Originally Posted by
nicolas75
With a budget of around EUR 730 a night, with no status, I would go for a Virtuoso property (Meurice, Bristol, Mandarin Oriental, ...).
Another option would be to buy Ambassador status and book a club room at Le Grand.
Originally Posted by
stimpy
Yes I agree, have your friend buy AMB status and book a room just below a suite to enjoy a one-level upgrade. Maybe call the hotel to negotiate Club access too.
As for the other top properties, its going to cost a lot more for a decent suite even with Virtuoso or FHR.
Originally Posted by
mnredfox
+1, pretty much the only way to do it. You can't book prem rooms with PC and Paris IC's are very expensive. Amb or RA is the way to go if you want a suite.
Thanks for the superb advice. He's now leaning towards the L'Hotel, where he was offered a "chic" deluxe room for EUR 440/night. Remember, this is a stay in May for a couple celebrating a 10th anniversary, and they are seeking a romantic place that has a classic rather than contemporary feel. Need not be top-of-the-line luxury, but needs to be very nice at a great value. Thoughts on how the L'Hotel might compare to the IC Le Grand, relative to the prices quoted? Sorry for being a newbie here.... trying to help him out.