61 Quai De Grenelle, 75015 Paris

Novotel Paris Centre Tour Eiffel

Name: Novotel Paris Centre Tour Eiffel
Address: 61 Quai De Grenelle, Paris, 75015, FR
Rating: 3.8

Hotel-restaurant 4-star with pool and spa in Paris

Presentation

Novotel Paris Centre Tour Eiffel rises facing the Seine, in the 15th arrondissement, on the edge of the Beaugrenelle district. Its rounded silhouette can be seen from afar, a building all in curves that stands out from the Haussmann buildings in the center. Thirty-one floors. Seven hundred and sixty-four rooms. The numbers are dizzying, but once inside, the scale of the place is quickly absorbed: the lobby is vast, bright, and oriented toward the river.

From the entrance, daylight passes through the reception thanks to the large picture windows overlooking the quays. You can feel that you are close to the water. The Eiffel Tower is only a ten-minute walk away, the Champ-de-Mars a little farther on, and the Mirabeau Bridge just below. The Beaugrenelle shopping center, with its shops and restaurants, is almost next door to the hotel entrance.

As you go up the floors, the contemporary style takes over: pastel tones, clean lines, sofa beds in the family rooms. Some rooms have recently been renovated and feature fresh bedding; others, older ones, would benefit from a refresh in the decor, a detail several travelers have noted without affecting the overall comfort of the stay. Past the twentieth floor, the windows open onto a panorama that changes everything. Paris stretches out, the Seine winds through it, and on some evenings, the view alone is enough to justify the room.

On the ground floor, the Novotel Café serves simple bistro cuisine, daily specials, and seasonal products. Breakfast, often praised for its generous buffet and still-warm croissants, can be enjoyed in the dining room, taken away, or served in the room. In the evening, head to Benkay, the hotel’s Japanese restaurant, where Teppan-Yaki and sushi can be enjoyed facing the Seine.

The fitness center and the pool share the same floor, with a retractable roof, a view of the quays, and access by one-hour reservation. Only snug swimwear is allowed by the pool; Bermuda shorts are prohibited. In summer, the gym sometimes lacks freshness, and the air conditioning struggles to keep up during hot spells.

The concierge staff is often mentioned in guest reviews for their helpfulness, while some note a more uneven welcome at reception depending on the time of day. For business meals or seminars, thirty meeting rooms and an amphitheater with six hundred seats complete the complex, along with large modular spaces.

Early in the morning, the best option is to walk along the quays to Bir-Hakeim Bridge before breakfast; the light on the Seine at that hour is well worth the detour.

Summary of a few positive reviews read on the Web

Three metro stations within less than a ten-minute walk, plus a Vélib station right in front of the hotel. Convenient for getting around without taking a taxi.
Room on the 25th floor, view of the Seine. Not huge but comfortable, and the sunset over the river changes everything in the evening.
A booking issue solved in a few minutes by the concierge, a certain Guy. Still the best memory of the stay.
Generous breakfast buffet, warm croissants and decent coffee. Enough to last until lunch without going back to the room.
Pool on the eighth floor with a retractable roof, direct view of the quays. One-hour slot to book but the wait is worth it.
Clean room on arrival, recent bedding, no hallway noise despite the size of the hotel.