L'Empire Paris

L'Empire Paris — Paris, France

L'Empire Paris is a small four-star boutique hotel near the Louvre in Paris, France.

Address: 48 Rue De L Arbre Sec, Paris. Property ID: 1057166.

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Total price: $650 USD

2026-11-08 to 2026-11-11 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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About L'Empire Paris

• Property type: Hotel
• 4-star hotel
• 48 Rue De L Arbre Sec, Paris
• City page: Hotels in Paris

Axel's take: 8.6/10

It's a strong sightseeing base with genuinely well-reviewed service.

• Choose it for: Louvre proximity, attentive reception and a useful range of larger and connecting rooms.
• Skip it if: You want extensive leisure facilities, guaranteed spaciousness in the entry category or an included spa.

Axel's opinion of L'Empire Paris, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Accessible Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Accessible Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
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Superior Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Superior Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
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Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Patio
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Deluxe with Jacuzzi & Terrace Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Patio
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Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
• Room features: Patio
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Deluxe with Jacuzzi & Terrace Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
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Classic Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Connecting room

• Room features: Fridge
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Executive Double Suite (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Executive Twin Suite (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
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Josephine Double Suite (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Josephine Twin Suite (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
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Bonaparte Double Suite (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Bonaparte Twin Suite (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
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Loft Jacuzzi

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Location

A central walking base for museum days and Seine-side sightseeing.

• The block: The entrance is on Rue de l’Arbre Sec, between Rue Saint-Honoré and Rue de Rivoli, with the hotel's café terrace at street level. Shops and places to eat surround the block; Samaritaine is nearby. The Louvre is 4 minutes on foot, though reaching your museum entrance and clearing security takes longer. Sainte-Chapelle is a 12-minute walk.
• Getting around: Walk for the Louvre, river and central sights; use nearby Louvre–Rivoli station and the Châtelet–Les Halles network for longer journeys. RER B serves Charles de Gaulle, while Métro 14 serves Orly. Châtelet's underground connections can involve substantial corridors. For the Eiffel Tower, transit takes 26 minutes; walking is no longer the efficient default.
• After dark: Restaurants and café terraces make evenings convenient rather than secluded. Occasional noise appears in reviews; courtyard-facing Classic and Superior categories are the more sensible fit for light sleepers.

Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com.

Best areas in Paris for travelers without a car

• Louvre & Les Halles: 9.8/10 for travelers without a car. The highest access score combines central sightseeing walks with direct RER B to CDG and Métro 14 to Orly.
• Latin Quarter: 9.2/10 for travelers without a car. Direct CDG rail, nearby métro lines and walks to Notre-Dame and Luxembourg Gardens make a straightforward car-free stay.
• Saint-Germain-des-Prés: 9.2/10 for travelers without a car. River and garden walks cover plenty locally; Métro 4 and 10 help farther afield, with CDG rail useful toward eastern streets.
• Opéra & Grands Boulevards: 9.0/10 for travelers without a car. Several métro lines, RER A and walkable shopping make getting around practical, though the river is not on your doorstep.
• Le Marais: 8.6/10 for travelers without a car. Old streets, museums and evening options reward walking, while different métro lines serve different parts; airport journeys require a connection.
• Gare du Nord & Canal Saint-Martin: 8.5/10 for travelers without a car.
• Champs-Élysées & Golden Triangle: 8.4/10 for travelers without a car.
• Montparnasse: 8.2/10 for travelers without a car.
• Bastille & République: 8.0/10 for travelers without a car.
• Montmartre & Pigalle: 7.8/10 for travelers without a car.
• Eiffel Tower & Invalides: 7.7/10 for travelers without a car.
• Arc de Triomphe & Porte Maillot: 7.4/10 for travelers without a car. Where to stay in Paris for travelers without a car

Hotels around L'Empire Paris

• Novotel Paris Les Halles Hotel (Beside Châtelet–Les Halles). Novotel Les Halles wins when: Practical family layouts and transport connections immediately outside. Keep L'Empire Paris when: Keep L’Empire for a smaller boutique setting, connecting-room options and its strongly reviewed personal service.
• Hotel Britannique (Near Place du Châtelet). Britannique wins when: A simpler three-star stay with warm staff, accepting compact rooms, a tiny lift and possible front-facing noise. Keep L'Empire Paris when: Keep L’Empire for its larger room categories, connecting options and bookable private spa.

Alternatives for the same trip

• Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile Hotel (Arc de Triomphe & Porte Maillot). Hyatt Regency Étoile wins when: Direct Palais des Congrès access and skyline views in a suitably selected room. Keep L'Empire Paris when: L’Empire puts central sightseeing on foot and a small-hotel atmosphere ahead of conference convenience and high-rise views.
• Maison Souquet, Hotel & Spa (Montmartre & Pigalle). Maison Souquet wins when: Theatrical romantic interiors near the Moulin Rouge and an included daily private spa hour. Keep L'Empire Paris when: L’Empire is the better fit for Louvre-led sightseeing, connecting-room needs and travelers who find dark, intimate rooms unappealing.

Getting around from L'Empire Paris

Travel times from Google's hotel listing; walking unless noted.

• Gare de l'Est: 14 min by taxi.
• Gare d'Austerlitz: 16 min by taxi.
• Gare de Lyon: 17 min by taxi.
• Gare du Nord: 21 min by taxi.
• Paris Orly Airport: 31 min by transit.
• Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport: 41 min by transit.
• Louvre Museum: 4 min.
• Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris: 18 min.
• Musée d'Orsay: 19 min.
• The Centre Pompidou: 15 min.
• Jardin du Luxembourg: 15 min by transit.
• Sainte-Chapelle: 12 min.
• Palais Garnier: 11 min by transit.
• Tuileries Garden: 18 min.
• Eiffel Tower: 26 min by transit.
• Basilique du Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre: 27 min by transit.
• Arc de Triomphe: 15 min by transit.
• Montmartre: 27 min by transit.

What guests say

• Ratings: 4.2/5 (765 reviews).
• Praised: Location (93% positive); Service (88% positive); Cleanliness (83% positive).
• Complaints: Breakfast (18% negative); Cleanliness (17% negative); Service (12% negative). Across 765 ratings, 637 award 4 or 5 stars; service mentions are 88% positive. This supports a strong overall picture, not a measured recent trend.

Good to know

• Check-in and checkout: Check-in is 3:00 PM; checkout is 12:00 PM. Reception operates 24 hours.
• Private spa: Reservation required; access costs extra. Facilities include a jacuzzi, sauna and hammam shower.
• Breakfast: Included only with applicable rates; otherwise charged separately. Buffet service runs 7:00–10:30 AM weekdays and 7:30–11:00 AM weekends.
• Pets: Pets are accepted with an additional charge.
• Room service: Available daily from 12:00 PM to 11:30 PM, rather than around the clock.

Facts checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.

Rooms, amenities and policies

• Rooms: Official sizes start at 20m² for Classics, 25m² for Superiors and 30m² for Deluxes. Classic and Superior rooms face the courtyard; connecting rooms and larger suites broaden the family options.
• Cleanliness: Cleanliness is a strength across sources: Booking.com scores it 9.1/10 and Expedia 9.4/10. The theme sample is 83% positive across 47 mentions.
• Service: Reception and concierge help are the clearest recurring strengths in Tripadvisor and Expedia reviews. The service sample is 88% positive across 130 mentions.
• Amenities: Breakfast buffet, an intimate lounge bar, room service, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. The private spa contains a jacuzzi, sauna and hammam shower; it is not a swimming pool.
• Fees and surprises: Private spa access and pets carry extra charges. Breakfast inclusion depends on the booked rate. Parking is in a nearby public garage rather than an on-site hotel facility.
• Hotel policies: Extra bed: €75 per guest per night; Deposit: €50 per guest per night

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