BRACH PARIS

"Brach Paris is a hidden GEM that I absolutely want to keep for myself. I spent 5 nights there in August and it was EXTRAORDINARY. This tiny 5 star hotel of glass and steel in a quiet residential neighborhood of white limestone apartment buildings is a total surprise of all things wonderful. Every day the staff is our front hosing and sweeping the street and front entry. Inside the beautiful midcentury modern decor of wood tones and funky art is a great departure from the typical Paris stay. The team of young employees never stopped striving to exceed my expectations and their complete professionalism and warm engaging attitude was so special that I really want to come back soon and stay a much longer time. My suite was an indulgent APARTMENT with a hot tub that had a view of the Eiffel Tower. WOW! Books and artwork and hand picked furnishings made it feel like it was a home. A perfect bed, grand bathroom, stylish living and dining room, and the unbelievable terrace with hot tub were all so inviting that I loved coming back there every day. The attention to detail was everywhere. It did not end there. The outdoor restaurant and bar off the intimate living room like lobby was delicious. Breakfast pastries OMG. Handmade chocolate with the hotel facade 3D embossed. And if you're willing to climb a ladder, actually a very steep iron staircase, there's a secret rooftop garden and bar that's so cool, so chill, and that Eiffel Tower view again. But wait, there's more. Down below you will find perhaps the best gym and pool setup in any city hotel. The gym they call a Sports Club because it has a huge amount of equipment and lots of gym classes. This is a gym to be a member of, not just a hotel fitness room. Spa stuff, how about sauna, steam, and I fell in love with the salt room. I'd never been in a salt room before and now I'm a convert. I'm not done yet. How bout a 22 meter pool, that's like 75 feet, and I kid you not the biggest hot tub I have ever been in. I took a spin class (if you don't know what that is look it up) where they put the bikes into the pool so you had the tension of pedaling against water. When you start to sweat just dunk your head. Everything about this place is great. Can you tell it's my new favorite place? This hotel, the Brach Paris and their staff were so terrific, so wonderful, I really can't wait to go back soon."

"I do not speak French and am visiting from Singapore. Upon arrival, the hostess at Brach Restaurant was noticeably condescending and would not allow me to proceed with explaining my reservation until I responded with "bonsoir." While I fully respect local customs and etiquette, this attitude felt unnecessary and unwelcoming. In a five-star hotel that caters to international guests, hospitality should take precedence over enforcing social rituals. Having paid approximately €1,000 for a room and €450 for dinner, I expected a warmer and more accommodating welcome. The interaction left an unfortunate first impression that was out of keeping with the level of service one would expect at this price point. Hotel is much more smaller/boutique that I had expected from the photos but the view from my room’s balcony is gorgeous."

"Terrible experience during and post. I do not recommend it."