Marriott-family hotels in Paris, France, pre-2014
Oct 2, 2012, 5:47 pm
#1501
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: None - previously UA
Posts: 4,864
With Priceline it's never guaranteed that you will get the Renaissance, but the other 5* is probably fine as well.
Nov 8, 2012, 12:20 am
#1502
Join Date: May 2008
Programs: United 1K, SPG Platinum, AA Platinum, Marriot Platinum Premier
Posts: 7
Follow up...
I emailed the hotel a few days before arrival and asked; 1. For very early check-in and 2. The chance of upgrade. They said they informed the front desk.
Arrived at the hotel at 8am from the airport to a WONDERFUL check-in experience and, yes my room was ready for me and yes, after a quick trip to the back room, an upgrade room was offered.
I am a very loyal Marriott customer and I have never been disappointed in the Marriott family.... (OK, once in the Caribbean.) This is my fourth day in Paris and I have watched the staff consistently offer professional and friendly service. The staff and management do it right here in Paris. From the wait staff to the doorman... and everyone in-betwen... wonderful property and wonderful people.
Happy in Paris at the CE
P.S. Excellent breakfast as well.
I emailed the hotel a few days before arrival and asked; 1. For very early check-in and 2. The chance of upgrade. They said they informed the front desk.
Arrived at the hotel at 8am from the airport to a WONDERFUL check-in experience and, yes my room was ready for me and yes, after a quick trip to the back room, an upgrade room was offered.
I am a very loyal Marriott customer and I have never been disappointed in the Marriott family.... (OK, once in the Caribbean.) This is my fourth day in Paris and I have watched the staff consistently offer professional and friendly service. The staff and management do it right here in Paris. From the wait staff to the doorman... and everyone in-betwen... wonderful property and wonderful people.
Happy in Paris at the CE
P.S. Excellent breakfast as well.
Nov 27, 2012, 6:42 pm
#1503
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: MSP
Programs: AA Platinum, Delta Silver, Hyatt Diamond, Marriott Gold, SPG Gold, Amex Platinum, AA Citi Executive
Posts: 137
Paris: Renaissance vs. Marriott???
My wife and I will be visiting Paris in early March '13. We will be using points. Which is the best Marriott brand hotel? It's our first time (We are in our early 30's/late 20's) so we will want to be near the action. I have narrowed it down between the Renaissance Parc de Triomphe and the Marriott Hotel Champs-Elysees. If we should consider other properties we are open. Any and all suggestions are welcome.
Nov 27, 2012, 6:57 pm
#1504
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Thailand
Programs: Marriott - P; HH - G; Hyatt - P; Avis - LT First
Posts: 5,023
suggest you look here...........
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My wife and I will be visiting Paris in early March '13. We will be using points. Which is the best Marriott brand hotel? It's our first time (We are in our early 30's/late 20's) so we will want to be near the action. I have narrowed it down between the Renaissance Parc de Triomphe and the Marriott Hotel Champs-Elysees. If we should consider other properties we are open. Any and all suggestions are welcome.
Nov 27, 2012, 9:41 pm
#1505
Join Date: May 2007
Location: SEA
Programs: Delta Platinum Medallion, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 624
My wife and I will be visiting Paris in early March '13. We will be using points. Which is the best Marriott brand hotel? It's our first time (We are in our early 30's/late 20's) so we will want to be near the action. I have narrowed it down between the Renaissance Parc de Triomphe and the Marriott Hotel Champs-Elysees. If we should consider other properties we are open. Any and all suggestions are welcome.
Nov 29, 2012, 5:33 am
#1506
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: MCO, DCA, IAD
Programs: UA GS 1MM, Marriott Ambassador & Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,134
My wife and I will be visiting Paris in early March '13. We will be using points. Which is the best Marriott brand hotel? It's our first time (We are in our early 30's/late 20's) so we will want to be near the action. I have narrowed it down between the Renaissance Parc de Triomphe and the Marriott Hotel Champs-Elysees. If we should consider other properties we are open. Any and all suggestions are welcome.
Nov 30, 2012, 11:50 am
#1507
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: MSP
Programs: AA Platinum, Delta Silver, Hyatt Diamond, Marriott Gold, SPG Gold, Amex Platinum, AA Citi Executive
Posts: 137
Which hotel feels more Parisian?
Nov 30, 2012, 12:50 pm
#1508
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Rancho Mirage, CA
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 322
Dec 4, 2012, 10:08 am
#1509
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: MSP
Programs: AA Platinum, Delta Silver, Hyatt Diamond, Marriott Gold, SPG Gold, Amex Platinum, AA Citi Executive
Posts: 137
So it was decided to consolidate the consolidate???
Dec 6, 2012, 1:49 pm
#1510
Join Date: Sep 2011
Programs: AA SPG Amex
Posts: 4,644
Renaissance AdT Paris: difference in treatment as Silver vs. Gold?
I'll be staying at the Renaissance Arc de Triomphe in Paris at the end of the month and I'm curious how different my experience would likely be as Silver vs. Gold? I'm currently sitting at 41 qualifying nights and am trying to figure out whether it's really worth it to schedule a meeting at a Marriott property between now and then in order to go over the Gold threshold.
There are no of the $50-100 options in downtown Chicago (where I am) so it would be a bit expensive and/or inconvenient. However, we'll be there for eight nights (five paid, three award) and I'm trying to figure out whether it's worth it.
Regardless of stated program benefits, what would likely be the difference in experience at that particular hotel in terms of upgrades, early check-in availability and amenities?
There are no of the $50-100 options in downtown Chicago (where I am) so it would be a bit expensive and/or inconvenient. However, we'll be there for eight nights (five paid, three award) and I'm trying to figure out whether it's worth it.
Regardless of stated program benefits, what would likely be the difference in experience at that particular hotel in terms of upgrades, early check-in availability and amenities?
Dec 6, 2012, 1:54 pm
#1511
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: MCO, DCA, IAD
Programs: UA GS 1MM, Marriott Ambassador & Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,134
I think the free breakfast would make it worth it for that long of a stay. Also the bonus points you get.
Dec 6, 2012, 2:47 pm
#1513
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: MCO, DCA, IAD
Programs: UA GS 1MM, Marriott Ambassador & Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,134
Dec 6, 2012, 3:15 pm
#1514
Join Date: Sep 2011
Programs: AA SPG Amex
Posts: 4,644
Will my traveling companion get it as well?
Dec 6, 2012, 4:17 pm
#1515
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Minneapolis: DL DM charter 2.3MM
Programs: A3*Gold, SPG Plat, HyattDiamond, MarriottPP, LHW exAccess, ICI, Raffles Amb, NW PE MM, TWA Gold MM
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41 nights so far this year (presumably including any rollover nights, credit card nights credits, etc.) + 5 paid nights from this stay = 46, still 4 short of Gold. Would the OP otherwise make Gold this year or not? If not, then calculate the benefits of Gold versus Silver status through February 2014.