Review: Hôtel du Louvre (Hyatt Unbound Collection)

By Leila

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We celebrated my wife’s birthday in Paris, staying in a family suite at the Hôtel du Louvre, a luxury hotel that is part of the Hyatt Unbound Collection.

Hôtel du Louvre Review, A Hyatt Unbound Collection Property In Paris

Cash rates were over €800/night for a standard room with two twin beds, so I used my World of Hyatt Points for the stay. This is a Category 7 hotel, meaning free nights range from 25,000 points (low) to 30,000 (standard) t0 35,000 (peak) per night, depending upon seasonal demand.

The upgrade was an unexpected treat (I was a Globalist at the time) because this hotel does not accept Globalist confirmed suite upgrades. In fact, I was prepared to book two standard rooms (due to occupancy limits) but asked my Globalist rep if he could see about getting us an upgrade to a family suite since it was just a few days before arrival and several rooms seemed available. We got it…not something I would ever presume, but something I was very thankful for.

Check-In

We took an Uber from Gare de Lyon, arriving at the hotel around midday. The hotel is located between the Louvre and the Opéra Garnier, a very nice area in Paris that was bustling with foot traffic and bicycles.

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a building with a glass door and a glass front door

Staff graciously checked us in, but informed us our room was not ready. We had brunch across the street at Café Kitsuné. By the time we were finished eating, our room was ready.

The lobby is small, but there’s a small seating area upstairs.

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a room with a round table and chairs

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Room (Family Suite)

Our family suite, 527, was absolutely perfect for my family. When we walked in, my children were delighted to find a tepee in the middle of the room, along with bunk beds for them (nearly identical to the ones we have at home), and coloring books.

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a hallway with a light on the ceiling

a door with a hole in the middle

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a bunk bed and a tent in a room

a teepee in a room

a room with a bunk bed and a tv

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The bedroom was small but perfect for Heidi and me.

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a bed with white sheets and lamps in a room

a room with a television and a chair

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Not much of a view from the room…

The room had a hot water kettle and Nespresso machine.

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The bathroom did not have a tub. Instead, it had a large walk-in shower. I appreciated that the hotel had placed two kids’ bath kits from Le Petit Prince. Shower products were from Cordage, a Parisian brand.

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a shower head with soap dispensers and bottles of liquid

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Fitness Center

The hotel fitness center is large and features modern TechnoGym equipment.

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a gym with treadmills and exercise equipment

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a gym with a mirror and exercise equipment

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Unfortunately, this hotel has no spa or wellness facilities like a sauna or steam room.

Cabin Prive

Did you notice the ” Cabinet Privees” sign above? While we did not get one, the hotel has small shower suites available for guests who arrive early or who must stay late. It’s a very nice amenity that is available upon request.

Dining

The hotel offers a restaurant, bar, and 24/7 room service.

L’Officine du Louvre

L’Officine du Louvre is “a tribute to Napoleon III’s passion for botany” and specializes in plant-based cocktails and a light, vegetal menu. It’s a beautiful space with a glass roof.

a room with tables and chairs and a bar

 a room with a fireplace and tables and chairs

Room Service

We did something very touristy and climbed ot hte top of the Eiffel Tower. By the time we got back to the hotel, it was after 10:00 pm. Rather than go out to eat, we ordered room service. I had fish, Heidi had chicken, and the kids had spaghetti Bolognese. The pan-seared sea bass with ratatouille and green gnocchi was delightful.

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a plate of food on a table

a piece of meat with brown sauce on a white plate

a plate of spaghetti with meat sauce

a bowl of bread and candy

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Everything was delicious and so convenient.

Brasserie du Louvre

We had breakfast in Brasserie du Louvre in the morning at 10:00 am and the restaurant was packed. Service was understandably slow, but we enjoyed a very nice breakfast.

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a restaurant with tables and chairs

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In addition to a buffet (featuring a salad bar, sliced meat and cheese, scrambled eggs, roasted vegetables, a wide assortment of baked goods, fresh fruit, cereal, yogurts, and breakfast sides like potatoes, sausage, mushroom, and bacon) there is an a la carte menu with hot drinks, French Toast, guacamole toast, eggs made-to-order, and porridge.

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a table with bowls of food

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a table with food on it

a trays of pastries on a shelf

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a group of bottles of liquid in a metal tray

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The food was excellent… everything we had was delicious and I appreciated the fresh-squeezed orange juice.

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a plate of food on a table

a plate of food with bacon and mushrooms

a bowl of fruit and yogurt

The coffee, though acceptable, was from Nespresso, which is not my favorite coffee.

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As a Globalist, breakfast and gratuity were included.

CONCLUSION

We had a very nice stay here and while the Park Hyatt Paris is my favorite Hyatt property in the City of Lights, I’d return to Hotel du Louvre with my family again…the family suite was ideal for my family of four. The food at this hotel is delicious and the service was gracious and kind. Plus, the location is ideal for walking all over Paris (we walked all the way to the Eiffel Tower, though that was a bit ambitious…).