit wide enough we kept wetting the floor with the shower Quality if toilet and tissue paper could be higher
눇The little touches like free coffee vouchers The location was near the metros and many choices for restaurants

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: May 7, 2018

Elena
Greece
9.2

Awesome
- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Urban Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Very comfortable bed

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: May 5, 2018

Niamh
Ireland
6.7

Pleasant
- • Business trip
- • Group of friends
- • Urban Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Breakfast was dreadful and expensive. Avoid. Overall expensive for what you get and other services exorbitant prices reflect that.
눇Location, room was clean

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: May 2, 2018

Anonymous
Germany
9.6

“All good”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Urban Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉There is no shoe polish machine in your house. After a walk in Paris this is needed for a business meeting.

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: May 2, 2018

Ian
Australia
7.5

Good
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Urban Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Long walk from elevator to room

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 30, 2018

Traveller
Singapore
2.5

“Total screw up”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Urban Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Everything
눇Nothing

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 30, 2018

Guido Trentadue
Netherlands
Age group: 25 – 34
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Urban Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉The carpet might need some cleaning.
눇Very friendly staff, especially after hours.

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 27, 2018

Ian
Australia
7.5

“Handy for conference & transport”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Urban Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Placement of elevator/design of building- long walk to room
눇Airport bus across road

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 25, 2018

Kooi
United States of America
7.1

“Would stay here again”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Urban Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The bathroom did not have enough screen to prevent shower from wetting the floor And water from the tap kept wetting the counter a lot
눇Pillow was either too soft or too heavy I liked the bedroom slippers and toiletries and the closet had good hangers and I liked the mirrors everywhere and the bedside lighting

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 21, 2018

Tarek
Oman
7.5

Good
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Urban Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Price
눇Location

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 10, 2018

Christer
United Arab Emirates
5.0

“ok for a few nights but nothing luxury”
- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Urban Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
눉the small room and the poor facilities in the room
눇the location

Stayed in April 2018

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