A prominent Parisian establishment responded to Serena Williams after she claimed that she was denied access to their restaurant’s rooftop.
Williams was in the city for the Olympics, which started on July 26.
Since then, she has been spotted participating in various events, such as swimming and gymnastics.
The tennis star took to her social media platform to voice her frustration at how she was treated by the Peninsula Paris.
In her post, Williams noted that she was not allowed to use the restaurant’s rooftop because it was empty.
The five-star hotel responded to Williams on its social media page.
It stated that it was fully booked and that it would always welcome the tennis icon.
A staff member of the Peninsula’s restaurant told Variety that the staff didn’t recognize Williams and that the individual who turned her away felt terrible.
According to the staff member, two tables were available for Williams when she entered the restaurant.
However, she was told that the tables were already reserved for other customers.
The staff member said that Williams was told to wait in the bar to get a table.
The exchange on her social media platform caused a stir.
Some people criticized Williams for being rude, while others called her out on her actions
. One user wrote that it was “disgusting” and suggested that she make a reservation.
