Grand Hotel du Calvados

Name: Grand Hôtel du Calvados
Address: 20 Rue d'Amsterdam, Paris, 75009, FR
Telephone: +33 1 48 74 39 31
Price range: $$

Welcome and comfort in the heart of a vibrant quarter

With its 25 rooms, the Grand Hôtel du Calvados welcomes you in a friendly and intimate atmosphere. Comfortable and perfectly equipped for a stay dedicated to leisure as well as for business trips, it offers a contemporary and elegant décor that is typically Parisian. Its single or double rooms, some of which have a balcony, are each equipped with a private bathroom. The hotel also provides many services, such as the concierge and the bar. Breakfast is served as a buffet and consists of fresh and carefully selected products. A few minutes from the business districts and conveniently close to public transport options, the Grand Hôtel du Calvados is the ideal starting point for discovering Paris.

In the heart of the capital

The Grand Hôtel du Calvados is located in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, about twenty metres from the Gare Saint-Lazare public transport hub. On a business trip, you will be in the heart of a very active district but also just six minutes from the business district of La Défense. If you love to go shopping, the Printemps Haussmann and Galeries Lafayette department stores are less than 10 minutes away on foot while the Triangle d’Or (Golden Triangle) of Parisian luxury is only 15 minutes away by Metro.

Situated in the Quartier de l'Europe, the Grand Hôtel du Calvados invites you to enjoy fascinating cultural experiences, tours and visits, with the Museum of Romantic Life, the Palais Garnier and the Gustave Moreau Museum being less than fifteen minutes away on foot. What’s more, the conveniently accessible Gare Montparnasse enables you to head directly to the Palace of Versailles and, thanks to the RER A, you can be at Disneyland Paris in less than an hour.

Services

A family hotel, the Grand Hôtel du Calvados welcomes you in a warm and personalised way.

Our team is on hand to provide you with all the information you need for your time in Paris. In addition to having a concierge, the hotel is equipped with an elevator and a bar. You will have Wi-Fi accessibility in the room and in the common areas. A breakfast selection comprising fresh products is served in the dedicated dining room.

Please note that the hotel is not air-conditioned, and we do not have facilities for persons with reduced mobility.

At the reception you will find: charging adapter, ironing, sewing, shoe and sneaker cleaning equipment, board games, books etc.

Upon reservation: meeting room with screen and network cabling (20 people), gym

Call 9 for more services and information.

Reception & Concierge

To organise your stay, reserve a table in a restaurant or book a taxi, arrange your transfers to and from the airport or for any other requirements, our reception team is at your service. Multilingual and friendly, our team will strive to meet your expectations and fulfil your needs throughout your stay.

You can contact the concierge via the phone available in your room.

Breakfast

During your stay at the Grand Hôtel du Calvados, you can start your day with a tasty buffet breakfast.

Comprised of fresh fruit, bread, pastries baked on site, an assortment of cheeses and cold cuts, as well as hot drinks including coffee, various kinds of tea and infusions, all carefully selected, it will provide a delicious and energising start to the day that is very much in the Parisian spirit.

Grand Hotel du Calvados - petit déjeuner

Bar

For a strong espresso in the morning before starting your working day, a relaxing cup of tea at 5 p.m. after a shopping session or an aperitif in the early evening, the bar of the Grand Hôtel du Calvados welcomes you for a convivial and quiet opportunity to unwind.

A true haven away from the hustle and bustle of the street, our bar invites you to recharge your batteries at any time of the day.

Services

Concierge
Free Wifi
Breakfast
Elevator
Bar: open from 14h to 22h
Font desk open 24/7
Alarm clock

The rooms

Comfortable retreats with contemporary, elegant and sober decor, the rooms of the Grand Hôtel du Calvados welcome you for your stays alone or as a couple. Restrained colours and soft lines contribute to the feeling of well-being.

Equipped with superior quality bedding and having private bathrooms, they guarantee your comfort and privacy. Some of them are equipped with a balcony offering a delightful view over the rooftops of the district. Ensconced in your room, you can benefit from the Wi-Fi, the safe, and the flat-screen television as well as the concierge service.

Standard Single Room

Ideal for your business trips, the Standard Single Rooms at the Grand Hôtel du Calvados offer you a comfortable and intimate setting in which to rest.

Our Wi-Fi enables your work as well as your relaxation. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom, a safe and a flat-screen TV. Cosy and contemporary, they welcome you for one night or for a longer stay.

Standard Twin Room

Spacious and well-equipped, the Standard Twin Rooms of the Grand Hôtel du Calvados invite you to relax and unwind. With their sober decor in shades of blue and anthracite, they create an intimate, elegant and warm setting that is perfect for a tourist stay or a business trip.

Equipped with a private bathroom, they also have Wi-Fi accessibility, a safe and a flat-screen TV.

Standard Double Room

For a romantic break in the heart of Paris, we invite you to discover our Standard Double Rooms.

Perfectly equipped for your comfort, with each having a private bathroom, safe and flat-screen TV, they are equipped with high-quality bedding. Some even have a balcony. In this elegant cocoon, you can relax and take advantage of the Wi-Fi and the concierge service to organise your visits and outings.

Room amenities

Free WI-FI
Hairdryer
Non-smoking
Safe
Flat screen TV
Private bathroom with shower or Bathtub

Location

close to Saint Lazare

Whatever the reason for your visit to Paris, the location of the Grand Hôtel du Calvados is ideal. Conveniently, the hotel is situated 25 metres from the Gare Saint-Lazare and Metro and RER stations, allowing you to reach the business district of La Défense in 6 minutes, Paris Expo in 25 minutes and the Palace of Versailles and Disneyland Paris in less than an hour. In addition, you will be a five-minute walk from the Grands Magasins department stores and very close to performance venues such as the Casino de Paris and the Opéra Garnier, and famous museums such as the Musée de la Vie Romantique. What’s more, the Louvre and the Arc de Triomphe are only about ten minutes away and Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower less than twenty.

How to reach the hotel

BY AIR

By public transport, it will take you less than an hour to arrive from Paris-Orly Airport and Roissy Charles de Gaulle Airport. Expect the same duration by taxi, depending on the traffic.

BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT

With seven Metro lines and many bus services immediately accessible, it is easy to get to the Grand Hôtel du Calvados from anywhere in Paris or its suburbs. Nearby, you will also find Vélib’ terminals from which you can hire bicycles.

BY TRAIN

The Gare Saint-Lazare is only 25 metres from the hotel. Thanks to the Metro and the RER, it will only take you ten minutes to arrive from the Gare de l'Est or the Gare de Lyon. The Gare Montparnasse is located twelve minutes away by direct Metro route.

BY CAR

If you are arriving from the west of Paris, take the Boulevard Haussmann or the Rue de Constantinople. From the north, the Avenue de Clichy will take you directly to the Rue d'Amsterdam where the Grand Hôtel du Calvados is located. From the Autoroute du Soleil (A6) or the Autoroute de l'Est, take the Boulevard Périphérique to Porte Maillot and follow the signs for the Gare Saint-Lazare. The hotel is located in the heart of the Grands Boulevards and it’s easy to travel on these major arteries to reach the main centres of interest. Three covered pay car parks are situated less than a five-minute walk from the hotel.

Public transport and stations near the hotel

RER: lines A and E
METRO: lines 3, 7, 9, 12, 13 and 14
BUS: services 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29, 32, 42, 43, 66, 80, 94, 95 and 528
VELIB’: Rue d’Athènes Vélib’ station (4 minutes on foot) and Rue de Liège Vélib’ station (6 minutes on foot)

The Gare Saint-Lazare, located about twenty metres from the Grand Hôtel du Calvados, offers options for getting around the heart of Paris or its suburbs (Versailles, La Défense, Marne-la-Vallée, etc.).

The many bus and Metro lines allow you to reach the main attractions and the various districts of the city, often without changing. Or you can opt for soft mobility and use the bicycles that are for hire 24/7 from Vélib’ stations.

Of course, the team of the Grand Hôtel du Calvados is always at your service and happy to book a taxi or a VTC for your trips.

Near the hotel

Saint Lazare

In addition to being a fine example of 19th century industrial architecture, the Gare Saint-Lazare is an important transport hub.

It welcomes trains to and from Normandy and serves the western suburbs of Paris, including Versailles. You will also find access to lines A and E of the RER there. These will take you to La Défense as well as to Disneyland Paris. Finally, four Metro lines are directly available, and three others are accessible by pedestrian links.

Montmartre

A veritable village in the heart of Paris, Montmartre is only fifteen minutes on foot from the Grand Hôtel du Calvados. From the I Love You Wall to the Place du Tertre and its caricaturists, from the emblematic Rue des Abbesses to the iconic Rue Lepic as seen in the wonderful movie Amélie, from the Moulin Rouge to the sublime view across Paris from the forecourt of the Sacré Cœur Basilica, Montmartre is a district not to be missed.

Opéra Garnier

Built at the behest of the Emperor Napoleon III, the Palais Garnier hosts the world class productions of the Paris Opera. A true architectural masterpiece dating from the 19th century, it combines styles replete with splendour and grandeur. From the sumptuous staircase to the foyer, by way of the famous ceiling of the great hall painted by Chagall in the mid-20th century, without forgetting the legend of his ghost, everything contributes to making a visit to this enchanting place truly exceptional. And it’s only a ten-minute walk from the Grand Hôtel du Calvados.

Grand Boulevards

True symbols of Haussmann-era Paris dating from the second half of the 19th century, the Grands Boulevards offer constant entertainment. Setting out from the Grand Hôtel du Calvados, you can go there for a shopping spree in famous department stores such as Printemps Haussmann and Galeries Lafayette.

You can also discover the architectural gems that are the covered passages and you’ll be spoiled for choice among the many performance halls and theatres.

Grand Hotel du Calvados - Grand Boulevards

Palace of Versailles

Directly accessible by train from the Gare Saint-Lazare, the Palace of Versailles is an unparalleled architectural marvel. Originally Louis XIII's hunting lodge and later developed lavishly by Louis XIV, it abounds in splendours such as the Hall of Mirrors and the Trianon. The French-style gardens, where intimate groves and vast ponds are arranged in impeccable alignment, still rustle with the passage of Molière and Racine, Lully, Marie-Antoinette and Madame de Pompadour...