Le Meridien Etoile is located in Paris'17th district, just across the street from the Palace of Congress, a world-class conference and entertainment venue. Convenience here is key: the Meridien Etoile is easily accessed via public transit from the Gare du Nord and its Eurostar service, and just meters away the Paris Peripherique by car. An Air France shuttle bus stops at the hotel and departs every 20 minutes to Charles de Gaulle Airport. Business travelers will find themselves three short Metro stops from La Defense, the heart of Paris' corporate center, and tourists will delight in being only steps away from the famous Champs-Elysées.<br> The newly-refurbished Meridien Etoile is proud to be a "Hotel of the Future." After 27 years of service, it has entered the 21st Century with a new look and new ambitions. The 1,025 elegant and warmly furnished rooms and suites offer a harmonious combination of comfort and modernism. Such carefully-chosen details as grey granite and white tiles in the en-suite bathrooms, polished dark wood furnishings, comfortable armchairs, and complementing hues of beige and blue add to the overall dramatic effect of the decor.<br> This establishment offers world-class dining and entertainment within its very walls. Its restaurant, <b>L'Orénoc</b>, emphasizes creative cuisine, including traditional French dishes with an exotic flair. Guests will enjoy the casual-yet-chic <b>Terrasse du Jazz</b>, a calm oasis set in the interior garden where they can enjoy breakfast or lunch. Jazz enthusiasts will thrill at the hotel's Lionel Hampton Club, where the spirit of the legend lives on in one of his favorite haunts. The <b>Lionel Hampton Jazz Club</b> offers live concerts every night in this beautiful bar overlooking the interior garden. <br>Le Meridien Etoile was recently named winner of the Successful Meetings Pinnacle Award for 2003. For business traveler and tourist alike, the Meridien offers unparalleled comfort, convenience, and service. Le Meridien Etoile is only steps away from fine dining, shopping, and entertainment venues.