Hotel ChopinvsLe Meurice
Both properties are highly recommended by professionals. On balance, Le Meurice scores significantly better than Hotel Chopin. Le Meurice scores 94 with accolades from 20 sources such as Star Service, Forbes Travel Guide and Fodor's.
Hotel Chopin
10 blvd. Montmartre, 09 Arr., 75009 Paris
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Breakfast buffet
- Fax / photocopying
- 24-hour front desk
Rough Guide
"A charming, quiet hotel set in an atmospheric period building at the end of a picturesque 1850s passage."
Fodor's
"A unique mainstay of the district, the Chopin recalls its 1846 birth date with a creaky-floored lobby and aged woodwork, with basic but comfortable rooms." Full review
Insight Guides
"A quiet, friendly hotel in an excellent location, in a 19th-century glass-and-steel-roofed arcade off the main shopping boulevards."
DK Eyewitness
"The well-loved Chopin gets fully booked far in advance due to its low prices, friendly welcome, and unusual location in a historic covered passage."
Time Out
"Handsomely set in a historic, glass-roofed arcade next door to the Grévin museum, the Chopin's original 1846 façade adds to its old-fashioned appeal." Full review
BlackBook
"This budget option near the Grands Boulevards may be a bit spartan, but its location in a glass-topped 1846 arcade delivers charm in spades."
Oyster
2.0
"It's a bit of a disappointment to enter this old-fashioned budget hotel, which could do with some renovation." Full review
EuroCheapo
Editor's Pick
"Located inside a 19th-century shopping arcade, the two-star hotel offers comfortable rooms at reasonable rates, but it’s the setting that’s sure to make romantics happy." Full review
Frommer's
"Nestled at the back of the delightful Passage Jouffroy, this budget hotel has remarkably quiet rooms considering its location in the middle of the rush and bustle of the Grands Boulevards" Full review
Lonely Planet
"The rooms don’t have much in the way of personality, but the belle époque location is fabulous." Full review
Le Meurice Show All Reviews
228 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris
From $543/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"Palatial opulence in the style of Louis XVI, with unsurpassed vistas over Paris and superlative en suites."
Frommer's
"This landmark lies between the place de la Concorde and the Grand Louvre, facing the Tuileries Gardens." Full review
Concierge
"Le Meurice still has a vaguely decadent and artistic tone that sets it apart from other high-priced Parisian gilt trips."
Fodor's
"Since 1835, the Meurice has welcomed royalty and celebrities... and Paris' first palace hotel continues to please with service, style, and views." Full review
Insight Guides
"Elegant, 18th-century-style salons and a Michelin-starred restaurant are among the many assets of this historic grand hôtel."
DK Eyewitness
"The Meurice is a perfect example of successful restoration, with excellent replicas of the original plasterwork and furnishings."
Time Out
"With its extravagant Louis XVI decor, mosaic tiled floors and modish restyling by Philippe Starck, Le Meurice is looking grander than ever." Full review
Star Service
"Reviled by some, beloved by others, this lavish wedding-cake-of-a-place is colored up with an ungodly amount of icing, its extravagant baroque sensibility teasing the best duds out of your luggage. " Full review
Gayot
"Part of the prestigious Dorchester group, Le Meurice is one of Europe's most highly regarded hotels."
BlackBook
"Reminiscent of a palace, offers spacious suites in the style of Louis XVI. Pricey amenities are worth every penny."