The Hotel du Collectionneur

I asked Marianna in Room Service if they had a grilled cheese sandwich. With a YES I ordered one with an iced tea. Actually got a bill for 45 euros. After I questioned the charge, she said that grilled cheese is not actually on the menu, and charged me for a club sandwich. I know I am in Paris, but really 45 euros for a grilled cheese and iced tea.

The website is lovely, convincing you that this wonderful hotel “enjoys an exceptional location in the heart of the 8th arrondissement, a few steps from the Arc de Triomphe, in front of the Monceau Park and a few minutes walk from the Champs Elysées and the rue du Faubourg St Honoré.” First, and most disappointing, Arc de Triomphe is .7 mile from the hotel, with a gentle hill, 17 minutes walking. Same distance for Champs Elysees-.7 mile or 16 minutes walking. Uber and taxis are at least €12 one way tonight. In my world, .7 mile is NOT “a few steps”. Also, it’s a good distance to anything-restaurants, shops, etc. I did not choose the hotel as I’m part of a group. I wanted to warn others that the hotel site is wrong. The room is quite nice, except there are few electrical outlets. One in bathroom, one for each bedside lamp (behind furniture), one for coffee pot. Unplug something to charge phones, etc.

Great rooms, spacious and clean . Very busy hotel . Only downside is the bar and the staff there, not knowledgeable enough. Breakfast is varied but packed with people and hard to find a table. Area is great but not many restaurants around , you would need to walk to champs élysée or elsewhere .

This is just the most amazing hotel in Paris. It’s sauve, friendly, food is fab, it’s 5star all the way and not over expensive. The staff are just awesome. We had a great experience with Fanny, the concierge and Lauren, who works as the supervisor in the bar. Their service is on another level.

Overall, our stay was a 2.0 out of 5, (5 being the best) very disappointed in the unprofessionalism of the the staff, attitudes and failure to answer questions and how they answered. We travel abroad 6 to 8 times a year and stay at numerous place and our stay here in Paris at this hotel was very disappointing. We normally recommend to our friends places to stay and will not be recommending this hotel. Evening staff seemed to have been disgruntled. And it was NOT a once incident thing. It was over several nights