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Old Sep 3, 2024 | 4:28 am
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nicolas75
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Location: PARIS (France)
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Detailed review of my stay in September 2024

What is your IHG One Rewards status?
Diamond Royal Ambassador Inner Circle

Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay ?
Yes, great stay as always.

Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked cheapest advance rate and received 1 Bedroom Suite Balcony Club Lounge Access

How are the rooms?
Around 61sqm
Very elegantly renovated in a luxury yacht style

Separate entrance.

Desk area

Seating are with convertible sofa.
Large smart TV with good selection of international channels. Chromecast.


Nespresso machine. Kettle.

Large comfortable bed.
Usb and electrical sockets next to the bed and desk.
Mini radio.


Bathroom with bathtub, separate toilets and walk-in shower. Byredo "Bal d'Afrique" amenities.

Very quiet. Very efficient air conditioning system.
View over the city.
Balcony with chairs and table.

Free PressReader.


How is the exec. lounge?
Seating area with television, dining area with drinks and snacks, and separate breakfast area.

The club lounge serves very good breakfast (people having club access can also have breakfast at the one served at the main restaurant on main floor).

Evening selection of cold and hot snacks/tapas and pastries.
Drinks served all the day long, including Taittinger champagne. Large selection of sugar-free soft drinks.


Very attentive staff.

What was good and what was bad?
Good
Very friendly and professional staff, smiling and attentive service: every member of staff really does their best to make the stay great.
Superb renovation
Very solid gastronomic Quirat restaurant..
Lovely garden on A floor.
Superb spa with indoor pool (free for Royal Ambassadors).
Very pleasant top floor outdoor pool with terrace

Nice welcome gifts (including set of Byredo cosmetics)
To make the most of the pool, check-out time has been extended to 17:30 with no problem.

Bad
Nothing

Value for $ or IHG One Rewards Points? Would you return?
Yes, definitely, for quality of service, comfortable suite, great restaurants, convenient location, pleasant outdoor pool and spa.


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