Holiday Inn Paris - Gare de Lyon Bastille

"Cons - Pros Location: Cons - Yes, it is in what they consider the Sex district. There is a "Sex Shop" next door. I never did see and person or un-savory persons hanging around or going into this shop. It, the Sex District, had no affect on the our stay. But then again I was not out at mid-night walking the streets. Pros - The Gare de Lyon Metro (5 min walk) and Gare de Austerlitz Metro (15 min walk) are very close. We used the Gare de Lyon for all metro's on the same side of the river as this Hotel, the Austerlitz Metro for any Metro needs on the other side of the river. We also purchased the Navigo card that is good from a week (Monday am to Sunday pm). It was good for the RER to Versailles, in city Metro and bus, along with the trolly from the top of Montmartre. Saved us daily time from looking for what tickets we would need to purchase. We did get stopped once on the Metro where they did check to make sure we had the correct tickets for that Metro ride, no problem. There is a great pastry place just a short walk, Boulangerie Bo (closed Wednesday n Thursday). Hotel: Cons - We had called a 2 days earlier for early check in which they said would be no problem. Only for the front desk when we checked in say they had no idea what we were talking about. No loss, they put our suite cases into a locked room tagged, and we went exploring the city. We also had a bad smell in the entry way of the room (it has a 5 ft entry before the bedroom) when we first walked in. Never smelled it again and the room itself smelled OK. The vent in the bathroom did not work, so when a hot shower was taken, it did fog up everything in the bathroom. No big deal, until Hotel personnel knocked on our door out of breath from running because the steam set off an alarm down stairs. I told him it was the steam from the shower, he said open the doors to the balcony to air it out. We did not have any other problem with that Apparently the beds in most of Europe are made with only one sheet. One to lay on, the the comforter over you. Not a problem, but different from the States. Pros - This was the nicest Holiday Inn i have ever stayed at. Very clean and up to date. The staff were very friendly and helpful. They were GREAT (even with the Check in early problem). The room had a balcony, which was very small with two chairs and a small table (i expected it to be small). The in-room coffee maker was some of the best coffee I have ever had ( I am not a coffee coinsurer). We stayed in mid April 2026, which was great weather. Slightly cool, used light jacket, flowers were beautiful. Rained lightly one afternoon for about one hour. I WOULD DEFFINATLY STAY HERE AGAIN. only gave it a 4 because I can be picky."

"You can't go wrong with this hotel. Yes, we felt strange booking a "chain" hotel for our trip to Paris, but we had points and have always had an excellent experience with IHG hotels. Imagine our surprise to show up at 11 a.m. and be given the loveliest room on the fifth floor (520) - a space filled with light and a tall ceiling, complete with a thoroughly modern bathroom filled with stylish toiletries. This hotel is so convenient to the Gare De Lyon metro/train station that staying in the 12th arrondisement was a joy. The area is perfectly safe, just lively enough at night, and there are many attractions within walking distance. There is a Monop across the street for any small grocery/personal necessities you may need. Several bistros and boulangeries offer up a multitude of dining options. We are early risers and quickly realized that the breakfast offered at the hotel is a smart way to go if you like a hearty meal at 6:30 a.m. before starting a busy day of touring. There are a tremendous variety of food and coffee options (and as many cups of coffee as you like). It's a bargain, truly, as many places nearby offered a breakfast consisting of one coffee, a croissant, and a glass of orange juice for around 15 euros. For just a bit more, we had our choice of a variety of egg dishes, ham, bacon, cold cuts, yogurt with all of the fixings, fresh fruit in season, and a number of breads that should satisfy anyone. The staff here were always welcoming and helpful. I know part of the Parisian experience for many people means staying in a boutique hotel or at an Air B'n'B, but this hotel does everything that it should so very well, making our stay just that much more pleasant and easy. Cannot recommend high enough!"

"I was at Holiday Inn Paris - Gare de Lyon Bastille by IHG for five nights. Positive aspects: Hotel is ideally situated close to several public transportation means; I had a good room with a comfortable bed, with good insulation from outside noise; Staff were helpful; Breakfast was very good; Wi-fi worked very well. Need improvement: The shower-in-tub was quite uncomfortable; It was difficult to regulate the room temperature."