Best Hotel for 18 hours at CDG
Mar 7, 2004, 2:25 pm
#1
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Best Hotel for 18 hours at CDG
I am laying over at CDG on my way to Conakry, Guinea later this week.
For 18 hours, I don't think its worth it to head downtown. One of my favorite things to do is watch 747s take off and land. Do any of the CDG hotels allow for good plane spotting?
Any airport hotels to avoid?
Thanks!
jer
For 18 hours, I don't think its worth it to head downtown. One of my favorite things to do is watch 747s take off and land. Do any of the CDG hotels allow for good plane spotting?
Any airport hotels to avoid?
Thanks!
jer
Mar 8, 2004, 2:21 pm
#2
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18 hours at or near CDG?!?
I had one night at Radisson near CDG. I could see the planes starting and landing.
You have to ask the hotel for the best room in order to watch the planes.
The hotel has a shuttle to CDG.
The Hyatt CDG was much, much nicer, but no plane watching..
I had one night at Radisson near CDG. I could see the planes starting and landing.
You have to ask the hotel for the best room in order to watch the planes.
The hotel has a shuttle to CDG.
The Hyatt CDG was much, much nicer, but no plane watching..
Mar 9, 2004, 5:52 am
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I would ride the RER to Latin Quarter/St Germain and take a hotel there. Many around. Wander around the area and go to the islands.
Eat most anywhere, probably a bistro, and go to the wine bar on Rue Buci.
747's are plentiful everywhere.
You will not have your baggage, unless unusual arrangements have been made, so carryon accordingly.
Eat most anywhere, probably a bistro, and go to the wine bar on Rue Buci.
747's are plentiful everywhere.
You will not have your baggage, unless unusual arrangements have been made, so carryon accordingly.
Mar 9, 2004, 8:31 am
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Thanks both for the suggestions. I will have luggage since two separate tix. But very light since I will be flying UN flights in the region -- they're extremely strict with luggage.
I like the idea of heading downtown and more and more. Can allways hit CDG early to watch the planes!
I like the idea of heading downtown and more and more. Can allways hit CDG early to watch the planes!
Mar 9, 2004, 3:35 pm
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You might find a way to leave your baggage at CDG.
There is a direct RER:
TAKE THE RER B AT AEROPORT CHARLES DE GAULLE 2 TGV DIRECTION MASSY-PALAISEAU UNTIL SAINT-MICHEL NOTRE-DAME
Next stop would be Luxembourg...
http://www.ratp.fr/ParisVisite/Eng/Pla_q/f_pla.htm
Have fun in Paris!
There is a direct RER:
TAKE THE RER B AT AEROPORT CHARLES DE GAULLE 2 TGV DIRECTION MASSY-PALAISEAU UNTIL SAINT-MICHEL NOTRE-DAME
Next stop would be Luxembourg...
http://www.ratp.fr/ParisVisite/Eng/Pla_q/f_pla.htm
Have fun in Paris!
Mar 9, 2004, 3:44 pm
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AF used to give free day rooms at Sofitel CDG depending on your class of service, Z or higher I think. If you are with AF you should ask.
Mar 11, 2004, 5:27 am
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Mar 12, 2004, 3:17 pm
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Did you ask for a room with a view to see the planes?
BTW, this Radisson is in a tiny little village in the middle of nowhere. No pub, nothing ...
I really would recommend that you make a trip to Paris ... 18 hours at CDG is boring!
BTW, this Radisson is in a tiny little village in the middle of nowhere. No pub, nothing ...
I really would recommend that you make a trip to Paris ... 18 hours at CDG is boring!
Mar 13, 2004, 7:07 am
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Gaaaawdddd You're right. This place stinks and I want out.
I'm stupid stupid stupid. Figured I'd been to paris many times and would be too tired to care.
Wrong!
I'm stupid stupid stupid. Figured I'd been to paris many times and would be too tired to care.
Wrong!