Radisson Blu Hotel Champs-Élysées
by the TopOfHotel team
The Radisson Blu Champs-Élysées trades the gym and pool for genuine Haussmann charm — parquet floors, real balconies, and a 5-minute walk to the Arc de Triomphe.
The Radisson Blu Champs-Élysées trades the gym and pool for genuine Haussmann charm — parquet floors, real balconies, and a 5-minute walk to the Arc de Triomphe.
In-Depth Review
The Radisson Blu Hotel Champs-Élysées is a small 5-star — just 46 rooms — on the Arc de Triomphe end of the famous avenue. Guests keep coming back to two things in their reviews: the location is excellent, and the rooms are far quieter than you'd expect on the liveliest street in Paris. The overall 8.0/10 on Agoda reflects solid satisfaction for a hotel with a character of its own.
Rooms and decor
The rooms carry real Haussmann charm — parquet floors, high ceilings, and private balconies that on many rooms look straight onto the Champs-Élysées. It's a clear step away from the glass-and-steel feel of a modern 5-star, and for anyone who actually wants old Paris architecture, that's something a new build simply can't fake. Good double glazing makes them remarkably quiet — "silent even right on the Champs-Élysées" shows up across several reviews. That said, some guests found certain rooms dated and ready for a refresh, so it's worth asking for a renovated one when you book.
Food and amenities
There's a breakfast room with a terrace that gets singled out for both its setting and its spread, which runs across French and international options. Wi-Fi is free and fast, the front desk is staffed 24 hours, and paid parking is available. There's no pool and no gym on site, but the team is happy to point you toward nearby facilities. Staff earn real praise for being warm and genuinely useful — at 46 rooms everyone seems to know everyone, and the place feels noticeably more personal than a big chain tower.
Location and getting there
Charles de Gaulle–Étoile Metro (lines 1, 2 and 6) is only 300 m away — a 4-minute walk — and because it's an interchange you can head off in almost any direction. The Arc de Triomphe is a 5-minute walk. This end of the Champs-Élysées is a touch calmer than the Concorde end, but you're still steps from shops, cafés and restaurants, and the streets around the Arc are full of solid brasseries and bistros that aren't tourist traps.
Things to know before booking
Three honest caveats. First, room quality is uneven — some are refreshed, some are dated, so request a renovated room or confirm with the hotel directly. Second, there's no pool, gym or spa, and no restaurant beyond breakfast, so this is a base for getting out and exploring rather than a resort to settle into. Third, parking is paid and pricey for the area; the Metro 4 minutes away is the smarter call. None of these are deal-breakers if you came for the address and the atmosphere.
Our take
The Radisson Blu Champs-Élysées suits travelers who want a 5-star near the Arc de Triomphe at a sane price and prefer old-building Haussmann charm over modern design. If the idea of waking to the sound of Paris through a balcony door and walking five minutes to watch the sunrise from the Arc before the crowds arrive sounds like your kind of morning — this is the hotel for it.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Excellent location — a 5-minute walk to the Arc de Triomphe, with Charles de Gaulle–Étoile Metro just 300 m away and lines 1, 2 and 6 fanning out across the city.
- Rooms keep their original parquet floors and Haussmann-style balconies, so you get a genuine Paris atmosphere rather than the glass-and-steel look of a modern 5-star.
- Despite fronting one of the liveliest avenues in Paris, the double glazing keeps rooms surprisingly quiet — "silent even right on the Champs-Élysées" turns up in review after review.
- The breakfast room and its terrace draw consistent praise for both the relaxed setting and the spread, which mixes French and international options.
- At 46 rooms the place feels personal — staff are warm and genuinely helpful, and the whole hotel runs more like a small independent than a large chain.
- Some guests report that certain rooms feel dated and could use updating, so ask for a recently renovated one when you book.
- There's no pool or gym on site — if a workout or a swim matters to you, this isn't the address for it.
- With only 46 rooms and no spa or restaurant beyond breakfast, this is a stay-and-explore base rather than a hotel you'll linger inside all day.
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Insider Tips
- Request a Champs-Élysées-facing balcony on the third floor or higher — you get the avenue view without the street-level noise, and the glazing means even an open balcony stays bearable. Morning is the time to throw the doors open.
- Walk five minutes to the Arc de Triomphe and climb it at sunset — the rooftop view down all twelve avenues radiating from the Étoile is the single best skyline in the area, and it's right on your doorstep.
- Skip the parking fee and use the Metro: Charles de Gaulle–Étoile (lines 1/2/6) is a 4-minute walk and far cheaper than driving in the 8th. Ask the front desk to confirm parking rates at check-in if you do bring a car.