HOTEL LAUTREC OPERA, Paris

The hotel is directly across from the Opéra-Comique and within walking distance of the Opéra Garnier (10 minutes) and the Louvre (15 minutes). The nearest metro, Richelieu-Drouot (Line 8), is under 3 minutes on foot, and the surrounding streets offer a high density of restaurants, cafés, and shops. The area is lively yet the hotel sits on a quiet side street, allowing rest after exploring. For airport access, take RER B to Gare du Nord, then metro line 4 to Strasbourg-Saint-Denis, then line 8 to Richelieu-Drouot.

Room types include Single (1 person, single bed), Double (large double), Twin (two single beds), Superior Double/Twin (flexible bedding configuration), and Duplex rooms which are the most spacious and recently renovated. All rooms feature air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, mini-bar, safe, desk, and carpeted floors. Bathrooms have a hairdryer and come with either a bathtub or shower, though some standard rooms have compact shower-over-bath setups. Standard rooms are compact - single rooms and some doubles are small, better suited to one person or those who prioritise location over space. Duplex and Superior rooms on higher floors offer more room to move and better natural light. Some rooms face quiet streets while others overlook internal light wells; rooms on lower levels or near the lift may experience more corridor noise. Soundproofing between rooms is limited, so light sleepers should request a quieter street-facing room. No kettles are provided in rooms, but coffee/tea facilities are available in some rooms.

The breakfast buffet is served in the hotel's dining room: weekdays 06:30-10:00, weekends 07:00-10:30. It includes baguette, hard-boiled and scrambled eggs, quality cold cuts, cheeses, yoghurt, fresh fruit salad, cornflakes, and a range of mini pastries (croissants, pain au chocolat, pain aux raisins). Soy milk is available as an alternative. The spread is considered adequate and well-stocked for a Parisian 3-star property, though some note the range is not elaborate. Several restaurants and cafés are within 300 metres of the hotel, offering a wide variety of dining options for lunch and dinner.

The hotel does not have a swimming pool, spa, or fitness centre. Guests looking for leisure activities will rely on the surrounding city: the Opéra Garnier is a 10-minute walk, the Louvre 15 minutes, Montmartre and the Seine are within easy walking distance. The area around the hotel is well served by bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues. For those interested in history, the hotel itself is housed in the former home of painter Toulouse-Lautrec.

The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk with concierge service. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas. A small lift serves all floors (though it is narrow and can be slow). Luggage storage is available for early arrivals and late departures (kept in the lobby area). The property is entirely non-smoking and has soundproofed rooms. Safety features include a safe deposit box in each room, CCTV in common areas, and smoke alarms. Air conditioning is controllable per room but may operate as a convector system. No on-site parking is available; public parking is nearby at an additional cost. The hotel does not have a restaurant, spa, or swimming pool. A drinks vending machine is located on the ground floor. Payment can be made at check-in or check-out with cash, American Express, Visa, or MasterCard. Daily housekeeping is provided.