Pizza Roma sur Paris

19/07/2026: I very much enjoyed my 4 nights at the Hilton Paris Opéra. Check-in was quick and the room was ready. I am Diamond with Hilton and understand the hotel was full with no upgrades possible. I did not expect to get one, and the room I got was perfectly fine. It was on the smaller side, but it had smart storage to make the most of the space. The bathroom was very elegantly decorated and was at least big enough to fit in. There are other hotels in Paris where you have to leave the door open while inside. I also had a complimentary bottle of white wine in the refrigerator as a welcome gift. I'm not sure if that was due to my Hilton status or it being my birthday week or just normal practice, but it was very much appreciated. The location is fantastic. It's right off Saint-Lazare station making it easy to get just about anywhere on the Metro or some regional trains. The entrance with the bronze stacked suitcases (Consigne à vie) is the quickest option from the hotel and also immediately has escalators. There is an elevator in that station for those with mobility issues (and suitcases), but it's hard to recommend the Metro with suitcases unless it's at very off-peak hours. This will give you access to the 14 and RER trains - you'll encounter some sort of stairs with the 3, 12, and 13, though. That will make getting from Montparnasse difficult if you need accessibility (it's the 12 or 13 trains). The 14 trains have air conditioning as a bonus fact. There were many restaurants within walking distance and many shops as well. The Nicolas (on Haussman) wine store just a few minutes away is a great place to get a nice bottle of wine, too. Make note of the Alsatian building the McDonald's is in across from the hotel. It stands out and is just something extra to admire. It used to be unusual to be this hot in Paris, but I do have to address the heat vs the hotel. Visiting years ago, it never seemed to get above 32-33C (90ish F) in the summer, but now 37/38+C (100+F) is so much more common. I think the hotel needs to evaluate it's air conditioning system. My room stayed at a constant 26/27, and that's unpleasant to sleep in. They did bring up a fan upon request, and that helped. Knowing that these heat waves aren't going to go away, some improvements are going to be necessary with this type of property. The hotel is too nice to be marred by being uncomfortable when sleeping. Had I been there a week later when it was much cooler, I doubt I'd even notice. Just be aware if staying in the summer and excessive heat is predicted. The Executive Club was nice with a decent offering in the evenings of drinks and light bites. The staff there was friendly, and it didn't seem to get unnecessarily crowded at any point in time. The breakfast served there is OK, and it would be best to go the the main breakfast area unless in a hurry. The main breakfast was very nice with lots of hot options, made-to-order omelettes, wonderful cheeses, and a staff that was very pleasant, too. I had nice drinks at Le Grand Salon. It's worth a visit at least once since it's beautiful. I would love to stay here again the next time in Paris.

01/07/2026: The building is gorgeous and centrally located. The rooms are small but Paris size, the AC is on the lower side. We opted for buffet breakfast $35/person very disappointing. It felt cheap and not fresh when you are in the city of good