Maison Barrière Vendôme — Hotel in Paris

My wife and I stayed here for four nights in late July. Overall, it’s a great hotel in a charming—albeit touristy—location. We had booked a regular room but were upgraded to an “apartment,” which was a very welcome surprise. The room was spacious and enjoyable, and the included breakfast was a nice touch. The omelets, in particular, were excellent.

That said, a few things kept this from being a five-star experience. First, the entire room is controlled via an iPad, which didn’t always work reliably. It often lagged or took time to “wake up” before we could make adjustments. Great concept, but the execution needs improvement. Second, the bed was simply not comfortable. It was a large king, but much too firm—even for us, and we typically prefer a firm mattress. My wife woke up with a sore back each morning. The pillows also felt awkward and hard to adjust. Third, the air conditioning was surprisingly loud. At night, it almost sounded like electronic music playing in the background—but it was just the A/C unit. Lastly, while the Japanese toilet was a nice luxury, it emitted a loud sound every time someone approached, which wasn’t ideal in the middle of the night.

Overall, I would still recommend this hotel for its location, design, and service. But due to the bed comfort, we’d probably try somewhere...

I had an amazing stay at Maison Barrie Vendôme! I loved the chic vibe and beautiful décor, and the boutique feel made it truly special. The details and amenities were pure luxury, and I absolutely adored my room. The staff was welcoming from the moment I arrived and remained wonderful throughout my stay. My room was always pristine, and the location simply couldn’t be better.

What stood out most was how safe and cared for I felt—often coming back late from evenings out with friends, the staff made sure I returned to my room safely, which I deeply appreciated.

I would 100% recommend this hotel and will definitely be staying here again on my next...

This is a stunning property in a great location, but the staff is hit or miss. The bartender, house keeping staff, and gentleman who showed us to our room were all amazing. Some of the front desk staff lack a welcoming personality. When we checked in, we were "greeted" by a woman with a stereotypical snobby Parisien personality. Maybe she wanted us to get the full experience. The only time she seemed kind to us was when we were checking out - like she was happy to see us go. However, the young man on night and early morning duty at the front desk was incredible. He deserves the day shift and she deserves the sleep...