Best for
This address suits shopping visits to Paris, with Printemps Haussmann, the boutiques of rue de la Paix and Place Vendôme nearby.
Best for
This address suits shopping visits to Paris, with Printemps Haussmann, the boutiques of rue de la Paix and Place Vendôme nearby.
What makes it special
Have breakfast at Café de la Paix to enjoy its preserved historic interiors, with soft colors and dark wood surrounding your table.
Room to consider
Book a Premium Room Opera view to enjoy the Palais Garnier from your own balcony, with the view specified in the category.
Insider tip
Before adding Club Lounge access to a family booking, note that children under 12 are not admitted to the lounge.
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At InterContinental Paris Le Grand, the Palais Garnier is part of the address, not a distant landmark on an itinerary. The hotel faces the opera house from rue Scribe, with Café de la Paix at street level and the grand public rooms of a nineteenth-century Paris hotel above it. This is a stay for guests who want the city close at hand.
Blue fabrics and a pale patterned wall give this compact room a carefully furnished feel. An armchair stands beside the tall window, while a dark writing table and wooden chair sit across from the bed. Cream molding runs around the ceiling, with a framed portrait adding a theatrical touch. Shaded lamps light the headboard, seating and desk.
Full-length curtains frame the window, and mirrors and dark furniture contrast with the lighter walls. Marble surfaces finish the bathroom, with a mirror and lighting at the basin. A dark wood cabinet sits beside the window.
Blue fabrics and a pale patterned wall give this compact room a carefully furnished feel. An armchair stands beside the tall window, while a dark...
Red and blue accents bring color to patterned walls, cream molding and dark wood furniture. The rooms draw on the Second Empire style, with framed art and shaded lamps. An upholstered armchair sits beside the sleeping area. Across from the bed, a writing table and chair stand close to the window.
The layout includes a marble bathroom. Rooms can face the courtyard or the surrounding streets, with the outlook varying by position. This category also includes an accessible Queen-bed option. Its bedroom and bathroom have a different layout from the other rooms.
Red and blue accents bring color to patterned walls, cream molding and dark wood furniture. The rooms draw on the Second Empire style, with framed...
Children under 12 cannot use the Club Lounge.
Patterned wallpaper and dark bedside furniture give the room a traditional Parisian feel. Cream trim frames the walls and windows, with red or blue fabrics adding color. A writing table offers a place to work beside the sleeping area. Nearby, an upholstered armchair adds a seat away from the bed. Framed art and lamps reflect the Second Empire style.
The marble bathroom has a basin beneath a broad mirror. A glass shower screen sits above the bath. Towels sit in the storage space beneath the vanity counter. Rooms within the Classic family face either the street or the courtyard.
Patterned wallpaper and dark bedside furniture give the room a traditional Parisian feel. Cream trim frames the walls and windows, with red or blue fabrics...
Patterned walls and cream trim frame dark wood tables and upholstered bedroom seating. The Classic collection uses both red and blue accents. Framed pictures and shaded lamps add detail around the headboards. A writing table provides a work surface inside the room. An armchair sits beside the sleeping area, within the same space.
Full-length curtains hang at the glazed outdoor doors. Marble surrounds the bathroom basin and vanity mirror, with a glass screen above the bath. The pale vanity counter has storage beneath it. Traditional furniture and layered fabrics contrast with the lighter wall panels. The color scheme varies from room to room.
Patterned walls and cream trim frame dark wood tables and upholstered bedroom seating. The Classic collection uses both red and blue accents. Framed pictures and...
A broad upholstered armchair provides a place to read beside the sleeping area. A dark writing table gives the room a space for work. Pale walls and cream molding frame the furniture, with blue or red accents. The decoration draws on the Second Empire style. Tall curtains, shaded bedside lamps and framed pictures above the headboard complete the setting.
The marble bathroom combines a bath and shower with a wide vanity mirror. A separate light sits at the basin. These rooms face either the city or the courtyard. An extra bed can accommodate a third guest, depending on the room’s layout.
A broad upholstered armchair provides a place to read beside the sleeping area. A dark writing table gives the room a space for work. Pale...
Patterned wallpaper, cream molding and dark bedside tables give the room its French character. Red or blue fabrics add color to the sleeping area. An armchair and shaded lamp create a place to sit beside the bed. The writing table stands within the bedroom. Framed art reflects the collection’s themes of music and theatre.
Tall curtains hang beside the glazed doors, matching the layered fabrics around the bed. Marble finishes surround the bath, which has a glass shower screen. A broad mirror hangs above the pale vanity counter, with storage beneath it. Separate lighting serves the basin. Wallpaper and fabric colors differ between the King-bed and Twin-bed layouts.
Patterned wallpaper, cream molding and dark bedside tables give the room its French character. Red or blue fabrics add color to the sleeping area. An...
Pale decorative walls set off blue or red fabrics and dark wood furniture. An armchair sits near the window, offering a place to read. A writing table provides a separate work surface beneath a shaded lamp. Cream molding outlines the ceiling and wall panels. Framed art hangs above the headboard, adding to the traditional French decoration.
The marble bathroom has a bath fitted with a shower screen. A mirror and basin lights serve the vanity. Tall curtains frame the glazed outdoor doors, with soft fabrics also surrounding the sleeping area. This category has layouts with room for an extra bed for a third guest.
Pale decorative walls set off blue or red fabrics and dark wood furniture. An armchair sits near the window, offering a place to read. A...
Red fabrics and carpet give the bedroom a rich palette, softened by cream molding and patterned walls. Ballet pictures hang near the bed, with an armchair beside the glazed doors. Dark wood furniture includes a writing table and bedside tables, each served by shaded lights. The decoration draws on the nearby opera house’s theatrical character.
Marble continues through the bathroom, where a bathtub and shower sit apart from the vanity. A broad mirror hangs above the basin. Some sleeping layouts include an extra bed for a third guest. Pale curtains complement the red fabrics, with a sheer layer across the glazed doors.
Red fabrics and carpet give the bedroom a rich palette, softened by cream molding and patterned walls. Ballet pictures hang near the bed, with an...
Children under 12 cannot use the Club Lounge.
Cream wall panels and red or blue accents reflect the Grand Hôtel’s traditional decoration. Dark furniture stands against the pale walls, with an upholstered armchair beside the bed. Tall curtains, framed art and shaded lamps give the room a residential feel. A writing table and chair provide a place to work within the bedroom.
The bathroom continues the marble finishes, with a glass shower screen above the bath. A large mirror sits over the basin, where separate lighting illuminates the vanity. Rooms can overlook the courtyard or the neighboring streets. Colors and furniture arrangements also vary between individual rooms.
Cream wall panels and red or blue accents reflect the Grand Hôtel’s traditional decoration. Dark furniture stands against the pale walls, with an upholstered armchair...
Children under 12 cannot use the Club Lounge.
An upholstered armchair offers a place to read beside the bedroom’s tall window. A dark writing table stands elsewhere in the room. Blue or red accents set off the cream walls and molding. Traditional furniture, framed art and shaded lamps reflect the Second Empire style. Softer fabrics surround the headboard and window.
Marble surfaces extend through the bathroom, with a shower screen above the bath. A wide mirror hangs over the vanity, and lights serve the basin. The bath area opens separately from the bedroom. Rooms can face the city or courtyard. Some layouts allow an extra bed for a third guest.
An upholstered armchair offers a place to read beside the bedroom’s tall window. A dark writing table stands elsewhere in the room. Blue or red...
Mirrored panels rise behind the headboard, adding depth to the pale bedroom decoration. Upholstered seating and a coffee table form a lounge area close to the bed, with dark furniture setting off the beige and gray fabrics. Framed artwork and shaded lamps complement the suite’s soft color palette.
The bathroom includes a vintage-style bathtub beside an Italian shower with glass doors. Marble surfaces extend around the basin, with a broad mirror and lighting above the vanity. A dark stone countertop sets off the lighter walls. A writing table provides a work surface within the suite.
Mirrored panels rise behind the headboard, adding depth to the pale bedroom decoration. Upholstered seating and a coffee table form a lounge area close to...
The Sofa Bed version has a larger floor plan than the standard Junior Suite.
A sofa and upholstered armchairs form a seating area around a glass coffee table. Pale fabrics soften the mirror panels and cream walls. Dark bedside furniture frames the leather headboard, bringing contrast to the sleeping area.
The bathroom has a vintage-style bathtub and a separate Italian shower. Marble surfaces and a broad mirror carry the pale color scheme into this space. Some suites face the city, while others look into the courtyard. The furniture and its arrangement vary between these layouts.
A sofa and upholstered armchairs form a seating area around a glass coffee table. Pale fabrics soften the mirror panels and cream walls. Dark bedside...
A sofa, armchair and coffee table form a lounge area within the bedroom. Pale fabrics cover the seats, with a patterned carpet beneath them. Mirror panels frame the leather headboard. Dark bedside furniture and shaded lamps contrast with the lighter decoration. Full-length curtains hang beside the glazed outdoor doors.
A vintage-style bathtub sits alongside an enclosed Italian shower in the bathroom. Marble surrounds the vanity, with a large mirror above the basin. A dark writing table and chair stand opposite the bed. Shelves frame the television. Suites face either the city or the courtyard, with bed and seating layouts varying between them.
A sofa, armchair and coffee table form a lounge area within the bedroom. Pale fabrics cover the seats, with a patterned carpet beneath them. Mirror...
A door separates the living room from a bedroom furnished in pale gray and beige tones. Large mirrors and cream wall panels give the sleeping area a light interior, while dark furniture adds contrast. Upholstery softens the bed and seating, with lamps on either side of the headboard.
The bathroom has marble finishes and opens off the bedroom area. A bathtub and shower provide different bathing options, with lighting arranged around the vanity mirror. The suite looks toward the Winter Garden.
A door separates the living room from a bedroom furnished in pale gray and beige tones. Large mirrors and cream wall panels give the sleeping...
A door separates the bedroom from the living room, with pale gray and beige fabrics used across both spaces. Cream wall detailing frames the dark furniture. Behind the padded headboard, a broad mirror reflects the bedside lamps.
The marble bathroom has a bathtub and shower, with a wide mirror above the vanity and lights beside it. Full-length curtains frame the glazed outdoor doors. Within the suite, a writing table offers a surface for work.
A door separates the bedroom from the living room, with pale gray and beige fabrics used across both spaces. Cream wall detailing frames the dark...
A door links the bedroom to a separate living room. Pale wall panels and soft fabrics create a light interior around the large mirrors. Dark furniture and shaded lamps add contrast, with a padded headboard and bedside tables in the sleeping area.
Full-length curtains frame the glazed doors beside the bedroom. The marble bathroom has a bathtub with a hand shower, and the vanity has its own lighting. Gray and beige tones bring a restrained palette to the traditional French decoration. Individual suites vary in their layout.
A door links the bedroom to a separate living room. Pale wall panels and soft fabrics create a light interior around the large mirrors. Dark...
The floor area shown is an average; individual suite layouts vary.
A pale sofa, patterned armchairs and a glass coffee table furnish the sitting room. Upholstered footstools add seats around the lounge. Tall windows frame the space, where dark cabinets contrast with cream walls. Framed art, objects and shaded lamps recall the style of a Haussmann apartment. The bedroom lies apart from this main living area.
A cream headboard and dark bedside lamps give the bedroom a quieter palette. Mirror panels frame the doorway to its bathroom. Pale stone surrounds a freestanding bathtub in a vintage style. At the foot of the bed, a long upholstered bench faces shelves and decorative objects.
A pale sofa, patterned armchairs and a glass coffee table furnish the sitting room. Upholstered footstools add seats around the lounge. Tall windows frame the...
The location makes a difference from the first morning. A guest can step out toward the opera district, continue to the department stores on boulevard Haussmann, or walk toward rue de la Paix and Place Vendôme without planning a long transfer. The hotel is central and active, with a different pace from a secluded residential address.
The surrounding streets draw shoppers, theater audiences, and business visitors throughout the day. That energy is part of the appeal, though it is worth understanding before choosing a room.
Inside, La Verrière offers a calmer place to pause beneath its glass roof. Returning to this winter garden after an afternoon on the boulevards gives the day a different pace, without requiring another journey across the city. The contrast between the active streets and a quieter interior is one of the hotel's practical strengths.
Empress Eugénie inaugurated the Grand Hôtel in 1862, before the Palais Garnier opened across the way. Its Second Empire character remains visible in the scale of the building and its reception rooms. Architect Pierre-Yves Rochon oversaw a renovation that brought the historic interiors into a more contemporary stay. Corridors, salons, and the opera-facing setting retain the sense of a substantial Paris institution, while the guest rooms offer a more current interpretation of that heritage. Guests still use these spaces; the history is not confined to a plaque.
This is a large hotel with an active public life. Guests looking for an intimate house should weigh that scale against the convenience of moving between a performance, dinner, and their room in the same neighborhood.
The hotel's Cosy, Classic, and Premium categories serve different needs, from a short city stay to more space for work or a longer visit. A Premium Opera-view category is listed separately.
Some balcony or opera-view features are category-dependent or offered at extra cost. The room name matters more than an assumption based on the address.
Classic rooms carry red and blue accents that refer to the hotel's Second Empire story. Premium rooms add a more generous work setting, while the Opera-view version makes the facing landmark a defined part of the category. Before booking, compare the exact view and balcony description for the selected room rather than treating every room as equivalent.
Suites offer another way to use the hotel. The Junior Suite adds living space; a One Bedroom Suite separates the bedroom from a sitting room. Ambassador Suites take inspiration from Paris apartments, while Royal and Presidential Suites occupy the more formal end of the collection. For a family or a longer visit, layout may matter more than a higher category label alone.
The Royal Suite's two bedrooms, sitting room, and private dining area make it a different proposition from a standard city room. The hotel also describes historic Presidential Suites with two bedrooms. These are distinctive choices, but details such as a balcony or a particular view should still be confirmed for the suite actually reserved.
Café de la Paix has a life beyond the hotel lobby. Its corner position beside the Palais Garnier makes it as useful for a coffee before walking the city as for a meal after a performance. The interior retains listed historic decor, while the terrace connects the restaurant to the movement of the opera district.
The menu draws on French classics, including onion soup, sole, and seafood. That gives guests a clear dining option at the hotel without requiring every meal to take place there. The point is convenience with a sense of place: one can return from the city, sit down at a familiar Paris address, and remain close to the room.
La Verrière changes the mood. The hotel's winter garden sits beneath a broad glass roof, with space for a light lunch, a drink, or an unhurried meeting. It is particularly useful when a day of museums or shopping calls for a pause but not a retreat upstairs. The room itself, rather than a view outside, carries the experience.
For a more enclosed setting, the Bar du Grand Hôtel has leather seating and dark wood. It suits a conversation before dinner or a quieter end to the evening. These three spaces give the hotel different rhythms: the public theater of the café, the daylight of La Verrière, and the intimacy of the bar.
The first-floor Dermo Ocean Spa by Algotherm provides treatment rooms, including a double cabin, as well as a hammam, sauna, and relaxation area. It is a contained city spa rather than a resort complex. Guests who want time for a treatment between appointments can do so without leaving the building; the fitness center is another on-site option.
Club Lounge access offers a different sort of structure. The lounge overlooks La Verrière and provides a quieter setting for breakfast, a meeting, or time between outings. Access depends on the room or booking terms, so it should be checked rather than assumed. In a hotel with substantial public areas, that distinction can matter to the feel of a stay.
The Salon Opéra shows what the hotel's scale can do. The grand ballroom is one of several event spaces within the building, allowing a reception or conference to take place in rooms connected to the Grand Hôtel's history. The hotel also has smaller salons, so an event need not rely on the ballroom alone.
For a group, the practical appeal is bringing rooms, dining, and meeting spaces together opposite the Palais Garnier. A couple visiting for a performance may value exactly the same address for a different reason. The building accommodates both kinds of stay without asking either guest to travel across Paris for the evening's main event.
InterContinental Paris Le Grand is most convincing when its setting is the point of the trip. Choose a room category carefully, leave time for Café de la Paix, and use the public rooms rather than treating them as a route to the lift. The hotel is large and lively, but its history and location give that scale a clear purpose.
La Verrière's palm-filled winter garden gives guests a bright indoor setting for a coffee break away from the surrounding city streets.
The Algotherm spa has a double treatment room, allowing couples to arrange time together without having to book separate treatment rooms.
For private celebrations, Salon Opéra offers a historic ballroom setting with a stained-glass dome and crystal chandelier, bringing architectural character to the occasion.
2 rue Scribe, 75009 Paris, France
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Yes. InterContinental Paris Le Grand is worth it for travelers who want a landmark hotel beside Opera Garnier. It is strongest for classic Paris stays, opera nights, business trips, events, shopping, and historic hotel atmosphere.
InterContinental Paris Le Grand is at 2 Rue Scribe, beside Place de l'Opera in Paris's 9th arrondissement. The location works well for Opera Garnier, Galeries Lafayette, Printemps, Place Vendome, the Louvre, and central metro access.
InterContinental Paris Le Grand has 458 rooms and suites decorated in an updated Second Empire style. Many rooms connect the hotel's historic character with contemporary comfort, city views, or Opera Garnier outlooks.
Rooms and suites are elegant, classic, and inspired by the hotel's 19th-century Paris setting. Travelers should compare Opera-view rooms, signature suites, club categories, and courtyard rooms before booking.
Yes. InterContinental Paris Le Grand was inaugurated under Napoleon III and has been part of Paris hotel history since 1862. The building, salons, Cafe de la Paix, and Opera location make the history central to the stay.
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