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Serena Williams Criticizes The Peninsula Paris Hotel Over Denied Access During 2024 Olympics

Aug 6, 2024, 02:00 PM

Tennis star Serena Williams has publicly criticized The Peninsula Hotel, a luxury establishment in Paris, after she and her family were denied access to its rooftop restaurant during the 2024 Olympics. Williams expressed her frustration on social media, noting that she had never been denied entry with her children before, especially in what she described as an empty restaurant. The hotel responded by stating that the restaurant was fully booked at the time and issued an apology to Williams. A staff member mentioned that Williams was not recognized upon arrival, which contributed to the misunderstanding.