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Axel’s take

Choose it for traditional character and attentive service, preferably in a suite.

Choose it for
Empire-style rooms, family suite configurations and an Arc de Triomphe address.
Skip it if
You want minimalist interiors, a large entry-level room or extensive spa facilities.
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Axel’s rating: 8.5/10 · A traditional five-star hotel beside the Arc de Triomphe

Napoléon is a traditional five-star hotel whose strongest arguments are personal service, Empire-style interiors and an address beside the Arc de Triomphe. Tripadvisor and Booking.com guests praise the staff and spacious suites; Expedia’s overall rating is also strong. We’d choose it for a characterful sightseeing base rather than a hotel built around extensive leisure facilities.

The distinction between rooms and suites matters. Superior rooms measure 17–23 square metres, compact for this class, while junior suites start at 32 square metres. Balconies, terraces and landmark views belong to particular categories, not every booking. The gym, treatments and restaurant-bar cover the essentials, but this is a better fit for travelers spending their days in Paris than those wanting a resort-style luxury stay.

Rooms
Empire-style decoration; Superior rooms are 17–23 square metres, with substantially more space in suites. Outdoor space and landmark views depend on category.
Cleanliness
Strong independent ratings: Booking.com scores cleanliness 8.8/10 and Expedia 9.2/10. The theme evidence is less emphatic, with 24% negative among 43 cleanliness mentions.
Service
Helpful, welcoming staff recur across Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Expedia; 85% of the 173 service mentions are positive.
Amenities
Restaurant-bar and terrace, fitness room, bookable treatments, 24-hour room service and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. Connecting configurations are available on request.
Fees and surprises
Breakfast is extra unless included in the booked package. There is no private hotel parking; public parking is nearby. Wi-Fi is free throughout, not just in the lobby.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

The location

40 Avenue De Friedland, Paris

The entrance faces Avenue de Friedland near the Étoile junction, with the Arc de Triomphe to your right and Champs-Élysées shopping around the corner. The Arc is 4 minutes on foot; access is through the Passage du Souvenir, not across the roundabout. This is a broad avenue setting rather than a tucked-away residential lane.

What guests say

  • 4.5/5

    1,503 reviews on Google

Amenities

Restaurant-bar and terrace, fitness room, bookable treatments, 24-hour room service and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. Connecting configurations are available on request.

  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Table service
  • Buffet dinner

Good to know

Arrival and departure
Check-in from 3:00 PM; check-out by 12:00 PM. Reception operates 24/7.
Wi-Fi
High-speed Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel, including guest rooms.
Parking
No private hotel parking. Public parking is available at Indigo Étoile Friedland, 31 Avenue de Friedland.
Breakfast
Breakfast is an extra unless included in the booked package; buffet and room-service options are offered.
Connecting rooms
Connecting rooms and suites are available on request, subject to availability; they are not automatic with separate room bookings.

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

Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Deposit: €150 per room per stay
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Napoleon Hotel: from $426 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $426 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Napoleon Hotel on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.

Napoleon Hotel is a traditional five-star hotel beside the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France.

Address: 40 Avenue De Friedland, Paris. Property ID: 1042066. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/paris/napoleon-hotel-1042066

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/paris/napoleon-hotel-1042066/2026-11-21/2-adults

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Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$816$1,011 on Expedia$195 less (19%)Nov 3Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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About Napoleon Hotel

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 5-star hotel
  • 40 Avenue De Friedland, Paris
  • City page: Hotels in Paris

Axel's take: 8.5/10

Choose it for traditional character and attentive service, preferably in a suite.

  • Choose it for: Empire-style rooms, family suite configurations and an Arc de Triomphe address.
  • Skip it if: You want minimalist interiors, a large entry-level room or extensive spa facilities.

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

Room types

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

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Superior Double room (full double bed)

Superior Twin room (twin beds)

Connecting room

Executive room

Executive Double room (full double bed)

Executive Twin room (twin beds)

Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

Twin Junior Suite (twin beds)

Avenue Junior Suite

Avenue Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

Avenue Twin Junior Suite (twin beds)

Avenue Eiffel Tower Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

Avenue Eiffel Tower Twin Junior Suite (twin beds)

Avenue Terrace Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

Avenue Terrace Twin Junior Suite (twin beds)

Double Suite (full double bed)

Twin Suite (twin beds)

Avenue Double Suite (full double bed)

Avenue Twin Suite (twin beds)

Avenue Terrace Suite

Josephine Double Suite (full double bed)

Josephine Twin Suite (twin beds)

Imperiale Suite

Yusupov Suite

Location

A western sightseeing base for Champs-Élysées shopping and easy cross-city transport.

  • The block: The entrance faces Avenue de Friedland near the Étoile junction, with the Arc de Triomphe to your right and Champs-Élysées shopping around the corner. The Arc is 4 minutes on foot; access is through the Passage du Souvenir, not across the roundabout. This is a broad avenue setting rather than a tucked-away residential lane.
  • Getting around: Use Charles de Gaulle–Étoile for Métro lines 1, 2 and 6 and RER A. Transit puts Palais Garnier 8 minutes away and the Louvre 12 minutes away. For luggage-heavy airport trips, taxis or the hotel’s private transfers are simpler than navigating connections. Walk locally; use rail for sightseeing across the city.
  • After dark: Nearby restaurants and the Champs-Élysées make evening outings straightforward, but the avenue setting is not secluded. Courtyard-facing categories are the more sensible choice for travelers prioritizing a quieter outlook.

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

The area: Arc de Triomphe & Porte Maillot

Best for conventions and western Paris, rather than wandering the historic core. Around Étoile and Les Ternes, you get formal avenues, neighborhood shopping and a more settled atmosphere than on the Champs-Élysées itself. Porte Maillot is more businesslike, with the Palais des Congrès shaping the visitor experience. Its improved rail connections make this a sensible address for La Défense meetings and events farther west, rather than just a place near the Arc. For ordinary sightseeing, the compromise is repeated journeys into the older central districts and less reason to linger outside after dinner. Choose it when your schedule genuinely favors western Paris. If the convention center is irrelevant and you want small streets and spontaneous evenings, we would stay elsewhere.

  • After dark: Restaurants around Les Ternes provide evening life; Porte Maillot feels more businesslike and subdued once convention activity finishes.
  • Getting around: Étoile has Métro 1/2/6 and RER A; Porte Maillot has Métro 1, RER C/E and T3b; Arc walkable; CDG via B then A, ORY via 14 then 1.

Best areas in Paris for business trips and conventions

  • Opéra & Grands Boulevards: 8.0/10 for business trips and conventions. Strong hotels, useful transport and evening dining make the best general business balance, though boulevard-facing addresses can be loud.
  • Louvre & Les Halles: 7.9/10 for business trips and conventions. Direct CDG and Orly rail plus extensive city connections suit mixed schedules; very weak value is the main compromise.
  • Arc de Triomphe & Porte Maillot (Napoleon Hotel’s area): 7.8/10 for business trips and conventions. Choose it for the Palais des Congrès, La Défense meetings and western connections, rather than for central neighborhood wandering.
  • Gare du Nord & Canal Saint-Martin: 7.7/10 for business trips and conventions. Direct CDG rail and early Eurostar practicality suit rail-led trips; inspect the exact street and route from the station.
  • Montparnasse: 7.7/10 for business trips and conventions. A practical railway district with good value and several métro lines, balanced against less central surroundings.
  • Saint-Germain-des-Prés: 7.5/10 for business trips and conventions.
  • Champs-Élysées & Golden Triangle: 7.0/10 for business trips and conventions.
  • Latin Quarter: 6.9/10 for business trips and conventions.
  • Le Marais: 6.9/10 for business trips and conventions.
  • Bastille & République: 6.7/10 for business trips and conventions.
  • Eiffel Tower & Invalides: 6.5/10 for business trips and conventions.
  • Montmartre & Pigalle: 6.3/10 for business trips and conventions. Where to stay in Paris for business trips and conventions

Hotels around Napoleon Hotel

  • Sofitel Paris Arc de Triomphe (Rue Beaujon, near the Champs-Élysées). Sofitel Arc de Triomphe wins when: A quieter street setting, warm concierge service and connecting options for a family. Keep Napoleon Hotel when: Keep Napoléon for Empire-style character and its broad suite selection; Sofitel’s compact entry rooms do not guarantee more space.
  • Le Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris (Avenue Hoche, toward Parc Monceau). Royal Monceau wins when: Design-led interiors, a substantial spa and a 23-metre pool when hotel downtime is central to the trip. Keep Napoleon Hotel when: Keep Napoléon for traditional decoration and a sightseeing-led stay where extensive wellness facilities would go unused.

Alternatives for the same trip

  • Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel Hotel (Eiffel Tower & Invalides). Pullman Tour Eiffel wins when: An Eiffel Tower-focused trip, particularly with a specifically booked Tower-view balcony category. Keep Napoleon Hotel when: Choose Napoléon for traditional interiors, Champs-Élysées access and a suite-led family stay rather than prioritizing the Tower.
  • Paris Marriott Opera Ambassador (Opéra & Grands Boulevards). Marriott Opera Ambassador wins when: An Opéra and department-store itinerary, full-service chain familiarity or a booking with useful lounge benefits. Keep Napoleon Hotel when: Choose Napoléon for the Arc de Triomphe end of Paris, Empire-style character and its range of suites.

Getting around from Napoleon Hotel

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

  • Gare Saint-Lazare: 13 min by taxi.
  • Gare de l'Est: 22 min by taxi.
  • Gare du Nord: 24 min by taxi.
  • Gare Montparnasse: 24 min by taxi.
  • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport: 31 min by taxi.
  • Paris Orly Airport: 37 min by taxi.
  • Arc de Triomphe: 4 min.
  • Eiffel Tower: 15 min by transit.
  • Musée d'Orsay: 20 min by transit.
  • Louvre Museum: 12 min by transit.
  • Basilique du Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre: 23 min by transit.
  • Palais Garnier: 8 min by transit.
  • Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris: 24 min by transit.
  • Tuileries Garden: 12 min by transit.
  • Montmartre: 23 min by transit.
  • The Centre Pompidou: 20 min by transit.
  • Jardin du Luxembourg: 19 min by transit.
  • Moulin Rouge: 15 min by transit.

What guests say

  • Ratings: 4.5/5 (1,503 reviews).
  • Praised: Atmosphere (97% positive); Location (94% positive); Food and drink (87% positive).
  • Complaints: Room amenities (38% negative); Cleanliness (24% negative); Bar or lounge (20% negative). The aggregate evidence favors atmosphere, location and service: 97%, 94% and 85% positive respectively. Room amenities are weaker at 62% positive across 40 mentions; no newest-review sample was supplied.

Good to know

  • Arrival and departure: Check-in from 3:00 PM; check-out by 12:00 PM. Reception operates 24/7.
  • Wi-Fi: High-speed Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel, including guest rooms.
  • Parking: No private hotel parking. Public parking is available at Indigo Étoile Friedland, 31 Avenue de Friedland.
  • Breakfast: Breakfast is an extra unless included in the booked package; buffet and room-service options are offered.
  • Connecting rooms: Connecting rooms and suites are available on request, subject to availability; they are not automatic with separate room bookings.

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

Rooms, amenities and policies

  • Rooms: Empire-style decoration; Superior rooms are 17–23 square metres, with substantially more space in suites. Outdoor space and landmark views depend on category.
  • Cleanliness: Strong independent ratings: Booking.com scores cleanliness 8.8/10 and Expedia 9.2/10. The theme evidence is less emphatic, with 24% negative among 43 cleanliness mentions.
  • Service: Helpful, welcoming staff recur across Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Expedia; 85% of the 173 service mentions are positive.
  • Amenities: Restaurant-bar and terrace, fitness room, bookable treatments, 24-hour room service and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. Connecting configurations are available on request.
  • Fees and surprises: Breakfast is extra unless included in the booked package. There is no private hotel parking; public parking is nearby. Wi-Fi is free throughout, not just in the lobby.
  • Hotel policies: Deposit: €150 per room per stay

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