A 17th-century building, according to the hotel, five minutes’ walk from the Opéra Garnier: that sums up the Hôtel Gaillon Opera. It is a 3-star hotel in the 2nd arrondissement with air conditioning in every room, designed for anyone who wants the Louvre and the Opéra close at hand.
Location and getting around
It occupies number 9 Rue Gaillon. From the door, the Louvre is about 15 minutes away on foot and the Musée d’Orsay about 20, on the other side of the Seine. Gare Saint-Lazare is also about 20 minutes away. According to the property, Pyramides Métro station is nearby. For the Eiffel Tower, 3.1 km away, you will need the Métro or a taxi.
Rooms and facilities
- Individually decorated rooms, all with air conditioning.
- LCD satellite TV and a minibar, only in some.
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the building.
- Daily buffet breakfast in a lounge with a vaulted ceiling.
Reception is open 24 hours, with staff who speak several languages, international newspapers and city maps. A babysitting service is available on request.
Who it suits
- Families with young children who would like to be able to arrange a babysitter for an evening.
- Anyone whose plans take in the Louvre, the Musée d’Orsay and the Opéra.
- Guests who like staying in buildings with history.
- Travellers arriving by train at Saint-Lazare who prefer to walk.
Good to know
You can check in from 15:00. If you want a TV and minibar, ask for a room that has them, as not all do. You will find more options among the places to stay in Paris.