Villa M

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Villa M is a contemporary 4-star hotel and wellness-focused hospitality complex in Paris, offering accommodation, dining, events, and health-oriented services.

Paris, France
Owned by Paris Society (Noctis Event group)

About Villa M

Villa M is a design-led, multifunctional 4-star hotel in the Montparnasse area of Paris, conceived by Triptyque Architecture with interiors by Philippe Starck. It combines 73 guest rooms and suites with rooftop and terrace spaces, restaurants, bars, meeting facilities, and a strong emphasis on health, well-being, and urban nature, including a façade covered in vegetation. The property is positioned as a hybrid place of life that brings together hospitality, dining, culture, and health-related activities in the 15th arrondissement of Paris.

A card charge from “APQ Villa M” is very likely related to a hotel stay, restaurant or bar spend, event, or other on-site services at Villa M Paris. This could include room charges, incidentals (such as minibar, spa or wellness services, and parking), restaurant or rooftop bar bills, or venue hire for meetings and events. Depending on how the booking was made, the descriptor may appear with an additional booking or channel prefix (like “APQ”) followed by “Villa M,” and you may see preauthorizations that differ slightly from the final posted amount.

If you have questions about this charge, first check any confirmation emails from your hotel booking (direct or via an online travel agency) and compare dates and amounts with your stay or restaurant visit at Villa M. Receipts can usually be retrieved by contacting the hotel directly via the contact details on hotelvillam-paris15.com or villa-m.fr. For disputed or unrecognized charges, you can request a detailed folio from the hotel, verify all line items, and then, if necessary, raise a dispute with your card issuer, providing your booking confirmation and correspondence with Villa M as supporting documentation.

Bank Statement Variations

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These are the raw merchant codes that appear on bank and credit card statements that we've identified as belonging to Villa M.

  1. APQ Villa M

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I see a charge from APQ Villa M on my card statement?

This descriptor typically indicates a transaction processed by or on behalf of Villa M, a 4-star hotel and hospitality complex in Paris. The charge may relate to a room stay, restaurant or bar bill, rooftop bar visit, wellness or fitness services, or meeting and event services booked at the property, sometimes routed through a booking or payment platform that adds the “APQ” prefix.

Could this Villa M charge be a hotel preauthorization rather than a final payment?

Yes. Like many hotels, Villa M may place a temporary preauthorization hold at check-in to cover the room, taxes, and incidentals. This hold can appear as a pending charge on your card and may be higher than the final bill. Once your stay is completed and the final amount is settled, the original hold is released by your bank, which can take a few business days depending on your issuer.

How can I confirm what services were included in my Villa M charge?

Check your booking confirmation for nightly rates and dates, then compare them with the transaction date and amount on your statement. You can email or call the hotel (contact details are listed on hotelvillam-paris15.com) and request a copy of your invoice or folio, which will itemize room charges, restaurant or bar consumption, taxes, and any additional services used during your visit.

How do I request a refund or correction for a Villa M transaction?

If you believe you were overcharged or billed in error, contact Villa M’s reception or billing department using the information on their official website. Provide your full name, stay dates or reservation number, and the last four digits of the card used. Ask for a detailed breakdown and, if an error is confirmed, request a corrected invoice and refund confirmation. If the issue is not resolved, you can then contact your card issuer to open a dispute.

Can I have recurring or multiple charges from Villa M?

Villa M is primarily a hotel and hospitality venue, so most charges are one-time, linked to a specific stay, restaurant visit, or event. However, you may see multiple charges if you split payments (for example, paying separately for the room and restaurant), extend your stay, or if incidentals are billed on check-out separately from the room rate. Review your folio or contact the hotel if you see more transactions than expected.

How can I contact Villa M to ask about a specific card charge?

Visit hotelvillam-paris15.com and use the listed phone number or email address for the hotel’s reception or reservations team. When contacting them, include the transaction date, amount, card brand (Visa), and the name on the reservation so they can quickly locate your booking and provide details of the corresponding charge.

Why is the name on my statement APQ Villa M instead of just Villa M Paris?

Card descriptors sometimes include a booking or payment channel prefix (such as “APQ”) before the merchant name. In this case, “APQ Villa M” still refers to the same underlying merchant—Villa M in Paris—but the added prefix reflects how the transaction was routed or how the merchant account is configured with their payment processor.

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