Holiday Inn Paris Opera Grands Boulevards (Master Thread)
Mar 13, 2012, 2:30 pm
#17
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: PWM, BOS
Programs: AA EXP, Marriott Plat, Accor Plat+++
Posts: 850
This hotel used to be 15,000 and moved up to 25,000 with the recent changes. You should be able to still get the 15,000 pt per night if you call. It was one of the outliers because it is relatively new.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/17845554-post10.html
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Mar 14, 2012, 1:57 pm
#18
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: NYC
Programs: AA; The Peninsula
Posts: 209
This hotel used to be 15,000 and moved up to 25,000 with the recent changes. You should be able to still get the 15,000 pt per night if you call. It was one of the outliers because it is relatively new.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/17845554-post10.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/17845554-post10.html
Mar 14, 2012, 11:00 pm
#19
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 325
Got it for 15,000 =)
So i called and got transferred to a Priority club person rather than reservations.
No mention of one time only and no mention of 10,000 point gifts.
Anyways 3 nights at 25,000 removed from account with 30,000 point put back in. Not bad if I may say so.
Thanks for all your help!
No mention of one time only and no mention of 10,000 point gifts.
Anyways 3 nights at 25,000 removed from account with 30,000 point put back in. Not bad if I may say so.
Thanks for all your help!
Mar 16, 2012, 3:32 pm
#20
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 247
Not perfect but really highly recommended!!
Just completed 4 night stay on points (at the old 15k rate).
+++++
Fantastic location!! - We loved the vibrant area.
Decent sized modern room with a comfy bed.
Great transport links - Metro outside door & not too far from Roissybus.
Very friendly & helpful staff - especially Jean - but all the staff were very friendly & professional.
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Some noise from street - The soundproofing was pretty good but there was some serious partying going down on Sat night (& Sun morning). We didn't find it disturbed us too much & we found it quite entertaining that the street was still packed with revellers at 5.30am.
Personally I wouldn't choose a courtyard room - they looked quite a lot smaller on the plans.
Breakfast at €18 pp - was OK & represented only reasonable value
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No plat recognition
Poor Internet speed - Wireless Internet wasn't too expensive (€6 per 24hrs) but the speed was barely 0.5MB - so only just about good enough for a little surfing & checking e-mails.
Room very hot - Admittedly it was mild for March but the Air-con was switched off & it was practically impossible to cool the room to lower than 25C. The staff were very good and offered us 2 other rooms to see if they were cooler. The room we went for was on a higher floor & was a tiny bit cooler.
The staff said that it was because the hotel was very well insulated when it was rebuilt but I'm certain we weren't the only people complaining. Surely they could arrange to turn on the Air con if it is too warm.
Overall though we had a fantastic time & would definitely recommend the Hotel.
+++++
Fantastic location!! - We loved the vibrant area.
Decent sized modern room with a comfy bed.
Great transport links - Metro outside door & not too far from Roissybus.
Very friendly & helpful staff - especially Jean - but all the staff were very friendly & professional.
=====
Some noise from street - The soundproofing was pretty good but there was some serious partying going down on Sat night (& Sun morning). We didn't find it disturbed us too much & we found it quite entertaining that the street was still packed with revellers at 5.30am.
Personally I wouldn't choose a courtyard room - they looked quite a lot smaller on the plans.
Breakfast at €18 pp - was OK & represented only reasonable value
-----
No plat recognition
Poor Internet speed - Wireless Internet wasn't too expensive (€6 per 24hrs) but the speed was barely 0.5MB - so only just about good enough for a little surfing & checking e-mails.
Room very hot - Admittedly it was mild for March but the Air-con was switched off & it was practically impossible to cool the room to lower than 25C. The staff were very good and offered us 2 other rooms to see if they were cooler. The room we went for was on a higher floor & was a tiny bit cooler.
The staff said that it was because the hotel was very well insulated when it was rebuilt but I'm certain we weren't the only people complaining. Surely they could arrange to turn on the Air con if it is too warm.
Overall though we had a fantastic time & would definitely recommend the Hotel.
Last edited by SamsoniteBoy; Mar 17, 2012 at 11:25 am
Apr 26, 2023, 10:54 am
#23
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: SXB
Programs: FB Silver, BA Silver, BD Gold rememberer, IHG Diamond Royal Ambassador, Hilton and Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,583
Due to my usual IC PLG being booked out, I am currently in the HI Grand Boulevard. I am not of course trying to compare as the former is double the price of the latter, and review it with an open mind.
Location and view: it's within walking distance of the Louvre (15 minutes) but in a rather average area. Convenient metro access nearby. The views from the rooms is totally uninteresting (the main function of windows is to let light in).
Check-in and recognition: the people at the front desk are smiling and nice. A "thank-you-for-your-loyalty" greeting was mentionned, I was offered the benefits. A welcome note was present in the room, handwritten. It was a nice touch. I was informed that booking the breakfast at check-in was € 19 and on-the-day at 23 €. I declined initially, but, afterwards after checking the Internet for breakfast pictures, I decided to have it at the hotel and I called the reception and they added it on the booking. It was no longer "check-in" but neither "on the breakfast day" so they could have said no. I was given the code for the free wifi.
The room: OMG it's small... But TBH in this price range it's not _that_ small. The shower stall was spacious enough. Pictures will say more than a thousand words.
The corridor leading to the room.
A basin.
The bed takes half of the room.
The other half of the room. THe working area is rather impractical due to the ceiling. You can put a laptop on the table, but barely.
The bathroom.
The shower stall.
On the plus side, there are power plugs right by the bed, so you can use your favorite device in your bed without worrying about power cords being too short.
Breakfast: Extremely satisfying. At 19 € it's a full buffet (pastries, coffee, fresh orange juice, other regular juice, fresh fruit salad, cheese plate, eggs, jams, salad, saucage, potatoes, bacon, salmon, mushrooms, beans, bacon, coffee). The breakfast room is spacious and nice. I was also greeted at breakfast with a mention of my status.
Extra: there is a lounge area with table where one can work quietly, in the basement. It's comfortable and well-lit.
All in all, I am fully satisfied with this hotel given the price paid.
Location and view: it's within walking distance of the Louvre (15 minutes) but in a rather average area. Convenient metro access nearby. The views from the rooms is totally uninteresting (the main function of windows is to let light in).
Check-in and recognition: the people at the front desk are smiling and nice. A "thank-you-for-your-loyalty" greeting was mentionned, I was offered the benefits. A welcome note was present in the room, handwritten. It was a nice touch. I was informed that booking the breakfast at check-in was € 19 and on-the-day at 23 €. I declined initially, but, afterwards after checking the Internet for breakfast pictures, I decided to have it at the hotel and I called the reception and they added it on the booking. It was no longer "check-in" but neither "on the breakfast day" so they could have said no. I was given the code for the free wifi.
The room: OMG it's small... But TBH in this price range it's not _that_ small. The shower stall was spacious enough. Pictures will say more than a thousand words.
The corridor leading to the room.
A basin.
The bed takes half of the room.
The other half of the room. THe working area is rather impractical due to the ceiling. You can put a laptop on the table, but barely.
The bathroom.
The shower stall.
On the plus side, there are power plugs right by the bed, so you can use your favorite device in your bed without worrying about power cords being too short.
Breakfast: Extremely satisfying. At 19 € it's a full buffet (pastries, coffee, fresh orange juice, other regular juice, fresh fruit salad, cheese plate, eggs, jams, salad, saucage, potatoes, bacon, salmon, mushrooms, beans, bacon, coffee). The breakfast room is spacious and nice. I was also greeted at breakfast with a mention of my status.
Extra: there is a lounge area with table where one can work quietly, in the basement. It's comfortable and well-lit.
All in all, I am fully satisfied with this hotel given the price paid.
Last edited by Richelieu; Apr 27, 2023 at 4:37 am
Jun 25, 2023, 12:47 pm
#24
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: NJ USA
Programs: AA PLAT 2MM, MR TITANIUM 2M, HH DIA, Hyatt EXP, BW DIA, IC AMB, IHG PLAT, UA GLD
Posts: 1,086
Due to my usual IC PLG being booked out, I am currently in the HI Grand Boulevard. I am not of course trying to compare as the former is double the price of the latter, and review it with an open mind.
Location and view: it's within walking distance of the Louvre (15 minutes) but in a rather average area. Convenient metro access nearby. The views from the rooms is totally uninteresting (the main function of windows is to let light in).
Check-in and recognition: the people at the front desk are smiling and nice. A "thank-you-for-your-loyalty" greeting was mentionned, I was offered the benefits. A welcome note was present in the room, handwritten. It was a nice touch. I was informed that booking the breakfast at check-in was € 19 and on-the-day at 23 €. I declined initially, but, afterwards after checking the Internet for breakfast pictures, I decided to have it at the hotel and I called the reception and they added it on the booking. It was no longer "check-in" but neither "on the breakfast day" so they could have said no. I was given the code for the free wifi.
The room: OMG it's small... But TBH in this price range it's not _that_ small. The shower stall was spacious enough. Pictures will say more than a thousand words.
(...)
On the plus side, there are power plugs right by the bed, so you can use your favorite device in your bed without worrying about power cords being too short.
Breakfast: Extremely satisfying. At 19 € it's a full buffet (pastries, coffee, fresh orange juice, other regular juice, fresh fruit salad, cheese plate, eggs, jams, salad, saucage, potatoes, bacon, salmon, mushrooms, beans, bacon, coffee). The breakfast room is spacious and nice. I was also greeted at breakfast with a mention of my status.
Extra: there is a lounge area with table where one can work quietly, in the basement. It's comfortable and well-lit.
All in all, I am fully satisfied with this hotel given the price paid.
Location and view: it's within walking distance of the Louvre (15 minutes) but in a rather average area. Convenient metro access nearby. The views from the rooms is totally uninteresting (the main function of windows is to let light in).
Check-in and recognition: the people at the front desk are smiling and nice. A "thank-you-for-your-loyalty" greeting was mentionned, I was offered the benefits. A welcome note was present in the room, handwritten. It was a nice touch. I was informed that booking the breakfast at check-in was € 19 and on-the-day at 23 €. I declined initially, but, afterwards after checking the Internet for breakfast pictures, I decided to have it at the hotel and I called the reception and they added it on the booking. It was no longer "check-in" but neither "on the breakfast day" so they could have said no. I was given the code for the free wifi.
The room: OMG it's small... But TBH in this price range it's not _that_ small. The shower stall was spacious enough. Pictures will say more than a thousand words.
(...)
On the plus side, there are power plugs right by the bed, so you can use your favorite device in your bed without worrying about power cords being too short.
Breakfast: Extremely satisfying. At 19 € it's a full buffet (pastries, coffee, fresh orange juice, other regular juice, fresh fruit salad, cheese plate, eggs, jams, salad, saucage, potatoes, bacon, salmon, mushrooms, beans, bacon, coffee). The breakfast room is spacious and nice. I was also greeted at breakfast with a mention of my status.
Extra: there is a lounge area with table where one can work quietly, in the basement. It's comfortable and well-lit.
All in all, I am fully satisfied with this hotel given the price paid.
Any additional reviews or restaurant suggestions in the area?
Last edited by FLYGVA; Jun 29, 2023 at 10:03 am Reason: deleted pictures out of quoted pos
Jun 25, 2023, 1:54 pm
#25
Join Date: Apr 2016
Programs: IHG Diamond AMB, M&M SEN
Posts: 138
I agree with the opinion above. Additionally we were able to check in early back in April in one of the two booked rooms (arrived 11:30).
Another thing about breakfast I liked they have dedicated IHG One tables which were never fully occupied.
We visited and were happy (both quality and price) with Le Brebant (same building not sure whether it is affiliated with the hotel) and Le Cardinal 😀
Another thing about breakfast I liked they have dedicated IHG One tables which were never fully occupied.
We visited and were happy (both quality and price) with Le Brebant (same building not sure whether it is affiliated with the hotel) and Le Cardinal 😀
Last edited by koriobg; Jun 25, 2023 at 2:01 pm
Jun 26, 2023, 2:31 pm
#27
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: SXB
Programs: FB Silver, BA Silver, BD Gold rememberer, IHG Diamond Royal Ambassador, Hilton and Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,583
Jun 26, 2023, 2:42 pm
#28
Join Date: Jan 2016
Programs: QF Plat, IHG RA, Marriott Plat
Posts: 255
Are you on a hot water kettle tour of Europe @fmkgb 
Same question in Kimpton and Crowne Plaza Kings X threads…and don’t get me wrong, I love a cup of tea.
Same question in Kimpton and Crowne Plaza Kings X threads…and don’t get me wrong, I love a cup of tea.
Last edited by DonPedro; Jun 26, 2023 at 2:48 pm
Jun 26, 2023, 2:52 pm
#29
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: NJ USA
Programs: AA PLAT 2MM, MR TITANIUM 2M, HH DIA, Hyatt EXP, BW DIA, IC AMB, IHG PLAT, UA GLD
Posts: 1,086
Are you on a hot water kettle tour of Europe @fmkgb
Same question in Kimpton London …. and don’t get me wrong, I love a cup of tea.
Same question in Kimpton London …. and don’t get me wrong, I love a cup of tea.
UPDATE: For others interested: Hotel confirmed that all guest rooms have hot water kettle.
Last edited by fmkgb; Jun 28, 2023 at 8:07 am
Apr 11, 2024, 2:26 pm
#30
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 49
If anyone is interested, some rooms, but not all, do provide an in-room Nespresso machine as well, with regular and decaf capsules. This is mentioned in the room description. You also have a for-a-fee Starbucks machine in the lobby.