rayraf

We stayed at the CGD Hilton in February.

It's an easy 15 minute walk once you exit the international terminal.
Also a convenient short walt to the train terminal if you want to go to Paris.

Mountain Trader

Is there any reason someone would bother with the shuttle when you can take the CDGVAL which is maybe 75 yards from the hotel?

JDiver

I'm guessing you are talking about the Hilton Arc de Triomphe and the Roissy Bus to Opera Garnier on the Rue des Scribe?

FlyerGoldII

So the options include walk to terminal 2F (we will be arriving on LH from MXP this coming weekend - which terminal does LH use), or use the CDGVAL train from our terminal building, and stop at terminal 3?

When we arrive from YYZ on AC later in July, at which terminal building we will disembark?

FlyerGoldII

What are the options for transportation (outside of a rented car or taxi) between this hotel and downtown Paris?

Firewind

The RER train to/from downtown, stopping at CDG train station #1, if you don't have much luggage. It is a walk from the train station around to the front from the back of the hotel - which is supposedly "adjacent" to the train station. Much of it is covered, but not all, so you can get drenched in the rain. When I had a challenging experience seeing a shuttle drop someone off at CDG train station 1, assuming that another would be along shortly, waited an hour, and called, I was told that many people expect the shuttle and many think the walk will be short. Another strategy is to take the RER to CDG train station #2, go directly up, up, up lifts or escalators upstairs to the hotel shuttle area on the highest level, and wait. Ironically, better this way if you have luggage -- and it's no more train fare. No luggage, just using the hotel as a base and going to/from town? Follow option 1, unless you've walked your feet off in town. That would be another reason to proceed to train station #2.

beltway

As an aside, note the 3 options for purchasing RER tickets:

1. Vending machine/credit card: requires a CHIP & PIN card, so essentially no US-based credit cards will work. (I see the OP is from Canada; not sure if you have CHIP & PIN.)
2. Vending machine/cash: No bills accepted, so have e8.40 in coins per passenger.
3. Ticket office at CDG: Non-CHIP/PIN credit cards accepted, but the lines are usually horrifically long.

On a family trip last summer, having saved up e34 in coins made our trip into town from CDG much smoother.

dwcatty

For a terminal 1 departure, we discovered it was easier to walk to the CDGVAL station from the hotel rolling our bags than it was to take the shuttle. YMMV, but if you are departing from terminal 1, you might consider that as an alternative tot he shuttle.

BlondeBomber

As pointed out to me by beltway (thanks!):

this comment only applies to Arc De Triomphe--what was I thinking

Even more convenient, there are metro stations near the hotel that are great for getting to a number of places, including downtown, e.g. Franklin D Roosevelt Station--we walked most places from the hotel (up to about 16 km per day), not that far, especially enjoyable when the weather is good.

Paris Metro

Avoid during rush hour though if you don't like crowds.

Wally Bird

LH T1, AC T2A.
http://www.easycdg.com/pages/airlines_directorypag.html

Mountain Trader

Not really-the Hilton at CDG airport is about 20 miles from the Franklin Roosevelt metro station.

beltway

I think BB was confusing Hilton CDG with the Hilton Arc de Triomphe.

wendySFO

I've taken Roissy Bus to Hilton CDG, get off at the very last stop (I think it is called Roissypole station). The bus terminal station is next to the Hilton CDG, probably 3 min walk to get into the hotel. I assume you can just do the opposite.

Roissy bus will take you to Opera, that's a good option if it is convenient for your final destination. It's about 50 min. ride, cost 9.40 Euro.

Or you can either take the hotel's shuttle bus or CDGVAL to terminal. You have options for RER train or Air France bus (stop at E'toile and near ADT) for public transit (also you can catch Roissy Bus at terminal too). You may want to check which choice is the best based on time of the day, how many luggages you have, cost, and which is the most convenient for your final destination.

payam81

Just did a forced Diamond revenue reservation at this property for a one nighter at the end of the month. It is booked solid, although less than 10% over since DD was willing to book me despite no rooms available online, but what exactly is going on here at the end of the month? I am paying €300+ for a regular room!

JDiver

Anyone know the easiest way to transport to the Le Bourget airport (to the Musée + Espace)? It looks like a run south on the Autoroute du Nord, but how about public transport? Merci!