Located two-minutes from the Palais Royal (and another few minutes to the Louvre), the Ascot Opera is a cozy, three-star hotel with some flashes of style.
While older rooms go for a "charming French" look with light blue wallpaper and touches of frill, recently renovated rooms sport cream-and-beige color schemes and contemporary furnishings. All 36 rooms have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, telephone, and mini bar. Bathrooms, equipped with hairdryer and either a bathtub or a shower, are tiled (sometimes with a spirited blue-and-white pattern).
The lobby is both comfortable and busy, with soft lighting, a winding wooden staircase, plenty of mirrors, and a large lounge that doubles as a breakfast area. The hotel offers a Wi-Fi connection for an extra charge.
» Tom Meyers
Note: This hotel was visited by a EuroCheapo editor and is recommended based on cleanliness, location, price and overall quality. EuroCheapo did not charge this hotel to be listed.
About the Ascot Opera neighborhood
Located to the West of Châtelet, the area surrounding the Louvre museum is an art lover's playground. The quarter boasts grand Haussmann-style boulevards leading to the gold dome of the Opéra and the banks of the Seine. Less residential than other central Parisian neighborhoods, the area around the Louvre is also home to the Bourse, the French stock market exchange. From here tourists are within walking distance of the Place de la Concorde, Champs Elysées, and the Bibliotheque National.
Ultimately, the quarter's biggest draw is the Louvre museum and the Seine-side Jardin de Tuilleries. The neighborhood is also home to the ultra chic rue Saint Honoré and is peaceful and quiet at night. Many quality budget sleeps can be found near the Louvre. Our favorites around these parts are the no-frills double rooms across from the Bourse.
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