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Major business district of Paris offers value for money at weekends and holidays
Hotels in La Defense district in Paris forms a very distinctive choice for visitors to Paris looking for accommodation in one of the main business districts of Paris or looking for great value hotels at the weekends when the business people are away and rooms have to be filled.
La Defense, built from scratch as the new modern business district for Paris, is some way to the west of the city centre of Paris. At first sight, for the average visitor it doesn't look an obvious option to look for accommodation.
However, La Defense is connected to the centre of Paris by the fast Metro Line 1 that goes direct to the Louvre and Notre Dame in about 15-20 minutes and the even faster RER Line A trains take you direct to the shopping districts, Arc de Triomphe and beyond even as far as Disneyland.
What to expect from hotels in La Defense, Paris?
As well as being a major transport hub, La Defense is also a major shopping centre. The 4 Temps shopping centre above the railway station is the largest in the Paris area. The shopping mall has a good range of restaurants and a huge supermarket too.
As a business district, hotels are not that cheap during the working week. At weekends and the French holiday month of August all the workers disappear and all the hotels deep discount in an effort to fill some of those beds. You may be very tempted to even trade up to a 4 or 5 star hotel, so good is the relative value that may be on offer at this time.
Nearly all the accommodation options are close to the two Metro stations are large global chains, dominated by brands belonging to the French Accor chain including ibis, Mercure, Novotel and Sofitel.
Our selection of hotels in La Defense, Paris:
ibis budget Courbevoie Paris la Defense 1
This ibis budget offers affordable accommodation with many nearby facilities. There are two shopping centres 15-min walk away with swimming pool, ice rink, bowling, cinema and shops and restaurants. Rooms are colourful, spacious and have free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. 24-hr reception, vending machine. Breakfast for a supplement.
Rooms: Double, Triple Rooms
Location/ Nearest Metro: Esplanade de La Defense 1000m (Line 1)
ibis Paris La Défense Centre Hotel
Large 200+ bedroom hotel next to the River Seine, not far from the Champs-Elysées and the Arc de Triomphe. Pedestrian walkway to Esplanade La Defense metro with easy links to the centre. Air conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi. Bistro restaurant offering good value. This hotel is much cheaper at weekends and holiday periods, especially August, than the working week.
Rooms: Double & Triple Rooms
Location/ Nearest Metro: Esplanade La Defense 200m (Line 1)
Citadines La Défense Paris
Located a 10-min metro ride from the Champs-Elysees, these self-catering apartments feature private bathrooms, telephone, satellite TV, free Wi-Fi and 24-hr front desk. Each apartment has a kitchen with a stove, microwave, refrigerator and dishwasher. Some apartments have a balcony with views of Paris.
Rooms: Studios & Apartments for 1 to 4 people
Location/ Nearest Metro: La Defense Esplanade 100 m (Line 1)
Novotel Paris La Défense Hotel
In the heart of La Defense, offering views over the Seine River and the Eiffel Tower and within five minutes' walk of the Paris Metro. This hotel features a fitness room, video games area and meeting spaces with a panoramic view of Paris. Free Wi-Fi throughout. Paid for buffet breakfast and restaurant serving creative French cuisine. Bar serving snacks.
Rooms: Double/Twin & Family Rooms
Location/ Nearest Metro: Esplanade La Defense 200m (Line 1)
Sofitel Paris La Défense Hotel
This is an elegant 5-star hotel with fitness centre, decorated by Jean-Philippe Nuel. It is situated on the Esplanade, a 3-min walk from the nearest Metro station, just a few minutes from all the sites of Paris. Seasonal cuisine is served at the bistro, with its large glass roof. Air-conditioned and soundproofed rooms offer free Wi-Fi, bathrobe and slippers. A full buffet breakfast is served daily. Cocktail bar.
Rooms: Double/Twin & Triple Rooms
Location/ Nearest Metro: Esplanade de La Defense 150m (Line 1)
Aparthotel Adagio La Defense Esplanade
Only 10 minutes away from the Champs-Elysees on the Metro nearby, there is also a large shopping centre, Les Quatre Temps close by. All apartments include a complete kitchen, TV with international channels, air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi internet access. Laundry, dry cleaning and breakfast is available daily. Apartments much cheaper at weekends.
Rooms: Studios & Apartments for 1 to 4 people
Location/ Nearest Metro: Esplanade La Defense 300m (Line 1)
Melia Paris La Defense
This designer hotel offers panoramic city views from the bar lounge on the 19th floor and sun terrace. Guests can enjoy free access to the fitness centre and free Wi-Fi. The restaurant serves Mediterranean food and homemade desserts. A continental buffet breakfast can be included or as a supplement. Rooms have satellite TV, minibar and free toiletries.
Rooms: Double/Twin, Suites and Family Rooms
Location/ Nearest Metro: La Defense 350m (Line 1)
citizenM Paris La Défense
This hotel, opened 2017, features a stuning terrace with designer furniture, large living rooms, meeting spaces and a 24-hr fully stocked bar. Air-conditioned and soundproofed rooms feature an extra large bed, luxurious bed linen, power rain shower, TV, a mini-bar with complimentary water and an iPad that controls the entire room. 24-hr front desk.
Rooms: Double Rooms
Location/ Nearest Metro: La Defense 900m (Line 1)
Pullman Paris La Défense Hotel
An upscale hotel, with open kitchen restaurant, fitness centre and renovated lounge, this hotel is just a 2-min walk from the Quatre Temps Shopping Centre and 5-min from the nearest Metro. You can enjoy a choice of 5 cuisines in the restaurant plus 24-hr room service and a free breakfast for children. Free Wi-Fi.
Rooms: Double/Twin and Triple rooms with child
Location/ Nearest Metro: La Defense 200m (Line 1) RER Line A
Renaissance Paris La Defense Hotel
This newly renovated hotel features a 24-hr fitness centre, in the heart of the business district, just a 5-min walk from the Metro and RER train station. There is an exclusive terrace for Club Room reservations, while La Brasserie Restaurant & Bar offers superior French cuisine. Air-conditioned rooms feature satellite TV, a minibar and seating area. 24-hr room service and buffet breakfast.
Rooms: Double/Twin & Triple Rooms
Location/ Nearest Metro: La Defense 400m (Line 1) RER Line A
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