Holiday Inn Paris - Gare de Lyon Bastille by IHG

Every now and then a four-star earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Holiday Inn Paris - Gare de Lyon Bastille by IHG, in 12th arr., is one of those. 12th arr. is doing some of the heavy lifting here: it's a short ride from the main sights, and that proximity does change the trip.…

Every now and then a four-star earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Holiday Inn Paris - Gare de Lyon Bastille by IHG, in 12th arr., is one of those. 12th arr. is doing some of the heavy lifting here: it's a short ride from the main sights, and that proximity does change the trip. Inside, the rooms are well-appointed, and guests pick out reliable wi-fi as the small things that add up over a stay. The numbers behind the reviews tell their own story, well over 1,700 reviews, scoring solid on balance. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Recent rates have been hovering around €207 a night, which lands as a middle-of-the-road option for the city. Whether Holiday Inn Paris - Gare de Lyon Bastille by IHG is the right fit depends on the trip, but it earns a place on the comparison shortlist for Paris more often than not.