Hôtel Berne Opéra

Hotel Bernes Opera, Paris. We have just returned from four lovely nights in Paris at the Hotel Berne Opera on the Rue de Berne. The temperature was in the mid 30s so the aircon in the hotel and most importantly, our bedroom, was a godsend. Firstly the hotel in general, the reception area has a contemporary feel to it, very clean, bright and welcoming. It has some seating places where guests can grab a coffee from the machine or some water or sweets. There is also a small seating area patio in the courtyard adjacent to the reception desk where guests can smoke with their coffee. There is a quaint spiral staircase and small lift leading to the floors. Very quick Wi-Fi was also available throughout the hotel.

The breakfast room is beautiful, like an underground vault, cool and quite spacious. The choice and quality of what was available, was the best I have ever experienced. You will not find a full English breakfast here but there are scrambled eggs, bacon and small sausages if that is your preference. You will also find a selection of fresh bread, pastries, cheeses, meats, cereals, nuts, dry fruits, fresh fruit and fruit salad, yoghurts, different teas and a coffee machine that does everything. Help yourself to as much or little as you want.

We stayed in room 31 which is at the back of the hotel. There was no view just the building next door, but it was very quiet which is a bonus for a city centre hotel. It did have large French style windows. The room was very clean, tidy and it was replenished daily. It had a large bed and everything we needed, tea/coffee, a small fridge, hairdryer, safe, hanging space, a small desk/counter space and plenty of mirrors. There is a small bathroom with an over bath shower, a very small window just above head height and plenty of hot water. As previously mentioned, the aircon was much appreciated in the high temperatures, it kept the room very comfortable. We would have like to see english speaking channels.

The staff were always professional, friendly and very helpful. Isabelle the manager was always friendly and lovely to speak with, checking how we were enjoying our stay and asking if she could help with anything. Maria a receptionist could not have been more helpful during our stay. She took the time to explain the different areas in Paris and how to get to them, either walking or by Metro. She went above and beyond with advice and booking our tickets for us for Bateaux Mouches and Versailles online. Maria filled both the receptionist and concierge roles. A big thank you to her for making our stay more enjoyable and much easier. Finally, above I have mentioned the quality of the breakfast offered. I also want to mention and praise Naima who was responsible for laying out and replenishing the food and drink and setting and cleaning the tables. There was always a smile with our morning greeting, and she quietly moves around completing her role to the highest standard. Thank you Naima, what you do is much appreciated.

The hotel is very well positioned just two minutes’ walk to the Metro (Rome on Line 2). There is a Service Office at Rome station which we found very helpful to buy tickets, but we chose to use a Navigo Card with 10 tickets on it which we replenished at this office. On Line 2, Montmartre and the Sacre Coeur is only four stops away (a few minutes) from Rome in the direction of Nation. On a different line, 10-15 minutes and you are in the heart of all the hustle and bustle of the centre. A great location without all the crowds. There is also a small supermarket less than a minute walk away which is very helpful for everyday needs and a couple of nearby cafes/brasseries. If you are thinking of staying here, we booked directly with the hotel where we could see several images of different parts of the hotel. This is exactly as it looks now. Would we stay there again if we returned to Paris? Yes, without a doubt. Isabelle you have a very good team and thank you to all the staff of Hotel Berne Opera.