HOTEL PALM - ASTOTEL, Paris

The hotel benefits from an excellent location score of 9.3, placing it within easy reach of major sights: Opéra Garnier and Galeries Lafayette are walkable in about 15 minutes, Montmartre and Sacré-Coeur in 15-20 minutes, and the Louvre and Seine river are roughly 25 minutes on foot. Public transport is abundant - Cadet Metro (line 7) is a 3-6 minute walk, and several bus stops are even closer. The area is safe and lively, filled with restaurants, cafés (e.g., Bistro HOTARU, La Terrasse Choron), bakeries, and a supermarket on the same street. For airport access, Paris Orly is 18 km away; using Gare du Nord for RER B services to both airports is practical.

All rooms feature a private bathroom with bath or shower, hairdryer, and fresh towels; a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, safe, desk, and tea/coffee making facilities. The minibar includes complimentary soft drinks replenished daily. Double and twin rooms offer city views, while some rooms include a balcony or Eiffel Tower view - these are request-based and subject to availability. Family rooms consist of two connected rooms each with its own bathroom and a shared entrance door, suitable for four people with real beds. Rooms have carpeted floors, are well soundproofed, and the air conditioning is effective even during heatwaves. Storage is limited in smaller rooms, but there are hooks and a luggage rack. Housekeeping is daily, beds are comfortable with clean linens, and the windows can be opened for fresh air.

The breakfast buffet (charged at 14 EUR per person) includes fresh pastries, bread, cheese, ham, eggs, yoghurts, cereals, fruit, and a choice of hot drinks. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free items are available on request. The breakfast room is located on the lower level (accessible by lift). From 2pm until 2am, the lobby features a complimentary snack bar with cakes, pastries, nuts, fruits, tea, coffee, and juices - a practical perk after a day of sightseeing. The hotel has no restaurant or bar for evening meals, but the surrounding streets are lined with dining options (French, Moroccan, Lebanese, Japanese, and more) within a 3-5 minute walk.

The hotel itself does not have a swimming pool, spa, or wellness centre. However, as part of the Astotel group, guests can contact the reception to reserve time at the sauna and gym facilities of Hotel 34B (same group). For relaxation within the hotel, the shared lounge/TV area and the complimentary lobby snack bar offer comfortable spots to unwind. The neighbourhood provides ice-skating and boating opportunities nearby.

Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. The 24-hour reception offers concierge service, room service, and can provide irons upon request. Luggage storage is free and available both before check-in and after check-out, even for extended periods. Daily housekeeping includes towel changes and replenishment of the minibar. The hotel has a lift serving all 6 floors, a safety deposit box in every room, and key card access for security. Payment can be made by cash or major credit cards (American Express, Visa, MasterCard, etc.) with no deposit required. Pets are not permitted. There is no bicycle storage. The shared lounge/TV area is open for guest use.