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The Hotel Astor Saint Honore is set in an
impressive 1907 building which has a stone facade decorated with
typical Art Nouveau ornamentation, wrought iron balconies and
arched windows. Located in a quiet street in the Madeleine
district, the hotel is one block from the grand department stores
of the Champs Elysees and Boulevard Haussman and the Opera
Garnier are both within 1 kilometer. The 134 guest rooms are
decorated in an elegant Regency Revival style that was popular in
1930's Paris using colors such as lilac, rose and soft greens and
blues. Rooms feature 18th century engravings, mahogany furniture,
floor to ceiling windows, mirrors and striped wall coverings.
Marble bathrooms include slippers, bathrobes, telephones and
designer toiletries and all rooms have satellite television and
mini bars.
In the Restaurant de l'Astor, guests can sample gourmet French
cooking in elegant surroundings. The oval dining room has a glass
ceiling and features 30's trompe l'oeil painting. The hotel's bar
provides the perfect haven for a light snack or drink, the room
is decorated in a 19th century style with custom painted murals
by the Dutch artist Kees van Dongen and the French artist Raoul
Dufy, a vaulted ceiling of golden stars and paneled walls. Guests
have complimentary use of the hotel's well equipped fitness
center opposite the main building. For those wishing to drink or
eat in their rooms, 24 hour room service is on offer and for
parents, baby sitting services are available. The hotel also has
a 24 hour front desk with multilingual staff on hand to help with
planning sightseeing tours. The Astor Saint Honore is well placed
for exploring Paris, with Notre Dame, the Louvre, Musee D'Orsay,
the Champs Elysees, Sacre Coeur and the Arc De Triomphe all
within 4 kilometers. Paris Orly Airport is 20 kilometers (12
miles) distant with a driving time of about 45 minutes.
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Buses and trains travel from the airport to the
center of Paris. From there, guests can take the Metro subway to
the St. Augustin station, one street away.
Hotel Astor Saint Honore, 11 Rue D Astorg - Paris, France
75008
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