Tennis Icon Serena Williams
Faces Rejection at Luxury Paris Hotel
It seems like tennis superstar Serena Williams has faced a new challenge – this time, off the court. The athlete has accused a high-end Paris hotel of denying her and her family service, citing a seemingly empty restaurant.
The Peninsula Paris has since responded to the allegations, stating that their rooftop bar was fully booked, and the unoccupied tables Williams saw were actually reserved for their gourmet restaurant, L’Oiseau Blanc.
Dear Mrs. Williams,
Please accept our deepest apologies for the disappointment you encountered tonight.
Unfortunately, our rooftop bar was indeed fully booked and the only unoccupied tables you saw belonged to our gourmet restaurant, L’Oiseau Blanc, which was fully reserved.
— The Peninsula Paris
The hotel’s explanation has sparked a debate, with many of Williams’ fans expressing outrage on her behalf. In a follow-up post, the hotel management extended an olive branch, saying they would be honored to welcome her back in the future.
Notably, the hotel’s response did not include a public apology to Williams and her children, which has raised some eyebrows.
Williams was in Paris to attend the Olympics, where she also participated in the torch ceremony. The incident has left many wondering about the hotel’s priorities and treatment of its guests.