With a reception open 24 hours and soundproofed rooms, the Hotel Holiday Inn Opéra – Grands Boulevards Paris is a 4-star chain hotel at 30-32, Boulevard Poissonnière. It is in the 9th arrondissement and works well for sightseeing as well as business trips.
Location and getting around
According to the property, Grands Boulevards Métro station is at the door. On foot, the Opéra Garnier is about 15 minutes away, and the Centre Pompidou and the Louvre about 20.
Gare du Nord is about a 20-minute walk and the Sacré-Cœur basilica about 25. If you want to go to the Eiffel Tower, about 3.9 km away, or the Arc de Triomphe, 3.6 km away, the Métro or a taxi is the better choice.
Rooms and facilities
All rooms have air conditioning, satellite TV and soundproofing. The bathroom is private, with a bath or shower. Depending on the room, they face the boulevard or the inner courtyard, and all are reached by lift.
Breakfast is a buffet, taken in a lounge with panoramic views of the area or in your room. The hotel also offers a laundry service, free newspapers and a meeting room.
Who it suits
- Business travellers who need a meeting room in the same hotel.
- Guests arriving at odd hours who want a reception open at any time.
- Anyone who prefers a hotel with a lift and rooms shielded from the boulevard.
- Travellers who will get around the city by Métro.
Good to know
Check-in starts at 15:00 and you will need to show photo ID and a credit card. You must vacate the room before 12:00. A gym and parking are not listed. Other places to stay in this category: 4-star hotels.