Sofitel Le Scribe Paris Opera

Proust’s favourite hotel in Paris still gets just about everything right. We have just come from a six-night stay in the Scribe and have nothing but praise for it. I will follow the format we normally use in our reviews. LOCATION Can’t be faulted, bearing in mind Paris is a big city and anywhere you stay is going to be nearer to some sights than others. Within five minutes’ walk of the Opera, the Madeleine, Place Vendome, the Olympia, Galeries Lafayette and Printemps is pretty good going, and we had no trouble walking to the Louvre, the Tuileries, Notre Dame and even Place des Vosges and Opera de la Bastille, while for those of a less energetic persuasion there are at least three metro stations within five minutes of the door, and taxis waiting permanently outside. RECEPTION Fast, efficient, and charming. In fact, charming is the word we would use for all the staff throughout our stay. They were helpful, as well, which is not always the same thing. ACCOMMODATION Our suite was spacious, comfortable, well furnished, and well thought out. The electrics were a trifle inscrutable to work out, but that is not uncommon in hotels, and not just in France, and we got there in the end. The fruit bowl was a very nice touch, and what was most unusual was the water filter on cold tap in the bathroom, so that we did not need to lay in stocks of drinking water. Everything was beautifully and unobtrusively maintained throughout our stay. FOOD Breakfast was really very good, although it had its quirks. The soi-disant muesli was actually very nice, but nothing like any muesli I have ever seen before, with a complete absence of both fruit and oats. There was a very good range of both hot and cold dishes, and all the usual accompaniments, as well as some less usual, like boiled rice and miso soup. The brioche was outstanding, as was the service, which was vraiment sympathique. Well done to everyone! I really can’t say anything about the other services and amenities, as we never had time to use them. If only we had been able to afford a full week! Never mind, we are already saving up for next year.

Arrived for a two day stay. Was greeted and thanked for our diamond status. Staff was extremely friendly and the room was great. We were sick so we didn’t go to the restaurant or cafe during our trip but the room service was good! We are returning in a couple of months so we will leave another review then

Ahaha in the breakfast was very kind and made sure to give us a great experience every morning. The concierge was super helpful. Even the bell boy made tufaan made our children comfortable.

Hosted one of our annual conferences here and our expectations were exceeded. The venue, food, service and overall hospitality was 5 stars.

Really super nice hotel with great room, lobby and bar. The hotel was so nice, that we hate to leave it and go site seeing. Can't go wrong by staying here and in a great location close to that big mall, restaurants, and subway.