One more thumbs up for the Clarion Collection Étoile St. Honoré. I just spent 2 nights there (8k points p/n) after spending one night at the Hyatt Park Vendome (one of my free credit card nights). I'm guessing that were I paying for it my room at the Hyatt cost four times as much as the Clarion (€800 versus €200) and no way was it four times better. I know there are rave reviews for the Hyatt but I have to admit that as a 5 star hotel I was a little disapointed. The Clarion is basic and not in such a good location but let's look at the pluses - free breakfast, free wi-fi and free snacks and soft drinks in the mini bar. These items will cost about €100 p/n at the Hyatt (for a non diamond) and after all - you are in Paris - who wants to spend time in a hotel (5 star or otherwise) when you are in Paris? I think this hotel, if you can get it for 8k points is one of the best bargains out there.