Charles-de-Gaulle
Tech-forward and design-led. Contemporary art collection throughout. Bright, lively lobby that doubles as a coworking space and bar. Think Dutch design sensibility applied to the transit hotel concept.
Book runway-view rooms if you like watching planes — some upper-floor rooms look directly onto the tarmac
Why It Matters
One of the very few airport hotels where the design, tech, and vibe are worth talking about. The Julian Opie artwork on the facade, the 24/7 canteenM, and the fully tablet-controlled rooms make it a standout in a category that's otherwise defined by mediocrity. BREEAM certified.
Airport hotels are nobody's first choice. But citizenM CDG is one of the rare ones that makes you almost glad your flight is at 6 AM. Opened in 2014 right inside the airport complex, it sits a covered 7-minute walk from CDG Terminal 3 — no shuttle needed. The 230 rooms are compact at 14 sq m, but the XL king bed, rainfall shower, and full tablet control of lighting, blinds, and temperature make them feel considered rather than just functional. The lobby-lounge is genuinely good: art on every surface (including a Julian Opie mural covering the entire building facade), Vitra furniture, iMacs available for free, and the canteenM bar-restaurant running 24 hours a day. Look, for what it is — an airport layover hotel — this one actually has a personality.
Where You'll Stay
2 room types available
Accessible King Room
Same layout and features as the standard citizenM bedroom, adapted for wheelchair access. Includes grab rails in bathroom, roll-in shower option, accessible vanity, lower sink, and emergency cord. Contact hotel in advance to confirm specific accessibility feature availability.
XL King · 14 sqmcitizenM Bedroom (King Room)
All 230 rooms are identical in layout — citizenM makes no apologies for this. Each is 14 sq m, which is compact but cleverly organized. The XL king bed is the centrepiece, with high-thread-count European cotton linens and pillowtop mattress. Wall-to-wall windows (with full blackout blinds) bring in daylight — or tarmac views at night. The bathroom is a semi-transparent pod containing a high-pressure rainfall shower with an LED colour-changing lighting system. No bathtub. Everything — lights, blinds, AC, TV, radio — is controlled via the MoodPad touchscreen tablet or the citizenM app. Chromecast built in for streaming Netflix, Prime, Disney+ and others from your own accounts at no charge.
XL King · 14 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Free iMac computers and printing services available in the lobby area.
Creative meeting and coworking spaces. Available for groups and businesses. Contact meetings@anotherstar.com for bookings of fewer than 10 rooms.
Unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi throughout all rooms and public areas. Marriott Bonvoy members who book direct receive complimentary in-room access.
Conceptual art collection throughout the lobby, living room, and elevators from the KRC collection of citizenM founder Rattan Chadha. Julian Opie's large-scale mural covers the entire building facade.
Touch-screen self-check-in takes approximately 60 seconds; check-out 30 seconds. Alternatively available via the citizenM or Marriott app. Ambassadors are on hand to assist.
Available subject to space.
Outdoor terrace with design seating, available in fine weather.
Limited on-site parking via onepark.co — only 10 spots. €2.50/hour or €25/day. Hotel not affiliated and accepts no liability. Reserve in advance via onepark.co.
No swimming pool on property.
No gym or fitness facilities on property.
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