Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
A HGP Plat staying at the PH Paris Vendome now has reported getting half price breakfast, meaning 17.5 rather than 35 Euro for a fantastic buffet and 25 rather than 50 Euro for the American option including eggs and a choice of two other hot dishes to order (15 more to add a glass of good champagne) and half price evening drinks coupons at check in. He/she seems very impressed by Plat recognition in Paris, but they're not full now.
Tourism in Paris seems to be down now (I was able to get CDG-EWR Business Class award seats 5 days out which never happens in July) so the chances of upgrade and other benefits for Plat is better at PH Paris than Milan. I was in PH Milan and got no upgrade of any kind as a Diamond in July.