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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 2:21 pm
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CandymanJim
 
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No recent posts, so I will chime in.

When we first arrived in our rental car (12/31/12), the Valet told us to park our own car in the self park because he was the only one working , which normally I wouldn't mind, but when I went to the parking structure, it was essentially full adding about an hour to our check in. Not a good start.

Front desk staff were extremely friendly and accommodating. My family of 5 were all given the free breakfast which made our vacation. Food in Paris is very expensive, so the breakfast allowed us to "bulk up" in the morning. This hotel is in a great location providing easy access to the RER and Metro.

I had 2 rooms, for 7 days each, all on points. I was prepared for the small rooms so it was no surprise for us. Both rooms were upgraded as a Plat. No suite, but they offered to move me half way into my stay and I took them up on it. The suite was basically a regular room, with w lock off living area which essentially doubles the size of the room.

We used the Air France bus to the airport which was easy and cheap to get to CDG.

Other than worn carpets the place served our needs well. My kids did complain repeatedly about the Le Meridian "Fragrance".

Jim

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