HOTEL JOKE - ASTOTEL, Paris

The hotel sits in a lively, safe area of the 9th arrondissement, a short walk from Pigalle, Montmartre, Sacré-Coeur, Opéra Garnier, and Galeries Lafayette. Blanche metro (line 2) connects directly to Gare du Nord and Charles de Gaulle Airport via RER B, making arrivals smooth. A bus stop right outside the hotel provides quick access along the Seine. Over 15 restaurants, cafés, and bars are within a 5-minute walk, including Roy's Pub Restaurant, Flesh Restaurant, and Les Pinces Pigalle. Paris Orly Airport is 19 km away; driving time is roughly 30 minutes without traffic.

Rooms come in double, superior double, and family configurations, with the superior double offering more space and a seating area. Ground-floor units include a small private courtyard with table and chairs. Standard rooms are compact yet practical, each with a work desk, electric kettle, safe, and hairdryer. Family rooms sleep up to three (one double and one single, or three singles); adjoining rooms are available - a double connected to a twin room - ideal for families. Free cots can be added for children under three. While interiors are modern and clean, some furniture shows signs of age. For the quietest sleep, choose rear-facing rooms overlooking the courtyard. Noise transfer from hallways can occur. Icons available at reception upon request.

Breakfast is served in the lobby area with a wide selection: fresh breads, pastries, cereals, yoghurt, fruit, eggs, cheese, hot items, juice, milk alternatives (soy, almond, oat), and tea/coffee. The buffet is available Monday-Friday 07:00-10:30 and Saturday-Sunday 07:00-11:00. No restaurant on site, but the area overflows with dining options within a 5-minute walk, including international cuisines and local bistros. A standout perk is the free lobby snack bar from 14:00 to late, offering coffee, tea, cakes, biscuits, fruit, and packets of snacks - perfect for a pre-dinner bite or a takeaway. The minibar is restocked daily with complimentary non-alcoholic drinks and water.

The hotel does not have its own pool, spa, or gym, but guests can use the shared wellness areas at other Astotel properties in the area. This includes access to a swimming pool, fitness room, and comfortable lounge spaces. The nearby Montmartre and Pigalle neighbourhoods offer plenty of leisure activities, from evening shows at Moulin Rouge to walks up to Sacré-Coeur. The lively surrounding streets are filled with bars and entertainment venues within a 5-minute stroll.

The property offers free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout, a lift to all floors, and soundproofed rooms. A 24-hour reception handles late check-ins (just ring the bell after midnight) and can store luggage before check-in or after check-out. Daily housekeeping is included, though bathrobes and slippers are not provided. Safety deposit boxes are in-room. The hotel provides a free snack and drink bar in the lobby daily from 14:00 until late. Irons and a hairdryer are available from reception on request. Parking is not on site; the nearest public car park, Parking Blanche Pigalle, is a 3-minute walk. Smoking is only permitted in a designated area outside the hotel door.