Contemporary
art-focused hotel with numerous modern works
Located in heart
of Paris, 10 minutes' walk from the Louvre
Rooms have air-conditioning and include satellite TV
Jazzy bathrooms
with walk-in showers or tubs
Fitness room and
sauna
Free Wi-Fi
throughout property
Some rooms very small
Fee for breakfast
Fitness room and sauna are tiny
Golden Tulip Opera De Noailles is an upper-middle-range,
56-room venue set in the heart of Paris' bustling 2nd arrondissement. Numerous
kooky and kitsch pieces of modern art produced by the group Cracking Art are scattered throughout the lobby, though
hallways and rooms can feel a little flat in comparison. The property is a
bit short on facilities, but a tiny sauna and gym are something, and the
fireplace lounge is a charming touch. All in all, it’s a fun, quirky hotel with
a sought-after central location and, often, high rates to match.
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Scene
Typically Parisian white-stone hotel with colorful, kooky art collection
The
Golden Tulip is housed in a typically charming Parisian property with little
from the outside to distinguish itself from its quaint white-stone neighbors.
Inside, however, every effort has been made to emphasize its playful and arty
character: A bale of silver turtles cling to the wall behind a frosted glass
reception desk while huge colorful snails sit stationary on marble floors. A
bright red crocodile lies in wait, watched by a sleuth of curious orange bears.
After experiencing such a kooky scene on arrival, hallways are comparatively
mundane, though the hotel is dotted throughout with numerous pieces of original
contemporary artwork produced by the environmentally-conscious
Italian group Cracking Art. Tucked away from the immediate bustle of central
Paris, the ambiance here is relaxed while a fun, kitsch vibe is fostered through the hotel's focus on contemporary creativity.
Location
Set in Paris' central 2nd arrondissement, two blocks from the Place de l'Opéra
Located
in the busy and bustling 2nd arrondissement in the heart of Paris, two blocks
from the Place de l'Opéra, the hotel is excellently positioned for exploring
the capital's center. Upscale shopping opportunities are just a quick stroll
away, including department stores like Galeries Lafayette and Printemps as well
as the Place Vendôme and its haute-couture boutiques. The world-renowned Louvre
Museum is a bit more than a 10-minute walk southeast while the grand Palais
Brongniart is a little more than five minutes away. The Opéra metro stop is just two
minutes away and offers connections to multiple lines. ****
Rooms
Uninspiring modern room decor, though bathrooms and amenities are up to scratch
The
hotel has 56 air-conditioned rooms, all of which are decorated in a bright and
modern color scheme. The overall effect, however, is a bit corporate and generic. The wood veneer furnishings have an Ikea-style look, while splashes of red in the bed runners and chairs jar slightly with the
busily-patterned yellow and black carpet. Amenities are what you'd expect from an advertised four-star
property -- free Wi-Fi, well-stocked minibars, and flat-screen TVs with
satellite channels. Black and red tiled bathrooms are jazzy and include
hairdryers and walk-in rain-showers or tubs. Some rooms also open to balconies
or terraces. As is typical of Paris, a few of the rooms are very small.
Features
Breakfast terrace when warm, fireplace lounge when cold
Amenities are somewhat limited here, but there are cushy perks to make guests feel comfortable. A full breakfast is served each morning (the meal is not
included in room rates), which guests can enjoy in the “Japanese garden”
courtyard during warmer weather. And there's the option of having breakfast brought to your room. The hotel also has a bar and lounge where guests
can relax in front of a modern-style fireplace. There's no restaurant on-site. The Golden Tulip also has a tiny sauna
for two and fitness room with a few machines and free weights.
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