BALMORAL CHAMPS ELYSEES, Paris

Hotel Balmoral is located 100 metres from Avenue des Champs-Elysées and Charles de Gaulle Etoile Metro Station. The hotel sits a short walk from Arc de Triomphe, with Air France bus terminal 50 metres away. Guests use free public transport tickets available through the 24-hour front desk.

The hotel provides each guest a complimentary smartphone with international press access. Free iPads with music and videos can be borrowed from reception. High-speed fibre-optic internet and WiFi are available at no cost throughout the property.

Rooms are air-conditioned and soundproof, some including a private balcony and coffee machine. Private bathrooms in select rooms offer luxury bathrobes and large tubs. Each room has an LCD TV and minibar, with Egyptian cotton bedding on comfortable beds.

Guests enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet with fresh pastries, eggs, bacon, sausages, fruits, and fresh-squeezed orange juice. Breakfast can be served in the room or on the small garden terrace. The bar offers a range of aperitifs, wine, and soft drinks along with free newspapers.

The hotel offers family rooms and suites, with a provided crib for young children. Babysitting and child services can be arranged, and a kid-friendly buffet is available at breakfast. Staff organize tours of Versailles and the Louvre, and provide free tickets to Arc de Triomphe.

Location: 100 metres from Champs-Elysées and Arc de Triomphe

Complimentary: Free smartphone and iPad with international press

Breakfast: Complimentary buffet with fresh pastries, eggs, juices

Rooms: Soundproof, air-conditioned with some balcony views

Family: Family suites, babysitting, kid-friendly buffet

Services: Electric bicycle rental, concierge, 24-hour front desk