Affordable rates for central Paris
8th Arrondissement location convenient for tourists and business travelers
Stylish air-conditioned accommodations with satellite TVs and minibars
Room sizes range from single to triple
Bright breakfast room and lounge area boast colorful art
Meeting room and business center appeal to corporate types
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Breakfast not included in standard rates
Few features: no restaurant, bar, or fitness room
No on-site parking (but guests can get discounted rates at a nearby garage)
An eclectic collection of contemporary art sets the vibrant tone for this 81-room, mid-range spot located near the Saint-Lazare train station in Paris’s 8th Arrondissement. Like the paintings and sculptures that decorate the hotel’s common areas, the vibe here is cheerful -- in part because the Atlantic is a friendly, family-owned and operated property. Stylish contemporary rooms that are both well equipped and well priced also help keep guests in an upbeat mood. The downside is that apart from its airy breakfast room, attractive lounge and a few business facilities, the hotel has few features. It doesn’t have a historic ambiance either, despite its elegant Haussmannian exterior. Travelers looking for a more intimate three-pearl option with more Old World charm might try the Hotel le Clos Medicis on the Left bank instead.
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Scene
An art-filled, family-owned operation with cheery modern interiors
Sitting on a busy street near the Saint-Lazare train station, this six-story hotel has a classic Haussmannian facade. Outside, the look -- complete with creamy stonework and wrought-iron accents – is vintage elegance, but inside it’s clearly contemporary. A mirrored wall lends the illusion of size to The Atlantic’s small foyer, and glass doors opening onto the reception desk offer a hint of the colorful art that’s displayed in the common areas beyond it. Both the sunny glass-roofed breakfast room and comfy adjoining lounge are filled with fun, funky works: stylish modern furnishings (mostly in pale shades) and a flood of natural light set them off to their best advantage. The fact that the hotel is family owned and operated further adds to the cheery, welcoming vibe.
Location
Conveniently situated near the Saint-Lazare train station in central Paris
The Atlantic is in the bustling 8th Arrondissement, which is both a major business district and a tourist magnet. Proximity to Gare Saint-Lazare (the city’s second busiest train station) and several metro stations makes the hotel's location convenient for travelers relying on public transport; however, many attractions are within easy walking distance -- especially those aimed at shoppers and culture vultures. On foot, the former can reach Paris’s Grands Magasins (namely the Galerie Lafayette and Printemps department stores) in 10 minutes or less; the latter can stroll to high-toned Opera District venues like the Palais Garnier or kick up their heels at Montmartre’s down-market Moulin Rouge in under 15 minutes. Travelers with cars should note that there's no on-site parking, but an enclosed garage nearby offers a substantial daily discount to guests who book the hotel directly.
Rooms
Comfortable, well-equipped rooms with a soothing modern look
Whereas The Atlantic's public spaces are all about punchy color, its guest rooms create a more tranquil atmosphere. Their overall decor theme is muted modern, with metallic tones in the curtains, throw pillows and, in some cases, the geometrically upholstered headboards adding a bit of bling. Choices range from wee singles for solo travelers to deluxe rooms that cover approximately 325-square feet and can accommodate up to three people. Some boast balconies and all feature minibars, coffee/tea-making equipment, digital safes, individual air-conditioning systems, flat-screen TVs with international channels, free Wi-Fi, and windows that are insulated to reduce noise (courtyard-view rooms, nevertheless, are quieter than ones facing the street). The stark white bathrooms, which vary size-wise by category, include a shower or shower/tub combo and perhaps bidets; hairdryers and lovely Pascal Morabito toiletries are also standard issue.
Features
Stylish and affordable but short on features
This hotel doesn’t have a bar or fitness center. Nor is there a restaurant here. What it does have is a light, bright breakfast room where an add-on buffet is served each morning (for a fee), plus an adjacent lounge with lots of sink-into seating. There are business facilities, too: most notably a handsome wood-paneled conference room that can sit 10 and a small business center that’s open 24/7. Other hotel features include a round-the-clock reception desk with helpful multilingual staff, laundry and concierge services, room service for continental breakfast only, free newspapers in the lounge, and free Wi-Fi throughout.
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