Serena Williams recently expressed her frustration with The Peninsula Hotel in Paris after being denied access to the rooftop restaurant despite it being empty. The 42-year-old tennis legend took to social media to share her disappointment, specifically calling out the hotel for not allowing her and her family to dine at the restaurant. “Yikes,” Williams wrote. “@peninsulaparis I’ve been denied access to rooftop to eat in an empty restaurant of nicer places but never with my kids. Always a first.”
Williams’ post included a photo of the hotel’s sign to ensure there was no confusion about the establishment in question. Fans quickly rallied behind her, criticizing the hotel for rejecting the 23-time Grand Slam winner. One fan commented, “Who doesn’t make room for a queen?” highlighting the general sentiment of disbelief and support for Williams.
Despite the incident, Williams has been enjoying her time at the Paris Games, participating in the Olympic torch-lighting handoff alongside Rafael Nadal, Carl Lewis, and Nadia Comaneci. She was also spotted at the Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz match, showcasing her continued involvement and enthusiasm for the sport even after retiring from tennis in 2022.
TMZ reached out to The Peninsula Paris for a comment regarding the incident, but as of now, there has been no response from the hotel. The situation has sparked considerable discussion online, with many supporting Williams and criticizing the hotel’s handling of the situation.
