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What is the cancellation policy?

The Grands Boulevards Experimental hotel offers three rates with different cancellation conditions. The non-flexible rate is non-cancellable and non-modifiable, with the full stay charged at the time of booking. The semi-flexible rate can be cancelled up to 7 days before arrival. The flexible rate is subject to the conditions shown at the time of booking; a late cancellation, early departure or no-show will result in the stay being charged.

Reservations

Is a security deposit required when booking?

At the Grands Boulevards Experimental hotel, the security deposit depends on the rate booked. For a non-flexible rate, the full stay is charged at the time of booking. For a semi-flexible rate, a bank guarantee is taken 7 days before arrival. For a flexible rate, no advance deposit is taken, subject to the conditions in force at the time of booking.

Reservations

Is breakfast included in the room rate?

The Grands Boulevards Experimental hotel includes breakfast in two of its rates: Flex Bed and Breakfast and Non-refundable Bed and Breakfast. The conditions attached to each rate are shown at the time of booking, directly on the room rate page, before the stay is confirmed.

Reservations

Are pets allowed?

No, pets are not allowed at the Grands Boulevards Experimental hotel.

Reservations

How many rooms are there, and what types does the hotel offer?

The Grands Boulevards Experimental hotel has 50 rooms across 8 categories: Petit Boulevard Single, Petit Boulevard, Petit Boulevard Balcony, Saint Fiacre, Saint Fiacre Balcony, Uzes, Parisian Eaves and Grand Boulevard.

Rooms & Facilities

What is the room size?

Rooms at the Grands Boulevards Experimental hotel range from 13 m² for the Petit Boulevard Single to 32 m² for the Grand Boulevard, with several sizes in between: Petit Boulevard Balcony 14 m², Petit Boulevard 15 m², Saint Fiacre and Saint Fiacre Balcony 18 m², Uzes 21 m², Parisian Eaves 23 m².

Rooms & Facilities

What is the maximum occupancy of the rooms?

At the Grands Boulevards Experimental hotel, the Petit Boulevard Single accommodates one adult. Petit Boulevard and Petit Boulevard Balcony accommodate up to two adults. The other categories accommodate up to two adults, with the possibility of adding a child or a baby.

Rooms & Facilities

Do any rooms have a balcony or a city view?

Rooms & Facilities

Are connecting rooms available?

Yes, connecting rooms are available at the Grands Boulevards Experimental hotel among the Petit Boulevard, Petit Boulevard Balcony and Saint Fiacre Balcony categories, subject to availability.

Rooms & Facilities

Do all rooms have a bathtub?

No, at the Grands Boulevards Experimental hotel, only the Uzes, Parisian Eaves and Grand Boulevard categories have a bathtub; the other rooms are fitted with a shower.

Rooms & Facilities

What amenities are found in every room?

Every room at the Grands Boulevards Experimental hotel has air conditioning, a baby cot on request, a wardrobe, heating, a safe, a desk and good sound insulation. Rooms also include a private bathroom with toiletries, a bathrobe, slippers and a hairdryer, as well as a flat-screen TV with Netflix access, a telephone, a minibar, a fridge and a coffee machine.

Rooms & Facilities

Is a sofa bed available in certain rooms?

Yes, the Grand Boulevard category at the Grands Boulevards Experimental hotel has a sofa bed and a seating area.

Rooms & Facilities

Is Wi-Fi free?

Yes, Wi-Fi is free throughout the Grands Boulevards Experimental hotel.

Practical Information

What payment methods are accepted?

The Grands Boulevards Experimental hotel accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express cards, as well as bank transfer and Apple Pay.

Practical Information

What is the minimum age to check in?

The minimum age to check in at the Grands Boulevards Experimental hotel is 18.

Practical Information

Up to what age is the baby cot offered free of charge?

The baby cot is offered free of charge up to 3 years old at the Grands Boulevards Experimental hotel.

Practical Information

Is parking available?

No, the Grands Boulevards Experimental hotel does not offer parking.

Practical Information

Is an airport shuttle available?

The Grands Boulevards Experimental hotel does not have a private airport shuttle. The reception team can, however, arrange a transfer directly on request.

Practical Information

Is luggage storage available?

Yes, luggage storage is available at the Grands Boulevards Experimental hotel.

Practical Information

Is a laundry service available?

Yes, the Grands Boulevards Experimental hotel offers dry cleaning, ironing and laundry services.

Practical Information

Is room service available?

Yes, the Grands Boulevards Experimental hotel offers room service.

Hotel Services

Is a concierge service available?

Yes, the Grands Boulevards Experimental hotel offers a concierge service.

Hotel Services

Is the reception open 24/7?

Yes, the reception at the Grands Boulevards Experimental hotel is open 24 hours a day, with a fast check-in option available.

Hotel Services

Is a childcare service offered?

The Grands Boulevards Experimental hotel does not offer an in-house childcare service. The reception can, however, arrange this with an external provider, depending on needs and availability.

Hotel Services

What safety measures are in place?

The Grands Boulevards Experimental hotel has 24-hour security as well as a security alarm, smoke detectors, CCTV in common areas and outside the building, and fire extinguishers. A safe is available in every room.

Hotel Services

Are there spaces for meetings or professional events?

Yes, the Grands Boulevards Experimental hotel has meeting rooms, as well as fax and photocopying services.

Hotel Services

Is there a wheelchair-accessible room?

Yes, the Uzes room at the Grands Boulevards Experimental hotel is fully wheelchair-accessible, with a wheelchair-accessible walk-in shower, a shower chair, a raised toilet with grab rails and a low, adapted washbasin.

Accessibility

Are the floors accessible by lift?

Yes, every room at the Grands Boulevards Experimental hotel is accessible by lift, including the upper floors.

Accessibility

Is the hotel suitable for guests who are hard of hearing?

Yes, every room at the Grands Boulevards Experimental hotel is equipped for guests who are hard of hearing.

Accessibility

What should I do if I have specific accessibility needs?

It is recommended to contact the Grands Boulevards Experimental hotel directly before booking, to specify any needs and confirm the availability of the Uzes room.

Accessibility

What type of cuisine does the restaurant offer?

The restaurant at the Grands Boulevards Experimental hotel serves Italian cuisine in a family-style, modern setting, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options.

Dining & Bar

Until what time is the restaurant open?

The kitchen at the Grands Boulevards Experimental hotel's restaurant is open until 11pm on weekends and 10:30pm on weekdays.

Dining & Bar

What type of breakfast is offered?

Breakfast at the Grands Boulevards Experimental hotel is offered as a continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or buffet option.

Dining & Bar

Is there a bar?

Yes, the Grands Boulevards Experimental hotel has two bars: The Shell, an intimate cocktail bar open from October to March, Monday to Saturday from 6pm to 1am (closed Sundays), and The Shed, the rooftop bar, open daily from 5pm to 11pm, with the kitchen open until 10:30pm.

Dining & Bar

Is room service available outside restaurant hours?

Yes, room service at the Grands Boulevards Experimental hotel takes over when the restaurant is closed: breakfast from 7am to 11am, and dinner from 7pm to 9:30pm.

Dining & Bar

Does the hotel offer special menus?

Yes, the Grands Boulevards Experimental hotel offers children's menus as well as menus for special diets on request, with wine or champagne available at a supplement.

Dining & Bar

Where is the hotel located?

The Grands Boulevards Experimental hotel is located at 17 Boulevard Poissonnière, in Paris's 2nd arrondissement, with Grands Boulevards metro station right outside the entrance.

Neighbourhood & Recommendations

Which attractions are accessible nearby?

From the Grands Boulevards Experimental hotel, the Louvre Museum is 1.5 km away, the Centre Pompidou 1.7 km, the Jardin des Tuileries 1.8 km, the Musée d'Orsay 2.4 km, the Arc de Triomphe 3.9 km and the Eiffel Tower 4.6 km. The historic Grand Rex cinema is also close by.

Neighbourhood & Recommendations

Are there restaurants or cafés right next to the hotel?

Yes, several addresses are within 50 m of the Grands Boulevards Experimental hotel: Chez Suzette, Le Pulp and Goiko Grill Francia.

Neighbourhood & Recommendations

How do I reach the hotel from Paris's train stations?

From the Grands Boulevards Experimental hotel, Auber station is 1.2 km away and Châtelet - Les Halles 1.3 km.

Neighbourhood & Recommendations

Is the hotel close to an airport?

Orly Airport is 15 km from the Grands Boulevards Experimental hotel, Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle 20 km, and Beauvais 78 km.

Neighbourhood & Recommendations

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