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InterContinental Paris Le Grand is a historic luxury hotel overlooking the Palais Garnier opera house in Paris's 9th Arrondissement. A member of the InterContinental brand, the hotel combines Second Empire architecture with contemporary comfort across diverse room types and dining venues.
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The InterContinental Paris Le Grand occupies a prominent position on the Grand Boulevards in the 9th Arrondissement, directly facing the Palais Garnier. The hotel's triangular footprint fills an entire city block, a legacy of its construction in 1862 during Baron Haussmann's Paris reconstruction. Nearby landmarks include the Olympia entertainment venue and the prestigious rue de la Paix and place Vendôme shopping districts.
The hotel offers rooms and suites in multiple categories: Cosy, Classique, Premium, and Premium with opera views, alongside one-bedroom and junior suites. Specialty suites include the Ambassadeur, Royale, Présidentielles, La Parisienne, Pearl, Opéra, Eugénie, and Charles Garnier suites. Second Empire styling—updated with contemporary refinement—defines each room, with some offering direct views of the Palais Garnier.
Café de la Paix anchors the ground floor, a 160-year-old establishment known for French classics and views of the Palais Garnier. The hotel also houses La Verrière, a winter garden setting for cocktails, lunches, and quiet moments, and a bar featuring British influences. Thursday through Saturday evenings, live piano performances and vocalists enliven the bar atmosphere.
The Algotherm Dermo Ocean Spa offers signature treatments within an intimate, refined setting. For events, the Salon Opéra serves as a grand ballroom for galas, weddings, and receptions. The property supports business gatherings and celebrations with multiple luxuriously equipped spaces managed by dedicated event staff.
Designed by architect Alfred Armand and inaugurated on 5 May 1862 by Empress Eugénie, the InterContinental Paris Le Grand was originally built with 800 rooms across four floors. Haussmann-style architecture with mansard roofing defines the exterior. The hotel underwent comprehensive renovation by designer Pierre-Yves Rochon from 1985 to 1990 and again from 2001 to 2003. Café de la Paix has operated continuously since the hotel's opening. The property has hosted royalty throughout its history and served as a location for portions of Jean-Luc Godard's 1965 film Alphaville and Roman Polanski's 1988 film Frantic.
Editorial verification: InterContinental Paris le Grand is affiliated with InterContinental; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
The hotel is in Paris's 9th Arrondissement on the Grand Boulevards, directly facing the Palais Garnier opera house.
The hotel offers Cosy, Classique, Premium, and Premium opera-view rooms, as well as junior suites, one-bedroom suites, and specialty suites including Ambassadeur, Royale, Présidentielles, La Parisienne, Pearl, Opéra, Eugénie, and Charles Garnier suites.
Café de la Paix on the ground floor serves French classics with opera views. La Verrière offers a winter garden setting for cocktails and lunch. A bar with British influences features live piano and vocal performances Thursday through Saturday.
Yes, the Algotherm Dermo Ocean Spa provides signature spa treatments in an intimate, refined environment.
The hotel was designed by architect Alfred Armand and inaugurated on 5 May 1862 by Empress Eugénie, with the official opening on 30 June 1862. It was comprehensively renovated in 2001–2003.
Yes. The Salon Opéra serves as a grand ballroom for galas, weddings, and receptions, with support for business meetings across multiple luxuriously equipped spaces.
InterContinental Paris le Grand is affiliated with InterContinental; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
InterContinental Paris le Grand is in Paris, France. Address: 9th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, France.
| Location | Paris, France |
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| Address | 9th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, France |
| Brand / alliance | InterContinental |
| Official website | parislegrand.intercontinental.com |
| General manager | Christophe Laure · Directeur Général · source: journaldespalaces.com, checked 2026-10-04 |
| Area guide | Quartier de la Chaussée-d'Antin luxury hotels |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
Sources: parislegrand.intercontinental.com/fr/ · en.wikipedia.org/wiki/InterContinental_Paris_Le_Grand_Hotel
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