IC Paris Le Grand

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

Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked Classic King and initially was upgraded to Twin Bed Opera View Deluxe because they thought I wanted opera view (I had emailed the hotel before I arrived to let them know I was arriving early and preferred a street view vs courtyard view). Once I arrived, I was able to switch to a junior suite with balcony and Eiffel Tower view. I loved having this view (especially at night to see the Tower Light show) and the balcony! My other stays at this hotel as RA included a courtyard view (exec junior suite) and regular street view/no balcony (junior suite).

The renovated room was great and very comfortable with a lot of space. My friends checked in the next day (one is an Ambassador) and they did end up with the Twin Bed Opera View. That room is a lot smaller than the Junior Suite but they did have a good view of the opera.

Housekeeping and turndown service was automatic every day.

How is the exec. lounge?
Giles was so accommodating on the days he was there. My friends' room wasn't ready for a while after they arrived (issue with a light) so he gave us all bottles of champagne p;us extra drink vouchers when their room was finally ready.

Breakfast had several hot options available plus made to order eggs. Cold options included salmon, cheese, meat, whole fruit and canned pre-portioned fruit, fresh vegetables, croissants, bread,etc and champagne available all day. As others have mentioned, cocktail hour did not include the hot options any more. There were several cold options (usually only one choice of cheese) but they did have a few cold prepared appetizers after my first night there plus raw oysters.

Did you receive a welcome gift?
Bottle of champagne, plate of 12 macarons, tin of individually wrapped shortbread cookies, glass bottle of water, and clementines.

How was the minibar?
The minibar was empty but you could call room service to order items. I only ordered one night out of a 4 night stay (white wine - they said red wasn't available as a minibar option and a few beers). When room service delivered the drinks, they included olives and seasoned cashews.

What was good and what was bad?

-Good
-- Everything about the hotel - it was great to be back
-- Hotel room view of the Eiffel Tower (best view I've had so far)
-- Club Lounge and staff
-- There is a pharmacy around the corner where you can obtain the digital health pass

-Bad
-- Nothing

Value for $ or Priority Club Points?
Yes, for the most part. It's a little pricey but worth it

Would you return?
Yes! Can't wait!