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Old Jan 18, 2014, 2:59 pm
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nicolas75
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Location: PARIS (France)
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InterContinental Saġ Paulo

What is your IHG Rewards Club status?
Platinum Royal Ambassador.

Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Delighted

Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked cheapest advance rate, and received an Executive Club Suite on last floor.

How are the rooms?
Around 60sqm
Very nicely designed by Patricia Anastassiadis
Large seating area with desk. Nespresso machine.
Bedroom with large and very comfortable bed. iphone dock. Large flat screen television with good selection of cable channels.
Bathroom with window over the bedroom. Jacuzzi Bathtub. Separate walk-in shower. L'Occitane amenities. Large bottle of bath salt and foambath.
View over the city.
Very quiet. Efficient air conditioning.

Video of the suite

How is the Club Lounge?
Very elegant atmosphere.
Bar dining table.
Seating area.
PCs with printers.
Magazines and books
Nice selection of evening food and afternoon teas pastries and fruits.
Breakfast was not served at the club lounge during Christmas holidays period.

What was good and what was bad?
GOOD
- Very nicely renovated property
- Exclusive locations, close to elegant boutiques/restaurants and museums.
- Very smiling and attentive staff
- Perhaps one of my best check-in experiences with great concierge.
- Pleasant club lounge
- 6pm check-out was offered even without asking

BAD
- The swimming pool area has not been renovated yet and looks desolated compared to the rest of the hotel

Value for $ or Rewards Club Points?Would you return?
Definitely.
Simply one of the best ICs in Americas for design, service and location.
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