“The entitlement, abusing her clout”;”Champion of victimhood” – Fans lambast Serena Williams as Paris restaurant refutes her claim of ‘denied access’
Serena Williams recently opened up about her frustrating experience at the Peninsula Paris luxury hotel, revealing that she and her daughters were denied access to the rooftop restaurant despite the empty tables. However, the restaurant’s response, which refuted the American’s claims, has caused Williams to incur the wrath of tennis fans.
The 23-time Grand Slam champion has been in the French capital with her family for the Paris Olympics, taking part in the opening ceremony and enjoying various sporting events at the Games. However, her enjoyment was marred by an unpleasant experience at the luxury Peninsula Paris hotel.Serena Williams took to social media and recounted that she and her daughters, Olympia and Adira River, were “denied access” to the two Michelin-starred rooftop restaurant L’Oiseau Blanc, despite the venue being “empty.” The American expressed her annoyance at being turned away, especially in the company of her daughters.
However, the hotel promptly countered the 42-year-old’s claims, explaining that the rooftop bar was fully booked and the only available tables at the gourmet restaurant were already reserved. Nonetheless, the restaurant extended their “deepest apologies” to the 23-time Grand Slam champion for her poor experience.
“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 restaurant responded”We have always been honored to welcome you and will always be to welcome you again. The Peninsula Paris,” they commented further.
With the new information coming to light, fans lashed out at Serena Williams for portraying herself as the victim in this situation. One fan also contrasted the former World No. 1’s “worst attitude” with her sister Venus Williams, who was described as a “class act.”The entitlement of posting a picture to her massive social media following. Abusing her clout,” one fan posted.
“Oh yes, let me set my rabid fans upon this fine establishment because I couldn’t be bothered to reserve a table in advance. Entitlement at its worst,” another fan wrote.
“Lmao the person didn’t even recognize her. Must not have the clout she thinks she does to just walk up to the front and expect a table to be handed to her. Dragging the restaurant’s name through the mud for no reason,” said another.”.