Soundproofing, air conditioning and a bar in the building: that is what Hotel ibis Gare du Nord TGV Paris offers, a chain-run 3-star hotel on Rue de Saint-Quentin, in the 10th arrondissement. It is right next to Gare du Nord, so it is a good fit if you travel by train.
Location and getting around
According to the hotel, Gare du Nord is right opposite. Gare de l’Est is also about a 5-minute walk away. On foot you reach the Sacré-Cœur basilica in about 20 minutes and the Opéra Garnier in about 30.
The Musée d’Orsay (3 km) and Notre-Dame (2.9 km) are too far to walk: from the station you can take the Métro or a taxi.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms are soundproofed and have air conditioning, satellite TV and Wi-Fi. The bathroom is private, with a hairdryer and toiletries.
The buffet breakfast mixes sweet and savoury: eggs, fruit, yoghurts, juices and pastries made at the hotel. According to the hotel, there is a lighter version from 4:00 for those who leave early. At reception, which is open 24 hours, there is a tourist information desk.
Who it suits
- Travellers leaving Paris on an early train from Gare du Nord.
- Those who prefer a chain hotel with a bar for a drink on getting back.
- Anyone who wants to walk up to Montmartre.
- Guests who need advice to organise their visits: there is a tourist desk.
Good to know
- You cannot enter the room until 16:30; if you arrive in the morning, ask whether they will store your luggage.
- Check-out is until 12:00.
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