Kimpton St Honore Paris

My recent trip to Paris was initially built around going to see a show at the Olympia, so I focussed on Hotels which were walkable to/ from there. After reading the range of reviews, it felt like the Kimpton St Honoré was the obvious choice .. and wow, .. not only did it deliver, it exceeded expectations tenfold. From the moment of stepping out of the taxi, we were met with the beaming smile and help of Damien - and further welcomed by the exceptional Pilar and Rachel (whom I’m going to lobby daily for the role of their new best friend - whether they want me to be or not!). I had not travelled to Paris for some years - and certainly never encountered this extension of warmth in any previous hotel there. We were given their generous time and attention and all of the information we needed at check in (plus the history of the building - which really set the atmosphere). Our rooms were spotlessly clean and incredibly well equipped; mine had triple aspect views overlooking the Opera House, Eiffel Tower .. and the Olympia venue itself. And as the saying goes ..location, location, location : the Opera Garnier is just a few minutes walk - as are Galleries Layfayette. A few minutes further in either direction and you’re at Place Vendome or The Louvre. A walk to Musee D’Orsay only took us 15-20 mins from the Hotel; the Picasso Musuem took around 45 mins. If you want to spend some serious euros .. pretty much all of the designer shops are also on the doorstep. We didn’t have the chance to eat at the restaurant as we were out in the evenings, but we enjoyed the lovely breakfast buffet - and there is a very generous Social Hour between 5-6pm in the Hotel Bar (great wine and a friendly service). I wanted to visit the spa as it looked beautiful .. but ironically .. ended up with too busy a weekend to remember to actually exhale .. exactly the reason to visit the spa! However .. it’s definitely on my must-do list for the return visit .. We were given a personalised tour of the Gibson guitar room - which actually took our breath away. If you then further add DJs playing across the weekend evenings in the bar - and a dog friendly brunch on the Sunday .. plus the offering of courtesy bicycles; umbrellas; coffee and muffins in the lobby when we checked out .. the gift of Kimpton St Honoré just kept on giving from the beginning, to the end of our stay. Thank you to the whole team for making my long awaited return visit to Paris such a special and memorable experience; I could not be more thankful - and cannot recommend this Hotel - and all concerned, highly enough.

This hotel was lovely! After an issue with the type of room booked on points, they upgraded my daughter and I to a suite. The rooms and lobby were beautiful and immaculate! The staff were all so friendly and accommodating. The location could not have been better as it was an easy walk to any attraction in Paris. Never did we feel unsafe, even when walking outside around the hotel. I will definitely stay here again.

Our extended family of 16 people stayed at this hotel over New Year's. We had just come from a lovely hotel in London and were SO disappointed in the Kimpton. The lobby is plain and unattractive. The check-in service was rushed. The front desk was not very welcoming or attentive. The hotel plays loud, thumping music in the lobby and elevators. This is a hotel, not a nightclub. The hallways smell like a fast food restaurant. The paint in our room was peeling, the phone was falling off the wall and the furniture was chipped. My son had a leak in his bathroom on New Years Day -- he woke up to water pouring through the ceiling which never was properly fixed. It's like they don't care. I don't know how they call themselves a five star hotel. This place is a dump. You can find a much better place in Paris for the price we payed. I wish we had stayed somewhere else. One positive note: the concierge gave us good recommendations and was easy to contact throughout our stay via WhatsApp.

Such a beautiful high end boutique hotel. It has the old charm and quaintness of being in someone's living room. As we arrived we were greeted by a lovely and pleasant staff. We were given a King room overlooking the courtyard. The room was a bit small, however comfortable enough for our stay. Dining at the Hotel was outstanding along with its service. We also enjoyed the complimentary cocktails and snacks at happy hour in the evening from 5-6pm, such a nice touch. The rooftop was amazing overlooking all of Paris with fantastic sunset views. The pool was a little small but adequate. The location was perfect, being in close distance to almost everything, especially across from the historic Intercontinental and majestic Opera House. All in all we found the Kimpton St Honore Paris to be a must visit as we enjoyed our stay here very much. We would highly recommend this property. Can’t wait to go back.

Decided to stay at this hotel for a short break with my daughter for her 18th birthday. Excellent location, near Galeries Lafayette. Breakfast great, and having told the hotel before the occasion why were had booked, they left champagne and chocolate for my daughter which was such a lovely touch (I think this is because we have been to the Kimpton in Edinburgh a few times before and are loyalty members of the hotel group). The spa area was small but nice, same with the gym which was functional and fitted out with new equipment. The reception was helpful and friendly and the hotel happy hour was a nice feature (free drink for all guests at 5pm). My ONLY tiny complaint (if it could be called that) was the shower pressure wasn't great. But not a big deal in the grand scheme of things.