silver-tls
Jan 24, 12, 3:02 pm
Corp rates are all the same at the above hotels but I am a RA at Intercontinental but no status at the other 2. I arrive from BKK at 6am so the 8am checkin would be a huge plus. Which would you choose?
France - Intercontinental Le Grand as RA or Le Bristol / Le Maurice
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slawecki
Jan 24, 12, 4:53 pm
Corp rates are all the same at the above hotels but I am a RA at Intercontinental but no status at the other 2. I arrive from BKK at 6am so the 8am checkin would be a huge plus. Which would you choose?
i'd call to get a checkin. i have sat(set, sitted whatever?) in a paris hotel lobby on 3 occasions til-1-2pm. actually did not sit, went to a wine bar in the 6th, and had local wine and toast with foie gras for breakfast with a pot(9/0) of wine on each occasion. you seen one hotel in paris, you've seen them all.the pickpockets hang out in the expensive hotel district.
i'd call to get a checkin. i have sat(set, sitted whatever?) in a paris hotel lobby on 3 occasions til-1-2pm. actually did not sit, went to a wine bar in the 6th, and had local wine and toast with foie gras for breakfast with a pot(9/0) of wine on each occasion. you seen one hotel in paris, you've seen them all.the pickpockets hang out in the expensive hotel district.
luxury
Jan 27, 12, 11:46 am
I once arrived early in the morning on a SQ flight from SIN. I was RA back then and stayed at Le Grand -- they were able to get me into a room about 7am (upon arrival) until my Opera view suite was ready a bit later on.
If the early check-in is paramount, Le Grand is the best way to go. The other hotels "may" be able to accommodate.
All 3 properties are Virtuoso and at Le Grand the Virtuoso amenity is complimentary Club IC access.
If the early check-in is paramount, Le Grand is the best way to go. The other hotels "may" be able to accommodate.
All 3 properties are Virtuoso and at Le Grand the Virtuoso amenity is complimentary Club IC access.
silver-tls
Jan 31, 12, 11:41 am
Leaning towards the IC Le Grand since I'm an RA and the early check-in is important since we've had vacations where a day is almost wasted with the hotel saying it will be ready in 30 min that turns into hours.
The rates are all the same at 285 EUR for all 3 in a basic room.
The rates are all the same at 285 EUR for all 3 in a basic room.
stimpy
Feb 21, 12, 1:20 am
The IC is the easy choice for a RA. You not only get early check in, but all RA's get Club access now. So you can check in at the Club and have a nice breakfast while they get your room ready. However I would advise you to call a day or two before to let them know you will be arriving early. It's a big hotel and its best to give them a chance to have your room ready. I forgot to do this recently and it took an hour to get a room ready for me. It wasn't so bad though as I had a nice relaxing breakfast in the club.
I also got a nice upgrade to a very large junior suite. ;)
I also got a nice upgrade to a very large junior suite. ;)
nicolas75
Feb 21, 12, 2:08 pm
Le Meurice and le Bristol are not in the same league, compared to Le Grand.
If you are looking for a very solid luxury business hotel with all the Royal Ambassador perks, stay at Le Grand. Service is charming at the club lounge. But the hotel is too big to offer bespoke service. No pool.
If you want to stay in a real palace, my first choice would go to Le Meurice (lovely hotel, great restaurant, superb bar), my second to Le Bristol (excellent service, nice restaurant, prestigious location, pleasant but traditional décor).
If you are looking for a very solid luxury business hotel with all the Royal Ambassador perks, stay at Le Grand. Service is charming at the club lounge. But the hotel is too big to offer bespoke service. No pool.
If you want to stay in a real palace, my first choice would go to Le Meurice (lovely hotel, great restaurant, superb bar), my second to Le Bristol (excellent service, nice restaurant, prestigious location, pleasant but traditional décor).