If you are allergic to feathers, the Hotel Duret Champs Elysées Paris has something in your favour: feather-free duvets and pillows. It is a 4-star hotel on rue Duret in the 16th arrondissement, a short walk from the Arc de Triomphe.
Location and getting around
The Arc de Triomphe is about 10 minutes on foot and the Eiffel Tower about 30. According to the hotel, the Palais des Congrès at Porte Maillot is about 150 m away and Argentine Métro station about 5 minutes.
For the Opéra Garnier, about 3.3 km away, or Gare Saint-Lazare, about 2.8 km, the Métro is the easy way.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have city views, adjustable climate control, free wifi, a TV with international channels and a minibar. Bedding is hypoallergenic.
The buffet breakfast includes eggs, French pastries and freshly squeezed juices. The bar serves teas and cocktails, and the lounge has a computer free for guests to use. Reception is open 24 hours, according to the hotel.
Who it suits
- Anyone with a feather allergy.
- Guests travelling without a laptop who need to look something up on a computer.
- Those who want to start sightseeing at the Arc de Triomphe and go down the Champs-Élysées.
- Anyone coming for a conference at Porte Maillot.
Good to know
Check-in is from 15:30 and check-out until 12:00. If you arrive on an early flight, you will have to wait to go up to your room.
A restaurant and gym are not listed. If you would like to see options in other neighbourhoods, see places to stay in Paris.