Originally Posted by
travelexpert
But given that suites for Platinums is more likely not to happen--would you still suggest this as my first choice within Paris using Marriott Rewards points?
Seems like there is a significant compromise with respect to location.
If I were going back I would stay here again even if I didn't get the sweet upgrade -- for a couple of reasons --
It's really easy to get to from the airport as you can take the RER train all the way there, then just have to walk 10 minutes (no train changes). I stayed my last couple of days at the Hotel de Crillon, which is on the Champs Elysses. Being in the "middle" of Paris makes for some pretty noisy rooms.. lots of traffic, etc.
When I was going back to the airport from the Hotel de Crillion, I had to change trains like 3 times -- quite a hassle when you have luggage!
So I personally consider the quiet location a plus... and it really is only a 2 minute walk to the subway -- which get's you just about anywhere pretty quick. The subway's come every few minutes, so you won't end up waiting a long time.
This was also the "cheapest" of the Marriott's when I went -- so that's a plus too!
