Westin Paris - Vendôme, France [Master Thread]
Aug 21, 2015, 2:25 am
#631
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Miami, FL
Programs: UA 1MM, AA Plat, Marriott LT Titanium, Hyatt Glob, IHG ♢ Amb, Hilton ♢, Hertz Pres
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I could but then I'd lose the 5th night free at the Westin (I'm staying a total of 5 days). Not worth it imo in this case. But otherwise I do generally agree I like to check out multiple properties.
Sep 24, 2015, 11:41 pm
#632
Join Date: Jul 2009
Programs: AA Gold
Posts: 41
Can anyone comment on the likelihood of getting an upgraded room (view?) at the property with Gold status? I've gone back through about 2 years of posts and most upgrades are Platinum.
I'm considering staying here for either 4 or 5 nights in March around Easter, using points (if we decide on 5 nights) or C+P (if 4 nights). I'm a little put off by the steep rates and negative reviews, but I'm not enough of a fan of the W style to stay there.
I'm considering staying here for either 4 or 5 nights in March around Easter, using points (if we decide on 5 nights) or C+P (if 4 nights). I'm a little put off by the steep rates and negative reviews, but I'm not enough of a fan of the W style to stay there.
Sep 25, 2015, 12:14 am
#633
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: SFO
Programs: United 1K 2MM / Marriott LTP
Posts: 5,071
Can anyone comment on the likelihood of getting an upgraded room (view?) at the property with Gold status? I've gone back through about 2 years of posts and most upgrades are Platinum.
I'm considering staying here for either 4 or 5 nights in March around Easter, using points (if we decide on 5 nights) or C+P (if 4 nights). I'm a little put off by the steep rates and negative reviews, but I'm not enough of a fan of the W style to stay there.
I'm considering staying here for either 4 or 5 nights in March around Easter, using points (if we decide on 5 nights) or C+P (if 4 nights). I'm a little put off by the steep rates and negative reviews, but I'm not enough of a fan of the W style to stay there.
Feb 23, 2016, 12:41 pm
#634
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: PVG
Programs: BA Gold, TK E+, ex AA EXP
Posts: 510
If they have the room available (one level up) they will upgrade you, better go during the low season and book the room just under the one you really want if you want to maximize your chances
Mar 14, 2016, 3:04 pm
#636
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: CW
Programs: Marriott titanium, KL/AF FB Ulti
Posts: 644
I'm staying in this hotel for Easter in 2 weeks and in addition to @skijosh's question I was wondering whether it's worth using SNA's at all, or can I just take the chance of being upgraded? They seem to have 428 rooms, including 80 suites. Much more than the W.
And... anyone an advice on where to park the car?
And... anyone an advice on where to park the car?
Mar 14, 2016, 7:41 pm
#637
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: DCA
Programs: AA EXP; BoNVoY Tit LTP
Posts: 1,923
I have gotten suites/upgrades using SNAs the last three times I was there. Once an Eiffel tower view (not a huge room but a great view), once an interior suite on the top floor (nice room plus extra space and very quiet) and once an Ambassador Suite on the second floor (huge sitting room, regular BR and bath and very loud due to outside noise). There are pluses and minuses on all three. I have only used SNAs on stays here since I became platinum and as a gold did not get much that I can recall (years ago).
Mar 24, 2016, 10:43 pm
#639
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 361
Hi All - I'm trying to decide between the Westin and the W for a stay in May.
I'm SPG Plat and was wondering what is included in the free breakfast?
Do I get everything in the buffet including all the hot options or just the breads/pastries and cold meats?
I'm also going to be using SNA asking for a room with Eiffel Tower view. What are my chances given I booked a 5 night free award for a Superior King bed room?
I'm SPG Plat and was wondering what is included in the free breakfast?
Do I get everything in the buffet including all the hot options or just the breads/pastries and cold meats?
I'm also going to be using SNA asking for a room with Eiffel Tower view. What are my chances given I booked a 5 night free award for a Superior King bed room?
Mar 25, 2016, 5:55 am
#640
Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL
Programs: AA 4MM EXP; Starwood Lifetime Plt
Posts: 2,498
In my experience, the Westin is very good with SNA uprades. I was given a suite with a huge living room, with a view of Eiffel Tower, Tuileries, and, in the distance, Place de la Concorde on a five-night award. The suite had a normal (compact) room as a bedroom. As for breakfast, we got a card stating ‘continental’ but once in the restaurant we could pick out anything we liked. The breakfast was very complete, with lots of variety, but not really the high quality ingredients and preparation you would expect from a fine French hotel. I have no experience at all with the W, as I tend not to like that style.
Mar 25, 2016, 4:21 pm
#641
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 361
In my experience, the Westin is very good with SNA uprades. I was given a suite with a huge living room, with a view of Eiffel Tower, Tuileries, and, in the distance, Place de la Concorde on a five-night award. The suite had a normal (compact) room as a bedroom. As for breakfast, we got a card stating ‘continental’ but once in the restaurant we could pick out anything we liked. The breakfast was very complete, with lots of variety, but not really the high quality ingredients and preparation you would expect from a fine French hotel. I have no experience at all with the W, as I tend not to like that style.
Thanks for the reply! Is it buffet style when you say you could pick out anything you liked or did you order off a menu?
Mar 25, 2016, 4:41 pm
#642
Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL
Programs: AA 4MM EXP; Starwood Lifetime Plt
Posts: 2,498
The first day I entered the restaurant the man at the welcome desk read off to me something about 'continental' breakfast from the card I received at reception and handed to him. He smiled and I smiled and that was that. I just took whatever I wanted. There was no attempt at a sell-up.
Mar 25, 2016, 4:51 pm
#643
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 361
I don't remember ordering anything off a menu. There was lots of food on the buffet. There was wait staff, but perhaps just for coffee.
The first day I entered the restaurant the man at the welcome desk read off to me something about 'continental' breakfast from the card I received at reception and handed to him. He smiled and I smiled and that was that. I just took whatever I wanted. There was no attempt at a sell-up.
The first day I entered the restaurant the man at the welcome desk read off to me something about 'continental' breakfast from the card I received at reception and handed to him. He smiled and I smiled and that was that. I just took whatever I wanted. There was no attempt at a sell-up.
Mar 26, 2016, 9:31 am
#644
Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL
Programs: AA 4MM EXP; Starwood Lifetime Plt
Posts: 2,498