Serena Williams Says She and Her Kids Were Denied Entry to Paris Restaurant: ‘Oh My… It’s Always Something New’

Serena Williams has spoken out about her experience at a Parisian restaurant where she claims she and her children weren’t allowed to enter.

The tennis legend revealed Monday that The Peninsula Hotel refused to accommodate her and her daughters, Alexis Olympia Jr. and Adira River, whom she shares with husband Alexis Ohanian. Williams took social media to draw the eye of the authorities, who quickly responded to the four-time Olympic gold medalist.

“Oh my @PeninsulaParis I’ve been denied access to the roof terrace to eat at an empty restaurant in better places but never with my kids,” Williams wrote on X (Twitter). “Always a first. #Olympic2024.”

Shortly afterward, the restaurant responded to Williams’ tweet, explaining that the rooftop bar she wanted to sit at, L’Oiseau Blanc, was fully booked.

“Dear Mrs. Williams, Please accept our sincerest apologies for the disappointment you experienced this evening. Unfortunately, our rooftop bar was fully booked and the only tables you saw were in our gourmet restaurant, L’Oiseau Blanc, which was fully booked,” the corporate said. he said in response on Monday.

“We have always been honored to host you and will always welcome you back. The Peninsula Paris,” the restaurant added in second post.

– said certainly one of L’Oiseau Blanc’s employees, Maxime Mannevy Diversity that Williams looked “unrecognizable” as she tried to get a table after arriving on the venue with a stroller.

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“When she came in, there were only two tables available, which had been reserved by hotel guests,” said Mannevy, who added that she was not working when Williams arrived. “My colleague didn’t recognize her and felt terrible, but he told her what he would tell any other customer, which was to wait downstairs at the bar until a table became available. It was absolutely nothing personal.”

Williams fans expressed their support for the previous tennis player on social media.

“Serena, I saw their apology, and considering you can buy the whole place if you want, I’m sorry this happened, and honestly, you’re not missing out!” – one fan wrote on X“I hope you found a more hospitable and tastier restaurant.”

“I am so sorry this happened to you in front of your children,” wrote one other user X he commented“This is so disgraceful. DO MORE @peninsulaparis! We don’t live in the old days anymore!! Shame on you!! Shame on your prejudices!!”