HOTEL ASTRA OPERA - ASTOTEL, Paris

Hotel Astra Opera - Astotel - A 1900s townhouse with glass-roofed bar and complimentary minibar in Opera district

Located in a seven-story stone townhouse from the early 1900s, this 4-star Paris hotel stands between Opera Garnier and Place de La Madeleine in the 9th arrondissement. The 82 soundproofed rooms at Hotel Astra Opera feature air conditioning, satellite TV, iPod docking stations, and minibars stocked with free non-alcoholic beverages. A full buffet breakfast is served in the elegant breakfast room, while Astotel's glass-roofed bar displays artwork exhibitions. The white-tiled lobby includes wood-paneled accents, and the property offers a 24-hour business center with computer access. Guest bathrooms come equipped with hairdryers and either bathtubs or showers. The location places guests 656.2 ft from Auber RER station, which provides direct access to Disneyland Paris, and within a 6-minute walk to Opera Garnier and Galeries Lafayette Haussmann.

Pros

Double-glazed windows effectively block street noise

Free non-alcoholic drinks in room minibars

Art exhibitions in the glass-roofed lounge bar

Open bar service from afternoon until late evening

Cons

12.5 miles distance from Orly Airport

Standard rooms are compact compared to upgraded rooms