Opposite the Église de la Madeleine, at 33 Place de la Madeleine, is the Hôtel Madeleine Plaza, a 4-star hotel in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. It occupies a Haussmann-style building and has 24-hour reception. It is a good fit if you come to shop or want to move between the Opéra and the Concorde.
Location and getting around
Both the Opéra Garnier and Saint-Lazare station are about 10 minutes on foot away. According to the hotel, the Galeries Lafayette and Printemps department stores are about 7 minutes on foot, and Madeleine Métro station about 100 m away.
The Musée d’Orsay is about 20 minutes on foot, across the Seine, and the Louvre about 25. The Eiffel Tower is 2.6 km away: here the Métro or a taxi is worth it.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms have adjustable air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a paid minibar and a coffee and tea set. The bathroom is private, with a hairdryer and toiletries.
There is free wifi and a bar for a drink when you come back in the afternoon. Reception works 24 hours, which is practical if your flight or train arrives late.
Who it suits
- A good fit if your plans include shopping on the Boulevard Haussmann.
- Ideal if you arrive at any hour and need someone at reception.
- Practical if you want the Métro practically at the door.
Good to know
You can go into the room from 15:00; check-out is until 12:00. Have your photo ID and credit card to hand, as they are requested when you register.
It is not stated what kind of breakfast is offered; ask when you book if it matters to you. To compare with other places of the same category, see the 4-star hotels.