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Fully-equipped Eco-friendly Studios and Apartments
Aparthotel Adagio La Défense Esplanade offers a variety of eco-friendly studios and apartments, each fully-equipped with a kitchen and dining area. Enjoy the convenience of a stove, microwave, refrigerator, and dishwasher in your accommodation, along with air conditioning and international TV channels.
Quality Services and Amenities
Experience top-notch services including laundry, dry cleaning, and daily breakfast. Additionally, free baby kits are provided for families traveling with little ones.
Convenient Location
Situated in the vibrant La Défense district, the hotel is a short metro ride away from the iconic Champs Elysées. With a large shopping center nearby and U Arena just a 10-minute drive away, guests can easily explore the bustling city of Paris.
Book your stay at Aparthotel Adagio La Défense Esplanade for a comfortable and convenient experience.
Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
27 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Room details
32 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
Sofa bed (Variable Size), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
54 sqm
In-room amenities
2 Double Beds
344 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and climate-controlled air conditioning
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, energy-saving switches, and LED light bulbs
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
32 m2
In-room amenities
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
312 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and climate-controlled air conditioning
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, energy-saving switches, and LED light bulbs
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide), Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
Room details
29 m2
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 6 guests
6 adults · 4 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Room details
80 sqm
In-room amenities
1 Double Bed
312 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and climate-controlled air conditioning
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, energy-saving switches, and LED light bulbs
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
29 m2
In-room amenities
1 Double Bed
140 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator (on request)
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; free cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and climate-controlled air conditioning
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, energy-saving switches, and LED light bulbs
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
13 m2
In-room amenities
2 Double Beds
538 sq feet
Layout - Bedroom and dining area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, cookware/dishware, and espresso maker
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Safe, double sofa bed, and iron/ironing board; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and climate-controlled air conditioning
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, energy-saving switches, and LED light bulbs
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
50 m2
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
Sofa bed (Variable Size), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
40 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
13 m2
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Room details
28 sqm
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
L’acceuil
RAS
L’emplacement et le calme la nuit
La difficulté pour y arriver, dur à trouver. Le ménage pas terrible, on a trouvé un chargeur et un bonnet de nuit sous le canapé
Horrible location. There is no road to the hotel. Seriously...it's hard to believe that I should have checked for that....but you cannot take a cab or bus from anywhere nearby. You must walk 15/20 mins to take a cab because they refuse to come to this convoluted area. It's completely empty after 5pm. Very hard experience for us. We had to wait 30 mins each time for a bolt or Uber because they would keep canceling once understanding that the hotel is unreachable. The roads you see on Google maps are underground tunnels without any way to walk through them to get out to a normal road. Even locals cannot find the hotel. The only plus is that if you work in pataeux and don't need to leave the immediate area, the hotel was inexpensive for it.
Location is horrible. And all my travels. I never knew that. I should have checked whether the hotel is connected by any Road. I assumed that all buildings must be near a road, but you live and you learn!
Personale disponibile
Scarsa pulizia, abbiamo trovato la stanza sporca e mancavano i detergenti per la pulizia dispenser quasi vuoti
L'emplacement pas loin de la linge de métro, a proximité des 4 temps
Les travaux autour, mais pas de la faute de l'hôtel
Quartiere tranquillo e moderno pieno di grattacieli e giardini, esperienza fuori dal comune. Metro a due passi , centro commerciale, ristoranti . Location molto strategica!
No cleaning, no change of towels, there is roadwork every taxi got lost because of its bad location, there are works outside and every day we were woken up at 7am from construction work, AC was not working
Gente muy cordial buena Ubicacion y precio Justo
La Ubicacion y el personal
the entrance was not very clean due to the constructions Sometimes the upper entrance from the 0 level to lead to the shopping center was closed so if carrying multiple staff you should go downstairs The furniture was not very clean in the room a bit old
On the plus side, if you're exploring Paris by public transport, the Metro station is very close and conveniently located and the area felt safe throughout our stay. Overall, an alright stay thanks to the convenient location. It's a budget hotel, so the rooms are decent rather than luxurious — our room was a good size, though the interior could use some updating. Do note there's construction and road works happening throughout the surrounding area.
The property was hard to find. The postcode provided didn't lead accurately to the address on satnav, and nearby road works made navigating to the location even more difficult. It would help future guests if the hotel provided clearer directions or a more precise address/landmark to search for.
在la defense 商業區,交通進出及購物方便,有地鐵跟RER可以搭
住宿時才告知要收city tax ,ㄧ個人1晚7歐,然後我們住3晚,所以先付款給櫃員,退房時不同櫃員,說是我們還沒付city tax,所以只好拿出銀行信用卡帳單画面給他看,他去請示女經理,女經理跟他在房間討論老半天,我看也沒在查電腦記錄。 他們也不會去問入住時的櫃員,延誤check out 時間約10分鍾,我只好跟他們說,我已經付完款了,我必需去趕搭車,他們要查,自己慢慢查。
A hely, közel a metró és minden.
La ubicación, lo amplio y fácil de acceder.
La limpieza no es buena, la ventilación de AC con polvo, camas duras y viejas.
Everything was good except one thing Very difficult for uber or taxi to find the location
Near to the mall
Posizione e colazione
Camera superior davvero comoda per 2 adulti e due ragazzi, provvista di tutto ciò che occorre per un soggiorno di una settimana. Posizione eccellente. Rapporto qualità prezzo accettabile se paragonato ai prezzi delle strutture di Parigi centro.
Rien
Attendre plus de 30 min pour notre check in et pour nous remettre les clés, et jusqu'à aujourd'hui impossible de m'envoyer ma facture. L'emplacement pas top, car oui proche de la défense mais l'accès à l'hôtel n'est pas facile du tout, Des travaux à 7h du Matin avec une perceuse, L'accueil à l'entrée très bof, Le lieu est très compliqué à trouver avec les travaux, Pas de gobelets sur la fontaine à l'entrée, donc le service très moyenne L'une de mes serviettes était taché
J'ai procédé à une réclamation auprès de booking et directement aupres de l'hôtel et je n'ai eu aucun retour ! Je trouve cela peu professionnel et assez décevant. Au pied e l'hôtel il y avait un très gros chantier de travaux publics et aucune information n'a été donnée à ce sujet au moment de la réservation qui était ni remboursable ni modifiable. Impossible de dormir après 8h et impossible d'ouvrir les fenêtres compte tenu du bruit et de la poussière.
La posizione è ottima perché ha la fermata della metro M1 a due passi. La camera non era male e i letti erano comodi. L'abbiamo usata solo come appoggio per lavarci e dormire come ovvio che sia a Parigi. La zona è tranquilla.
Non è facilissimo arrivarci in macchina perché ci sono dei passaggi sotterranei dove il navigatore si perde. L'hotel non ha un parcheggio suo, ma ce n'è uno proprio sotterraneo che sbuca ai piedi dell'hotel (anche se molto caro!)
Rooms are small in size but comfortable. Kitchen is Good with required utensils. Location near to metro station which is added advantage for mobility. Wi-Fi is slow.
Cleaning frequency was not good (once in 8 night stay). Difficult to get taxi as drivers get lost while coming in the underground road. Difficult to get grocery near by.
جيد
مكان الفندق
L'accueil, la chambre et ses équipements, le personnel disponible et souriant ainsi que le petit déjeuner de qualité
Zona
Posizione rispetto alla metro. Pulizia. Quartiere e silenziosità
Nulla
The size of the apartment
The location. Far from uber pick up point Located at a construction site which disturbs from early day to the early eveming.
Aria condizionata Lavastoviglie Metropolitana a 2 minuti Parcheggio (non della struttura, a pagamento) a 2 minuti WC separato dal resto del bagno
Fornello a induzione: solo due piastre, molto ravvicinate. Le serigrafie sul fornello erano completamene cancellate, abbiamo dovuto "tirare a indovinare". Mancava almeno un pentolino per poter utilizzare contemporaneamente entrambe le piastre.
appartement spacieux,
les travaux autour de l'immeuble, difficile d'accès par voiture,le tapis a besoin de renouvellement, difficulté à ouvrir les fenêtres
Localização
Higiene, um dos quartos não foi higienizado devidamente
Aparthotel Adagio è una soluzione ideale per famiglie con un ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo.Ti offre la comodità dell' hotel ma con la disponibilità di una piccola cucina all' interno della camera, che ti dà la possibilità di organizzare i pasti in camera, quando ad esempio i bambini sono stanchi dopo una giornata in giro e preferiscono rimanere in camera per cena, o per fare una pausa tra mattina e pomeriggio facendo una pausa pranzo in camera. La struttura è a pochi metri dalla fermata della metro della linea1, che collega i principali siti di interesse della città e in un quartiere di grattacieli dalle strutture architettoniche particolari. Il personale della struttura è molto gentile, sia alla reception che gli addetti alla colazione. La colazione è variegata e abbondante. L' attenzione al rispetto dell' ambiente è un valore aggiunto. Se dovessi tornare a Parigi sceglierei ancora questa struttura e non esiterò a suggerirla a chi mi chiederà un consiglio.
Bon emplacement, mais avec les travaux dans le secteur, difficile d’accès par taxi.
Odeur forte de canalisation dans la douche
L'hotel est bien placé par rapport au métro et le centre commercial westfield 4 temps
Actuellement, il y a beaucoup de travaux à proximité qui dérangent notre quiétude.
Un rotolo di carta igienica per 4 persone per 3 gg ( ce la siamo comprata) neanche una bustina di the o caffe
The location is amazing, 2 min to the metro station and located in the business neighbourhood, which was so safe and wonderful, super close to the centre, only few metro stations away. Spacious apartments, great for travelling with kids and all you need in the kitchen. Love it all!
Nothing, all was great!
Emplacement, équipement, confort
Machine à café du hall, très peu disponible (souvent hors service) utilisée une fois en 10 jours. BRUITS DE TRAVAUX DURANT TOUT LE SÉJOUR
La chambre et la proximité avec le centre commercial
Le service de nettoyage je pense qu'il doit passer aumoins tout les 2 jours
Bien situé, bon rapport qualité prix, accès facile au métro
La salle de petit déjeuner est minuscule La douche est glissante Serviette de toilette petite
Très proche du métro. Appartement spacieux. Aucun bruit. Accueil sympathique.
Rien
Просторен апартемент в близос до транспортен възвел с метро и влакове за основните дестинации.
Навсякъде около сградата кипеше строително ремонтни дейности
Место и близость транспорта
Рядом идет стройка
We rented two apartments that slept 6 each. Two bathrooms, Kitchen, living room, two bedrooms and pull out sleeper sofa. Breakfast was home cooked and delicious with French breads, cheeses, meats, fruits, vegetable, eggs, sausages, juices, cereals, tarts, yogurts. Truly a wonderful breakfast experience. The hotel is just steps away from the A train Metro. We were able to get to everything in Paris with the Metro. I would stay here again in a heartbeat! A shopping mall just nearby and plenty of restaurants.
Everything was marvelous and convenient!
It’s attached to the gallery and you can access the gallery only on weekdays it will be close on weekends
Stressful to locate on arrival , Your ride will drop You on the road side to work with your luggage because the hotel address is always wrong
On a bien aimé le fait que les lits soient tous individuels, c'était agréable. La chambre était propre, bien aménagée. La petite cuisine ouverte est super sympa et tout y est fonctionnelle. Les luminaires fonctionnaient tous très bien, il y avait meme une planche à repasser et un fer à repasser et cet équipement tombait à pic pour notre petit séjour. Nous avions aussi une petite vue sur la tour Eiffel et ça c'est toujours un plus non négligeable. Très bien desservie par le métro, il faut comprendre le trajet à faire au travers de ces grands buildings de la Défense mais une fois compris, la distance est rapide et simple : l'arrêt est à seulement 5 minutes de l'hôtel.
Les fenêtres s'ouvrent mais ne se tiennent pas ouvertes, elles se referment donc c'est compliqué lorsqu'on veut aérer la chambre le matin. Il y a également un manque de couvert dans la chambre, surtout lorsqu'on est 4 avec une seule fourchette c'est assez compliquée. Pour finir, la clim fonctionne bien mais impossible à régler correctement et ça c'est vraiment dommage avec les chaleurs étouffantes en ce moment ça aurait vraiment été mieux si on n'avait pas eu à se casser la tête pour comprendre comment faire.
A La Defense városrész kiváló kiindulópont Párizs felfedezéséhez, metróval gyorsan, könnyen megközelíthető. A szállás közvetlenül a megállónál van. Csendes, rendezett környék. Tágas családi apartmant kaptunk, két szobával, felszerelt konyhával. Tisztaság és légkondicionálás megfelelő. A személyzet kedves, segítőkész. Könnyű check in és out, poggyászmegőrzéssel. A reggeli választék egészen jó.
A svédasztal újratöltésére nem fordítottak elég gondot.
Chambre confortable, climatisée ce qui n'est pas un mal en situation de canicule, et surtout bien placée pour ce qui concerne le secteur de la défense. Enfin, accès aisé en transport en commun.
Si la chambre est confortable, l'ensemble est un peu vétuste, manque d'équipements, d'une propreté relative (toiles d'araignées, poussière) et surtout bruyante du fait des nombreux travaux dans le périmètre. Enfin concernant l'aces hors transport en commun, secteur pas toujours idéal du fait toujours des nombreux travaux du secteur de la défense.
L'emplacement, le personnel sympatique
Trouver une souris vivant dans la poubelle du salon de notre appart hotel
Las habitaciones son amplias y bien equipadas. Ademas d tener aire acondicionado Excelente relacion precio calidad
Es de dificil acceso o salida si esta cerrada la puerta dd la galeria de al lado.
Proximité du métro. Personnel très correct.
J'ai pris un appartement qui est normalement de 80 m2 mais je ne pense pas qu'il les fasse réellement. Coin cuisine exigu. J'ai étais dans des apparthotels plus intéressants pour le même tarif.
Nous sommes venus pour la deuxième fois Emplacement de l'hôtel très bien L'accueil,la propreté....
Porte de l'armoire qui ne fonctionner pas Eau chaude la douche qui avait du mal a arriver Mauvaises odeur dans la salle de bain Pas de bouilloire
Very clean with good facilities.
Difficult to get an uber or taxi due to location but they can meet you at the metro
Proposition de serviettes de plage et parasols Petit dej suffisant Le fait de déposer les clés à l’accueil Le fait qu’ils commandent des taxis pour nous
Rien
Top👍
Location was great, right next to metro
Lokalizacja i rozmiar apartamentu
Wnętrze w rzeczywistości nie wygląda tak ładnie jak na fotografiach.
I was looking for a room near my workplace. Location was Perfect. Personel as well.
Surroundigs are quite a maze...
Location
Facilities, amenities
Literally NOTHING
If I could give this place zero stars, I would. The level of incompetence, lack of organization, and complete disregard for guests' time is staggering. My nightmare started the moment I arrived. The lobby was packed with frustrated people because the hotel's room card system was down. After waiting in line for a solid hour, I was about to leave and come back later. The receptionist stopped me, promising it was finally fixed and would only take a moment. I did the paperwork, took the keys, and guess what? They didn't work. Because I had an urgent appointment and they had already wasted an hour of my life, I had to leave my luggage in the lobby. I explicitly told the receptionist that I was leaving for my appointment and expected my working cards to be ready when I returned. When I got back late that night, thinking the ordeal was over, I was met with another "surprise." Nothing was ready. I was forced to wait another half an hour just to get checked in. And when they finally gave me a room? They put me in a cheap studio, despite the fact that I had paid for a premium one-bedroom apartment. I complained, and after wasting another thirty minutes of my night fighting for what I actually paid for, they finally moved me to the correct room. To top it all off, I came back on the second day to find that absolutely nothing had been touched. No housekeeping, no service, no fresh towels—nothing. It’s like they just completely gave up on running a hotel. Do not stay here. It is an absolute joke of an establishment, the staff is completely clueless, and they will ruin your trip without a single shred of apology.
Accueil et service
Pas très accessible en voiture
Outdated and in serious need of renovation
Outdated and in serious need of renovation
Great location and good space
Breakfast options are too little
Le personnel et surtout la femme de chambre sont sympatiques et se rendent disponible pour régler le problème lié à des punaise de lit dans notre chambre.
Présence de punaises de lit dans notre chambre. La journée m^me, une personne est venu asperger la chambre de produit chimique sans déplacer nos effets. Nous avons dû les récupérer et laver le tout. L'hotel a remboursé les frais de nettoyage de nos vêtements. On nous a assigné une autre chambre qui avait également des punaises.
Camerele sunt mari si spatioase
Nu are nici o legatura cu un hotel de 4 stele cum au pretentia. Totul este vechi, carpit si ponosit, ba chiar im unele Locuri sunt strucate si nereparTe diverse lucruri in camera. La capitolul curatenie lasa tare de dorit. Este furat doar pe unde vede. Politica cu curatenia si prosoapele, cre se schimaba daca stai doar mai muly de 8 zile este o absurditate la un hotel de 4 stele cum au ei pretentia ca sunt sau este afisat pe booking
Tout
السعر كان جيد والمساحة
تعامل مدير المطعم حيث يغلق آلة القهوة المجانية اغلب اليوم لكي تدفع رسوم قهوة في المطعم الصباح
Localisation, gentillesse du personnel, rapidité du check-in, équipements à disposition, isolation parfaite
Quelques défauts de propreté, peu pour que ce soit réellement dérangeant
Bel appart spacieux et bien équipé
Ascenseurs congestionnés : beaucoup d'étages, que 2 ascenseurs, pour sortir il faut aller au -2, avec arrêt obligatoire au 0 (réception) en montée comme en descente. Parkings de la Défense sont vides car c'était le WE, tout en étant hors de prix: plus 30€ la nuit !
Vieux et sale
Location and stuff are very friendly
Room for 3 persons are very small and facilities are old.
Good base to get around the city the metro is easily accessible. The apartment was spacious and clean and the staff were very helpful
Tout a été parfait dans le séjour. La proximité avec la ligne de métro. La superficie des chambres familiales étaient très bien.
Rien a reprocher, tout à été très bien.
The hotel is conveniently located to take the Metro to Paris and the train to Versailles.
The hotel is very hard to find. La Defense is not a very attractive area. The staff did not appear very professional.
Locatia
Curățenia
A metró állomások és a bevásárlóközpont közelsége.
A szoba és maga az egész szálloda picit lelakott állapotban van, Több kiégett villanykörtével, lógó szekrényajtókkal és nyikorgó kanapé ággyal.
Lit confortable , proximité du métro , petite cuisine , lieu calme
Clean and comfirtable. Lication is great.
Signage. Was nit clear to get to the hotel.
L'emplacement
La propreté Le personnel
Location
Confusion surround room at check in and what's been paid and what hasn't due to staff shift change. 1 shower head was broken but it's fine. Other shower head still worked
L'emplacement le confort des lits
Pas de plateau de bienvenue, un accueil qui questionne (on nous a donné une chambre qui n'était pas libre au début. La personne de l'accueil ́e connaissait a priori pas les lieux, la carte magnétique n'était pas disponible à l'arrivée et on nous a fait payer une taxe de sejour de plus de 60 euros au lieu de 43 euros !)
La literie était bien.
Panne d’internet pendant 2 jours. Les murs et le plafond présentent des traces d’humidité, peinture boursouflée et craquelés.
Moyen
Pas de transport
la situation est bonne pour entrer dans Paris avec la ligne de métro à 5mns à pied
Il manquait du matériel de cuisine ( casserole). 1 verre pour 2, 2 petites assiettes, pas d'éponge, machine à café sans dosette, et pas de proposition de rectifier l'équipement pendant les 3 jours !!!!
Het ontbijt was beperkt
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Cleanliness
6.13/10Significant concerns about cleanliness and odors in the corridors.
Service
8.1/10Generally positive comments about the staff's helpfulness and friendliness.
Location
8.64/10Good location near metro and attractions.
Room Quality
7.09/10Mixed sentiments; some issues with temperature and noise.
Amenities
6.62/10Some amenities were lacking, such as basic kitchen supplies.
Value for Money
6.58/10Concerns over pricing relative to quality.
Food and Beverage
6.63/10Breakfast quality did not meet expectations.
Overall Experience
8.6/10Overall pleasant stay, with some notable drawbacks.