Amy Adejokun
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A small and cosy elegant hotel not far from the Golden Triangle area, the Burgundy offers luxury service in a warm and refined atmosphere. It is ideal for families but also couples who have come to enjoy a romantic getaway in the French capital. A little nod to fans of cognac, you will be spoilt for choice here. Here's how the owner defines the hotel: "Contemporary luxury in respect of the past." We'll leave you to judge...
Le Burgundy - © Le Burgundy
Le Burgundy - © Le Burgundy
The Burgundy hotel has a fabulous location, just a few steps from the Madeleine Church and a few minutes from the Madeleine metro station. Place Vendôme is not far off either, meaning it is very easy to get around Paris from here, thanks to the metro and the many taxis present in this district. The St Lazare train station is just one metro stop away, or 10-15 minutes on foot.
Before the renovations were done, the hotel had 89 guest rooms, but today, the entirely new Burgundy has only 59 guest rooms and suites. All of the rooms are decorated in the same modern, refined and welcoming style. Just the colours and the tissues vary. Cosy armchairs, modern glass and chrome desks, heavy curtains? the atmosphere here is very peaceful. Those who love books with illustrations and photos will be delighted to know that they will find some in all of the rooms. Some of the rooms (and not just the suites and deluxe rooms) even have a beautiful furnished terrace. The bathroom is equipped with a bathtub and/or shower and follows the sober and sophisticated style of the rest of the establishment. The Wi-Fi is free throughout the entire hotel, including the guest rooms.
The building this hotel occupies dates from the 19th century and has previously served as a guesthouse and another hotel. French investors purchased this, at the time, 3-star hotel in 2008. After two years of renovations, the 5-star Burgundy hotel opened in summer 2010. The name was preserved but no one really knows where it came from (for example, Burgundy in French is Bourgogne). A quick little anecdote regarding the hotel; this is where Baudelaire's parents sold his furniture when he died in 1867. That's why you will find various references to the author of 'The Flowers of Evil' here and there in the hotel, notably in some of the cocktails: Spleen, les Fleurs de Mal, etc., but also in a few works of art exhibited in the establishment, some of which really bring the melancholic poet to mind. It's true that the owners have a very particular fondness for art and therefore throughout the hotel you will discover paintings, sculptures and other works of art.
The small and discreet reception is immediately on your right when you enter. On the other side of the entrance you will find a cosy and friendly-sized bar (Le Baudelaire) where cognac is the star of show and is highlighted in various formats: cocktails, beautiful bottles, etc. It is possible to taste the different cognacs if you like and choose which one from the more than 50 different kinds will be used in your cocktail. Our recommendation, the mojito with cognac is excellent. The hotel even has its own cognac, Le Burgundy.
Skylights and a winter garden lead the way to the restaurant. It holds a grand piano and pastries are served here at tea time.
The modern but cosy decor creates a sort of feeling of tranquillity. Shades of brown, black, beige and grey are very present. This gives it an elegant and luxurious aspect.
A spa in the basement opens onto a beautiful heated swimming pool in which you can swim a few lengths. A hammam, sauna or whirlpool bath will be just the thing you need after a day exploring the City of Light. You may also want to take advantage of the massages and treatments offered. Small but charming, the spa and its swimming pool will delight all those looking to relax in a peaceful setting.
The only restaurant, The Baudelaire, boasts an open-air terrace. It has a brasserie-like corner but also some quieter spots. It is of course possible to eat on the patio depending on the weather. The decoration is chic and sober, with a focus on browns and beiges. The cuisine can be defined as fresh market cuisine using local products (producers from the Ile de France region) and others from all over France. There is a beautiful wine cellar with some exceptional bottles. At midday, you can choose from a set menu or à la carte. A snack menu is available in the winter garden all day long.
It is possible to hire a bicycle if you wish to discover Paris from it's bike paths (you won't be alone!). And for lunch, a picnic basket with champagne will be brought to you in one of the capital's parks. Children will feel welcome with the little details specially thought out for them, like adapted hospitality products. Also, it is possible to borrow video games and DVDs.
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It's always amazing to be at this hotel I always love to be back in le burgundy paris and I tell all my friends and relatives about it
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Me and my wife just loved Le Burgundy! A wonderful hotel in the best possible location in Paris! The Staff was very friendly and helpful. The restaurant was great, though a little expensive. My wife loved the service at the spa!
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It was litlle cold at entrance. i will stay again at summer.
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Perfection. Love the hotel. Service is extraordinary. Redesigned bar fabulous. Rooms wonderful. Thank you for another wonderful stay,
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I love everything about your hotel! The staff, the rooms, the bar and the restaurant are all superb!
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We really enjoyed our stay with you all!The concierge and reception were incredibly helpful leading up to our stay with requests for our family and booking activities. The hotel overall was so beautiful and modern, but charming at the same time. The rooms were so much more spacious than we imagined (for Paris standards!) and our connection rooms with the hallway was really a perfect set up for us. The housekeeping staff (both morning and night) were incredibly thorough and kind, especially to our kids. The only inconvenience with our room was the outlets in the bathrooms were connected to the wall light switches. If you turned off the lights, the outlets no longer worked. We wanted to plug in a monitor and sound machine in there for our baby and that would not allow that. The food was delicious although the room service experience was the worst part about our stay. The first evening they mixed up our order but did not do anything to remedy it and it took incredibly long. Very little apology and just overall confusion. The breakfast one morning was also late and our eggs came undercooked. The ladies delivering the food were not very professional and never had a pen with them to sign the bill. We were very impressed by the restaurant and especially the fact that you all replaced the baby high chair to a safer option. I would suggest having one or two more on hand for restaurant and room availability. The doormen always greeted us with a smile and had our taxis waiting. The pool is such a nice feature for families too! Thank you for a wonderful stay. We can't wait to return in the future - and maybe adults only next time! :)
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Wonderful experience! Little notes: breakfast from room service 7am was not very good, eggs to oily, bacon not cooked, cappuccino was expresso with milk on the side. The previous day the same order was impecable. Pool área was very wet from some other guest used before and made the floor cold and not cared for. The temperature of the water could be higher, specially for cold days to make the experience more inviting. Everything else impecable.
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Our only complaint would be the fitness center it was very sub par especially with only 1 treadmill, we both enjoy going to the gym together, we did choose your hotel because of the fact it had a fitness Centre, so was extremely disappointed in that regard. However our stay was wonderful and we had a lovely time celebrating our wedding anniversary.
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Everything was good thanks very much we had a pleasant stay
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Thank you sooo much for this wonderful service and unforgettable stay!
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