PALYM, Paris

The hotel sits on a quiet street 1-2 minutes from Gare de Lyon, which also houses metro line 1 and the RER A line. This gives direct connections to the Louvre, Marais district (20 min walk), Bastille (15 min walk), and AccorHotels Arena (15 min walk). Many restaurants are within a 2-3 minute walk, including Asian, Italian, and French options. Jardin des Plantes is a 10-minute walk away, and Notre-Dame Cathedral is about 30 minutes on foot. For events at the AccorHotels Arena, line 14 takes you directly in under 10 minutes. Public parking is available 2 minutes from the hotel at 26 rue de Chalon.

Room types include Single (10-12 m2, 1 single bed, courtyard or street view), Classic Double (12-17 m2, double or twin beds), Superior Double/Twin (some with balcony upon request), Triple (20-23 m2, sleeps 3, shower), and Quadruple (23 m2, sleeps 4, bath or shower). All rooms have flat-screen TV with cable, safe, hairdryer, and air conditioning. Some rooms have opening windows for fresh air. The hotel has been recently renovated with contemporary decor. Noise insulation can be variable; rooms on top floors or facing the courtyard tend to be quieter. The lift is small and can be slow, but two ground-floor rooms are available for mobility needs. Not all rooms have tea/coffee facilities, but kettles can be borrowed from reception.

The breakfast buffet includes hot drinks, fresh pastries, baguettes, pancakes, fruit, yogurts, cheese, scrambled eggs, sausages, bacon, fried potatoes, and cereals. A continental option can be served in your room if preferred. Breakfast costs €13-15 per person if not included in your rate. The bar in the lounge serves non-alcoholic and hot drinks throughout the day. There is no restaurant on site, but many dining options are within a 2-3 minute walk, from Asian to classic French brasseries.

The hotel offers free high-speed Wi-Fi, air conditioning throughout, and soundproofed rooms. Services include 24-hour front desk, express check-in/out, concierge, daily housekeeping (free), and luggage storage (free). A paid shuttle service can be arranged (fixed rate €65 to CDG for up to 4 people). There is a safety deposit box in each room. The property has a lift, CCTV, smoke alarms, and fire extinguishers. Parking is not on site, but public parking is 2 minutes away. The hotel is protected by a bed bug prevention certification (Valpas). No laundry facilities are available on site.