About Hôtel Bedford
Less than one kilometre from the Champs-Élysées Garden and the Paris Opera sits Hôtel Bedford. Operated by the same family for over a century, the hotel is conveniently,yet quietly situated.
Accommodation is in 131 soundproofed rooms and a number of well-equipped apartments. Some rooms are designed for family and small group occupancy. Each is air conditioned and includes a satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, and a minibar. The private bathrooms include a hairdryer.
Parking is available, as are a tour desk and currency exchange services. Front desk services can be accessed at all times. There are seven rooms for meetings and events and the Hôtel Bedford is pet friendly.
Breakfast is served daily. French cuisine is the highlight of weekday lunch menus in Restaurant le Victoria. Bar Le Relais is also open daily for lunch and dinner.
La Madeleine Catholic church, which hosts concerts, is approximately 200 metres away and it is less than one kilometre to the famous shops at Galeries Lafayette.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Ideal location for sightseeing.
A host of Parisian landmarks can be found within a ten-minute walk of the Bedford Hotel, including L'église de la Madeleine, Place de la Concorde, élysée Palace and the Champs-élysées. Past guests report that nearby metro stations offer further convenience when it comes to exploring the rest of the city.
positive:
Historic hotel impressive to look at.
Past guests have been impressed by the exterior and interior of the hotel, describing it as beautiful and exquisite. The hotel, which has been owned by the same family for more than a century, features period décor in a grandiose style. However, reports suggest the hotel's communal areas are in better condition than its accommodations.
positive:
Attentive staff offers first class service.
According to reports, the hotel is manned by an attentive team that delivers a first class service. In particular, guests respond positively to the reception staff and concierge team, both of which are said to offer first class customer service.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Some accommodation updates required.
While the Bedford Hotel has been described as a beautiful hotel, some guests report that accommodations are starting to lose their lustre. Reports suggest that in some rooms décor is beginning to fade, while dirty carpets and scuffed furnishings have been reported.
negative:
No tea, coffee in room.
A number of guests express disappointment that guestrooms are not equipped with tea or coffee-making facilities. To make things worse, those guests in search of refreshment are often put off by expensive minibar prices.
negative:
Slow internet proves frustrating.
The hotel's free Wi-Fi service comes under fire from some guests. According to reports, the internet connection is slow and unreliable. Those travellers that need to stay connected may want to keep this in mind.