I booked last minute and didn't have the choice of hotels that a more organised traveller would have. Best Western Empire Elysees was, overall, a pleasantly surprising hotel. The staff were friendly, the room was surprisingly large and comfortable with a good size bathroom. I have paid a lot more in Paris for similar sized rooms. It is convenient to... more

I stayed in the Best Western Empire Elysees for 2 nights in a triple room in December 2007. The hotel is in a typical Parisian building only minutes from the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Elysees. It's close to 2 metro stations, and in a nice area with shops, markets, restaurants, which feels a lot more like the real... more

The rooms are incredible small even for a hotel in Paris, bathroom had a shower that allowed you to stay on the toilet (no shower designated area), the TV was suspended on the ceiling in order to free some more space. No free Internet Connection. The elevator can fit maximum 2 people even if it has a notice that says... more

We found this hotel to be quite charming. As others have stated, the location is great, about a five block walk to the Arc de Triumpe and Charles de Gaulle Metro station (and only one block from the Ternes Metro station). This was just out of the way enough to excape from the tourists. And the grocery store is on... more

I stayed at the Empire Elysees for 4 days (3 nights). I was pleasantly surprised to find the room bigger than expected (I was a bit concerned from what I read about the size of Paris hotels). The room and washroom were clean. I stayed on the fifth floor and had a great view of the street (right above the... more

Arrived Lunchtime check-in was fast, when i booked the hotel i was told breakfast was included but the receptionist said it was room only, we were on the 5th floor the lift could only take 2 people never seen a lift so small, hotel only supplied cartons of milk for tea or coffee on the arrival day not much use... more

Stayed there recently for 3 nites from 23 Oct. 2006. The hotel lift is the tiniest I have been in. The bedroom is clean and adequate in size. Mini bar and coffee making facilities are available. Check-in was fast and easy. Bathroom is clean with a bathtub and large in comparison to the room and lift. Arch de Trompe, Champs... more

We stayed there for two nights and it was surprisingly great experience. For the price (I think the rack was 130 e but we paid less) it was much more than expected. The lobby, elevator and room are very tiny but the bathroom is good size and well appointed. It was pretty warm inside in the middle of the winter.... more

I don't know if it's Expedia's oversight or the hotel's, but on the hotel information page within Expedia, it specifically says check-in is at 1pm. After arriving on an overnight flight from the US, we were told by a non-sympathetic desk receptionist the room would be ready at 3pm, and no sooner. Exhausted, we returned at 1pm to ask again.... more