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I Staff Entered My Room While I Was Naked — Hotel Called It an “Inconvenience”stayed at 9Hotel Opéra in Paris and…
I stayed at 9Hotel Opéra in Paris and experienced a violation of personal privacy and safety that no guest should ever endure. On the morning of checkout, despite the “Do Not Disturb” sign being clearly displayed, a hotel staff member knocked on my door asking if I needed cleaning. I informed them — explicitly — that no one was to access my room until I checked out at noon. Less than an hour later (with DND sign still in place), that same employee unlocked and entered my room WITHOUT CONSENT. I was naked, just about to step into the shower. I screamed for them to leave, vulnerable, shocked and outraged. I reported the incident immediately to the front desk and later had a call with the General Manager. During the call, she expressed how fearful and uneasy my experience made her feel as a woman who also travels alone. She thanked me for contacting the hotel directly before posting publicly — saying that having my report allowed her to act on documentation from a guest, rather than reacting to a public relations crisis. She assured me the hotel would terminate the third-party cleaning company and replace them with an all-female internal team. While this is a positive systemic step, it does not address the direct harm I experienced. I requested a full refund of my $1,700 stay — not to be punitive, but because this was a fundamental breach of safety and consent. Instead, I was issued a $400 refund — roughly the cost of one night and breakfast. That kind of refund might be reasonable for a malfunctioning air conditioner or disruptive construction — but not for a violation of personal safety and consent. Despite their verbal assurances, the hotel reframed my experience as an “inconvenience” and went silent after I followed up. I tried to resolve this quietly, respectfully, and directly with the hotel. They had every opportunity to make this right. They chose not to. I am sharing this so future SOLO FEMALE travelers can make a safer choice than 9Hotel Opéra.
Response from hotelcollection.comJul 22, 2025
We’re truly sorry to hear about what you went through, that sounds incredibly upsetting and no guest should ever have to face such a situation. However, we’d like to respectfully clarify that we are a scenting company and are not affiliated with 9Hotel Opéra or any hotel property. It seems this review may have been intended for a different business. We hope your concerns are fully addressed by the appropriate parties, and we’re wishing you safety and peace moving forward. - The Hotel Collection Team


