Hotel Balzac
6 rue Balzac 08 Arr., 75008 Paris France
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#855 of 2,282 hotels in Paris
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Hotel Balzac is a luxury hotel located in the heart of central Paris' spectacular 8th arrondissement.Just off the Champs-Elysees and moments from the Arc de Triomphe, Faubourg Saint-Honore, Avenue Montaigne and Avenue George V; the hotel is perfectly placed for the very best Paris has to offer. The 69 rooms and suites at the hotel are sublimely decorated in a mix of neo-classical style with rich colours, fabrics and contemporary furnishings. Some of the rooms, including the Royal suite, exhibit spectacular views of the eiffel Tower and across Paris. The hotel contains a rich history and has been immortalised in fiction by a selection of the world's finest writers.
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Valet parking
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Bar / lounge
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Car hire
Baggage storage
Concierge
24-hour check-in
Paid private parking on-site
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Wine / champagne
Taxi service
Non-smoking hotel
Doorperson
First aid kit
24-hour front desk
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Blackout curtains
Soundproof rooms
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Interconnected rooms available
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Safe
Telephone
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Wardrobe / wardrobe
Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Flatscreen TV
Radio
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HOTEL CLASS
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Classic
Historic Hotel
Languages Spoken
English, French, Spanish, Arabic and 1 more
Location
100Great for walkers
Grade: 100 out of 100
239Restaurantswithin 0.3 miles
68Attractionswithin 0.3 miles
6 rue Balzac 08 Arr., 75008 Paris France
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George VParis Metro2 min
Charles de Gaulle – ÉtoileParis RER6 min
Car HireSee car hire from £29/day
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The location was great and the staff super friendly. The rooms comfortable in terms of size, but might needed some freshen up, for instance the bathroom. Overall good place to stay, a bit more overpriced for what it offers.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Our stay at this hotel was very bad , first there was a false alarm multiple times, someone entered our room without permission more than once , and someone who works at the hotel stole money from my pouch but we told the reception and the issue was solved, or so we thought , after we went home they stole our miney yet again and charged my card without permission, and i have been trying to contact the manager for almost a month and the hotel takes a long time to respond and when they do they are not helpful and they refuse to let a manager talk to me. This was easily the worst hotel I’ve stayed at .
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Pacal Dochez, Directeur général at Hotel Balzac
Responded 10 Apr 2023
Dear Hannan_art1990, We are very surprised about your feedback because we have been in touch since the first day to deal with your situation. It turned out that the banks agreed with us and we are glad that our anti-fraud system works. Regards,
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I had an amazing stay at this hotel . The place was exactly like the photos (no cat fish). The staff were friendly and very helpful . The location was more than perfect . The place definitely needs a lick of paint however I believe they are renovating it shortly. I have nothing but love for this place and it’s staff .
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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Excellent hotel, impeccable housekeeping and cleanliness. Excellent breakfast and a special compliment to the staff, who are extremely polite, helpful and attentive. It makes a lot of difference to stay in hotels where the employees are friendly and happy as they, for me, the strong point of the hotel, are the employees. When I return to Paris, I want to stay at this hotel again.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I’m actually scratching my head about the 5 star reviews on here! I stay in this hotel at least 5-6 times a year for work and each time I come I feel like the state of the hotel looks worse. It needs a serious renovation/refresh. My trip this time round there was no heat or hot water in my room - the bathroom sink is always clogged with water when I use it. I would also like to know if I can be rewarded for my loyalty staying at the hotel so many times a year!? Management please take note - your hotel needs a serious refurb!!! I do love the staff though - very polite and always on hand to assist. This is a fabulously located hotel but needs work to justify the 5 stars.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Emilien Jaltier, Directeur général at Hotel Balzac
Responded 10 Dec 2022
Dear Guest, I would like to sincerely apologize for the unfortunate experience that you encountered when staying at the Hotel Balzac. Please be sure your voice is heard so I am happy to announce we now have a new ownership with an ambitious project. I really hope that you can forgive us and will reserve again the Hotel Balzac so that we can prove you that you were right choosing our unique property. Teams and I will be more than happy to keep in touch and have the pleasure of welcoming you again. In the hope of welcoming you again, we all wish you a lovely day. Sincerely, Emilien Jaltier General Manager
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This is an outstanding hotel, made so by the staff as much as the beautiful decor and warm atmosphere. Our room was stunning, their was an air of prestige about the hotel and the staff were exceptionally warm and welcoming. We had a few minor issues with our first room but the staff were quick to assist and resolved things perfectly. You can tell they take pride in the establishment and in giving their guests the best experience. If I could give any feedback I would say making tea and coffee facilities a feature in all rooms would be incredible. It's one thing I know enhances the experience personally. Otherwise it was a perfect stay I would like to thank all of the staff at the Hotel Balzac for making our trip to Paris wonderful.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Emilien Jaltier, Directeur général at Hotel Balzac
Responded 14 Nov 2022
Dear HelenJessicaHewett, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback about your experience with us at the Hotel Balzac Paris. It s been such a great peasure for all of us to welcoome you for this special event. We always try to do our best to make sure our guests have the best experience while staying with us but it's always a real pleasure to read it. Be sure I will share your kind words with the teams. We hope to have the pleasure of seeing you again soon. Yours sincerely, Emilien Jaltier General Manager
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We booked an Executive room . The toilet was not perfectly working as the water flush was not enough to clean , therefore an additional basked of water has been necessary to perfectly clean the toilet . The shower glass/doors had problem with water overflowing outside . On 2 nights on a total of 3 the turn down has not been made
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Response from Emilien Jaltier, Directeur général at Hotel Balzac
Responded 26 Oct 2022
Dear Enricopto, We feel very sorry if you were not totally happy with your recent stay with us. Be sure your voice has been heard and we will take it into consideration. We need to investigate to make sure it never happen again. Would you give us a chance, please feel free to contact me, I ll personaly make sure you live a unforgotable exprience at the Hotel Balzac. Sincerely,
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Fantastic hotel in a great location, we had a short stay here due to visiting friends in Paris and it was very pleasant. The hotel is very clean and has a real French character to it, the staff were very friendly and helpful. The location is perfect, it’s close to the arc de triomphe and you can easily reach Champs Elysees and many other attractions! The only thing I could say against the hotel is very minor and was that when we checked in to our room the television had another guests name on it welcoming them to the hotel.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Emilien Jaltier, Directeur général at Hotel Balzac
Responded 17 Oct 2022
Dear Guest, Thank you for recommending us so warmly. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience at Hotel Balzac! Indeed, our hotel is situated two steps away from the Champs Elysées. A truly unique location if you are looking for an unforgettable stay in Paris. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon. Yours sincerely, Emilien Jaltier
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The property itself is an older building and is in need of updates. The staff is ok with the exception of one concierge. Cons: insects, our bedroom had ants, a hard insect treat for but still. We had to ask 3 times to resolve. No updated television and movie ordering was not functional. Attention to detail, asked for a dinner reservation and was ignored by the “concierge” and had to re ask a new concierge second day. Pros: breakfast/room service staff was great and very cheerful. Good location just off Champs Elysee Bottom line decent but nowhere near a 5 star property that’s is starting to show her age and definitely not kid friendly.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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We were celebrating our 30th Wedding Anniversary in Paris and chose a to reserve a Corner Suite at Hotel Balzac - getting a great advance price on Booking.com for just £790 for two nights. Externally a 5 or 6 storey property in classic Parisienne style occupying a corner location at Rue Lord Byron, just a minute's walk from the Champs Elysees. We were greeted at the curb-side from our Limo by a footman and our cases taken to the breathtakingly elegant lobby. We were efficiently checked-in and shown to our Suite (#306 on the third floor). As we stepped into our suite - we were in our living room. It was beautiful. Ornate wooden panelling, central chandelier, elegant lamps dripping with crystal pendants, two reproduction gilded armchairs, comfortable sofa with scatter cushions, reproduction dining table with 3 matching gilded chairs, two huge windows with ornate curtain swags, with one of windows having a view, over rooftops, to the top of the Eiffel Tower. There was a flat-screen TV in an armoire, a minibar, marble coffee tables and a Nespresso coffee machine. I had e-mailed ahead of our stay to advise that we were celebrating a special occasion and we were welcomed in our suite with a complimentary bottle of Pommery Champagne on ice, macarons, mineral water and little pastries. A door from the living room took us to the bedroom. Again beautifully furnished with gilded reproduction furnishings, desk, two bedside tables each of which was monogrammed 'HB' and a huge king-size bed with ornate half-tester canopy, further TV and telephone. The huge window was beautifully draped and swagged in the same style as the living room. A door led from the bedroom to a small dressing-room, with window view to the Eiffel Tower, ample hanging space, hairdryer, digital wall-safe and complimentary grooming items. A second door led from the bedroom into a well appointed bathroom with bath-tub, ornate silver basin, separate walk-in shower cubicle, wc and telephone. There was a good array of complimentary toiletries, plenty of towels, quality bathrobes and slippers. We asked for an iron and ironing board, which were promptly delivered to our suite, although the hotel also offers pressing and laundry services. Each room within the suite a was air-conditioned and although a warm summer evening outside, sleep quality was amazingly good and we had breakfast served in our living room as an alternative to the buffet offer in the restaurant. Housekeeping throughout was immaculate and all staff genuinely pleasant and engaging. The hotel is set around 150 metres up a side street from the Champs Elysees with its offer of high-end shops and also pavement cafes. The nearest Metro station is George V, on the Champs Elysees, which is a 3 minute walk. That Metro station has a direct line to Louvre-Rivoli station (for the Louvre, Rive Gauche and Notre Dame Cathedral) as well as connecting lines to all Paris sights. The Arc de Triomphe is a 5 minute walk. Reception will call you a taxi, but Uber is readily available, offering both standard cars (Uber X) and premium vehicles (Berline) to get you around the city quickly and easily. We would HIGHLY recommend the Hotel Balzac for its opulent luxury, boutique hotel ambience, engaging customer care and very central location. We will certainly be staying again on our next trip to Paris !…
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Response from Emilien Jaltier, Directeur général at Hotel Balzac
Responded 18 Aug 2022
Dear Guests, Thank you so much for choosing the Balzac to celebrate your anniversary and for recommending us so kindly to the TripAdvisor community! We work daily to offer a truly personal and caring service to each guest and we are delighted we could play a part in the ahppy memories you will keep from this special trip. We all hope to welcome you back for the further anniversaries to come and to become your Paris home. Yours sincerely, Emilien Jaltier
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PRICE RANGE
£238 - £402 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
FranceIle-de-FranceParisFaubourg-du-Roule / Champs-Élysées / 8th Arr. - Élysée
NUMBER OF ROOMS
69
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel Balzac
Which popular attractions are close to Hotel Balzac?
Nearby attractions include Arc de Triomphe (0.2 miles), Lido 2 Paris (0.05 miles), and La Tombe du Soldat Inconnu (0.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Hotel Balzac?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast buffet.
Which room amenities are available at Hotel Balzac?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Hotel Balzac?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Hotel Balzac?
Yes, paid private parking on-site, paid public parking nearby, and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Hotel Balzac?
Conveniently located restaurants include Azur Café, Akira Back Paris, and Le Maxan Restaurant.
Are any cleaning services offered at Hotel Balzac?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Balzac?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Hotel Balzac?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, Italian, and Arabic.
Are there any historical sites close to Hotel Balzac?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris (2.6 miles), Arc de Triomphe (0.2 miles), and Sainte-Chapelle (2.4 miles).
Is Hotel Balzac accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.