Serena Williams speaks out about being denied entry to Paris restaurant with her children

Tennis superstar Serena Williams recently shared her disappointing experience at a Paris restaurant, The Peninsula Hotel, where she and her children were allegedly denied entry. Williams took to social media to express her frustration, stating that she had never been denied access to a restaurant with her kids before. The restaurant quickly responded, explaining that the rooftop bar she wanted to visit was fully booked.

The Peninsula Hotel issued a public apology to Williams, expressing their regret for the misunderstanding. They clarified that the rooftop bar was fully reserved, and the unoccupied tables belonged to their gourmet restaurant, L’Oiseau Blanc. Despite the explanation, Williams’ fans rallied behind her, showing support and condemning the restaurant for their actions.

An employee of L’Oiseau Blanc mentioned that Williams arrived at the restaurant with a stroller and was advised to wait in the bar for a table to become available. The employee claimed that Williams was unrecognizable at the time, and the situation was not personal but based on the restaurant’s reservation policy.

Williams’ fans took to social media to express their disappointment in the restaurant’s treatment of the tennis icon. Many offered words of encouragement to Williams and criticized The Peninsula Hotel for their alleged discrimination. The incident has sparked a conversation about inclusivity and equality in public spaces, with many calling for better treatment of all customers, regardless of their status or background.