Modern 2-star hotel located in the heart of Paris in the Opera district (9th Arrondissement), in a cosmopolitan area. Simple but pleasant, no-frills hotel offering cosy accommodation, with excellent transport links nearby, & is recommended for budget travellers. LOCATION: Conveniently located next to the Gare de l' Est train station & only a few steps further to the Gare du Nord (Eurostar) station. The hotel is steps from the Church of St Vincent de Paul & the St. Martin canal, just a stone's throw from the Grand Boulevards, & just a few minutes to the Place de la République & the charming Montmartre area. EXTERIOR: Traditional 6-storey building. ROOMS: Rooms are medium-in-size & are reported to be clean & comfortable. They are simply decorated & functionally furnished, & come equipped with the essentials needed. Most of the bathrooms have showers only, although some have bathtubs. RESTAURANTS & BARS: There is no restaurant but there are numerous brasseries, bars & cafes nearby. Continental breakfast is included & served daily from 07:00 ? 10:00am.