Holiday Inn Express Paris-Canal De La Villette By Ihg – A Favorite for Families in Paris
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
The Holiday Inn Express Paris-Canal De La Villette offers 144 soundproofed guest rooms, each measuring 23 square meters-larger than typical Parisian standards. Rooms include a flat-screen TV with 30 satellite channels, bedside outlets, individual temperature control, and a choice of pillows. Family rooms accommodate up to four people and provide views of the Bassin de la Villette. All rooms feature free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee makers, and work desks with lamps. Five accessible rooms near elevators include wheelchair-friendly bathrooms with grab bars and shower seats.
Dining Options
Guests start the day with the complimentary Express Start Breakfast, which includes hot items, pastries, and coffee. The on-site bar serves pizza and local dishes for lunch and dinner. The nearby La Criée restaurant, adjacent to the hotel, offers traditional French cuisine and seafood specialties on a terrace overlooking the canal.
Leisure & Nearby Attractions
The hotel is next to Parc de la Villette, featuring interactive installations like the Dragon Slide climbing structure. A 20-minute walk leads to the bohemian Montmartre district, known for its artists' stalls and cobbled streets. The 80,000-seat Stade de France in Saint-Denis, host to major concerts and sports events, is a short metro ride away. Guests can explore the Canal de l'Ourcq by boat or relax on the hotel's terrace with canal views.
Location & Transport
The hotel is in Paris's 19th arrondissement, a 5-minute walk from Riquet Metro Station (Line 7), providing direct access to the Louvre and Opera Garnier. Charles de Gaulle Airport is 30 minutes by car (transfers from €70). The secure underground parking has 40 spaces, including three EV charging points (€28/day). Gare du Nord, with Eurostar and regional train connections, is a 15-minute metro ride.
Services & Facilities
Business travelers can use seven modular meeting rooms (up to 200 guests) with AV equipment and canal-view terraces. The 24-hour reception offers concierge service, luggage storage, and safety deposit boxes. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. Daily housekeeping, printing services, and ADA-compliant elevators are provided. Children under 3 stay free, and the area offers off-site family activities.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor