PARIS, Feb. 14, 2012 -- Choice Hotels Europe is proud to announce the addition of its second Clarion Collection property in central Paris: the Clarion Collection Etoile Saint Honore hotel. Holder of the "eco label", this 4-star property offers a new destination for business and leisure travelers.

Nestled in the heart of the 8th district, in one of the most popular Parisian avenues, the Clarion Collection Etoile Saint Honore hotel is composed of 85 recently-renovated rooms and suites, a breakfast room, a private car park and one fully-equipped meeting room for up to 80 people.

The Clarion Collection Etoile Saint Honore hotel is pleased to offer its customers a special "All for You" package, consisting of breakfast, a glass of champagne, a "tea time buffet", non-alcoholic drinks in the mini bar, as well as free Wi-Fi access.

With three levels of service -- Superior rooms decorated in a Louis XVI-inspired style; Premium rooms with modern lines and contemporary design; and large Suites, allowing a panoramic view of some of the most famous monuments of the French capital -- this 4-star hotel offers travelers all the charm, luxury and elegance of Paris.

Three nearby metro stations providing direct access to La Defense, Porte Maillot, Saint Lazare and Gare du Nord train stations, make the Clarion Collection Etoile Saint Honore hotel the perfect base for its business customers.

A few minutes away from the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs-Elysees Avenue, the Louvre Museum and the Parc Monceau, the Clarion Collection Etoile Saint Honore hotel is the ideal lodging solution to explore the City of Lights and its history. The many shops and restaurants of the Champs-Elysees, the golden triangle of the Madeleine and the Grands Boulevards, not far from the hotel, will delight fashion lovers and the finest gourmets.

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