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Housed in an early 20th-century building designed by the architects Paul Friesse and Cassien Bernard, in the so-called Eiffel style, and renovated, this city hotel presents a new concept in the field of Parisian hospitality, offering an exquisite combination of a classic exterior and a cutting-edge interior. The hotel comprises 94 rooms. The hotel is endowed with its own art collection. The building has a stately hall where an imposing central mosaic is placed. Facilities at the hotel include air conditioning, a lobby, 24-hour reception and check-out service, a hotel safe, currency exchange facilities, a cloakroom and lift access. Snacks, dining and drinks are provided by the LolaBar, pub and 2 restaurants Josefin and Banke. Alternatively, guests can take advantage of room service. Conference facilities are available and WLAN Internet access is offered for an additional fee. A laundry service is also available for a fee.

Location

Located in the 9th arrondissement, in the Opera area, the hotel is right in the heart of the Grands Boulevards quarter, a stone's throw away from the Place Vendôme and ten minutes from the Louvre. The hotel is the ideal location to enjoy the City of Light. There is a metro station just 200 m from the hotel, and Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports are located around 18 and 22 km away respectively.

Room Description

Spacious double rooms are completely sound proof, feature a queen- or king-size bed and include separate WC and en suite bathroom with bath/shower and hairdryer. The bathrooms have been decorated with high-quality marble. Some of the double rooms, those located on the upper floors, have views out over La Fayette and Pillet Will streets, from which the guests can enjoy impressive views of the city of Paris. Other facilities offered in the rooms include a direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, Internet access, minibar, safe and individually regulated air conditioning and heating.

Meals

The hotel has two restaurants. The one located on the ground floor serves cutting-edge Mediterranean food, while the other more private space is aimed at conventions and private events. There is also a glamorous cocktail bar, fast becoming one of the most in vogue spots in Paris.