MAISON ALBAR - LE DIAMOND, Paris

Maison Albar - Le Diamond - A Baroque-inspired 5-star hotel with Swarovski details and Murano fixtures near Paris Opera

Located in Paris' 8th arrondissement on rue de la Pépinière, this 5-star Paris hotel occupies a sumptuous Haussmannian mansion between the Opera and department stores. Maison Albar - Le Diamond features rooms with air conditioning, Italian showers, Nespresso machines, and balconies, while suites offer additional amenities including wine and champagne service. The property showcases distinctive design elements including black granite inlaid with Swarovski diamonds, Murano light fixtures, ceiling mirrors, and velvet furnishings. Guest rooms include king-size beds with crystal-studded headboards, flat-screen TVs, and soundproofed walls. The Diamond Bar and restaurant overlooks the hotel's patio, serving organic breakfast and all-day dining. Maison Albar sits 0.5 miles from Haussmann - Saint-Lazare station and 0.3 miles from Saint-Augustin. Major attractions within walking distance include the Basilique du Sacre-Coeur (0.5 miles), Grand Palais (1 mile), and Arc de Triomphe (1 mile).

Pros

Eight restaurants within 0.3 miles radius, including Bistrot Medaillon and L'Oiseau Blanc

Private entrances for suite accommodations

Wheelchair-accessible rooms available upon request

Walking distance to Champs-Elysees (1 mile) and Musee d'Orsay (1 mile)

Cons

12.5 miles distance from Orly Airport

Limited patio views from some guest rooms