Hotel Windsor Opera, Paris

The building has existed as a hotel since 1852 and is a piece of lively, historic Paris. Fully air-conditioned and comprising a total of 25 rooms, it was extensively renovated in 2002. On offer are large and tastefully appointed rooms with the comfort of a three star establishment. Guests may remain assured that the hotel staff will take the time to offer tourist and entertainment advice, to ensure a full experience of Paris and all it has to offer. Facilities availabe include a lobby area with a reception desk manned around the clock, a hire safe, a cloakroom, and a currency exchange facility. Guests may also take advantage of the lift access, the café, the breakfast room, the bar, the Internet connection via WLAN (charges apply), the room service (charges apply), and the parking facilities with special rates for guests.

This hotel is located in a small side street in the lively centre of Paris. The atmosphere of the area is characterised by business and entertainment, with any number of theatres and cinemas. On the Grands Boulevards guests will find countless cafes and brasseries, where native Parisians may also be found enjoying a drink. The hotel is in the theatre district, close to the Opera Garnier, the large department stores (Galeries Lafayette, Printemps), the Folies Bergère, and the Gare du Nord and Gare de l'Est stations. It is seven stops on the underground to the Eiffel Tower and eight stops to the Champs Elysées.

The rooms in this hotel are large in comparison with the majority of guestrooms at other hotels in this category. Both the rooms and the bathrooms are tastefully appointed with simplicity and cleanliness. Standard fittings provided include a hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities, an iron and ironing board, a flat-screen TV (with 12 international channels), a hire safe, a minibar, and a direct dial telephone. The rooms are further air-conditioned and soundproof. In addition, a double bed and a sitting area are also provided in all accommodation units as standard.

The hotel is located in the heart of Paris city centre. By car, guests should take the Boulevard Bonne Nouvelle as far as Rue d'Hauteville on the right-hand side. The Rue Gabriel Laumain is the third street on the left. If coming by Metro, alight at Bonne Nouvelle (lines 8 and 9), which is the nearest station. Take exit#2 and take Rue du Faubourg Poissonnière (McDonal at the corner). The Rue Gabriel Laumain is the third street on the right-hand side (approximately by 36 Rue du Faubourg Poissonnière). From the Metro station it is about 5 min on foot. Those arriving at the Gare du Nord should take the Metro line 4 in the direction of Porte d'Orléans and alight at Strasbourg Saint Denis. From here, take Metro line 9 (direction Pont de Sèvres) for one station to Bonne Nouvelle.