Hélios Opéra (Emeraude Hotel)

( 3 stars , Paris , France )

The typical Parisian Hotel Helios Opera, with Art Deco style interior, is set in the centre of Paris and within two kilometres from the Sacre Coeur and the Louvre. The 42 guestrooms are decorated with blue or cream fabrics and upholstery with simple matching furnishings. All rooms have separate seating areas and include wireless Internet connections, cable television, direct dial phones, air conditioning, minibars. The attached bathrooms come with bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, makeup mirrors and hair dryers. Guests can browse the complimentary newspapers over breakfast (fee) and use the hotel's Internet services to plan a day's sightseeing. Those on business can make use of modern conference rooms, and business and secretarial services. Practical amenities include room service, nearby parking, and laundry facilities. In the evening, guests can unwind with a drink in the bar or out on the hotel's patio area. The concierge can also make restaurant reservations, book shows, and provide tour assistance. The hotel is within easy walking distance of numerous attractions. Guests can enjoy an evening at the opera 300 metres away, browse the Louvre two kilometres from the hotel, or visit the gothic cathedral of Notre Dame and the glittering Champs Elysees, which are both within four kilometres. The nearest airport to the hotel is Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, which lies 25 kilometres away. The RER train service serves the airport. Line B runs from the TGV station at Terminal 2 to Gare du Nord, Châtelet les Halles, St Michel and Denfert Rochereau, with connections for the metro. A taxi to the city centre will take around 45 minutes. Roissybus serves all three terminals and runs to the rue Scribe for métro Opéra. The easiest way to explore Paris is via the fast, cheap and reliable Metro service