Last edit by: skj
I'm making this thread a wiki since there are issues that keep getting repeated (breakfast and transportation from/to CDG). Feel free to add whatever you feel is important - stick to facts of please and not one off exceptions (eg if you get an upgrade to the Presidential Suite on an award stay without any status - that's definitely a one off that doesn't belong in the WIKI - obviously you can do a regular post on it).
Public transport to the hotel from CDG
The best option is to take the Roissy bus to Opera. From there, the hotel is about a 5 minute walk.
The next best option is to take RER B to Chatelet-Les Halles. All trains from Roissy/CDG head south into Paris so no worries there. Some go express all the way into Paris (Gare du Nord, so Chatelet-Les Halles is the second stop); others are locals, in which case there are a lot of stops; some are half-express, half-local ... but all stop at Chatelet-Les Halles; and there is no point waiting for an express because it is rare if ever that an express will overtake a local. So get on whatever comes first. At Chatelet-Les Halles, transfer to RER A for one stop to Auber (which is joined to Opera station). You will be heading westbound, toward the termini St. Germain-en-Laye/Poissy/Cergny. You have to go up the stairs and back down for the Auber-bound train. Do not race across the platform for the RER B because that will be heading eastbound, to Gare de Lyon, Nation, Vincennes (and, depending on which one you get on, eventually Eurodisney!) The walk from the Auber exit closest to the RER stop takes about 10 minutes.
Public transport to the hotel from Orly
Take the Orlyval train to its end at Antony, then switch to RER B to Chatelet-Les-Halles and continue as above. In this case you can just cross the platform from the RER B to get the RER A headed to Auber.
Breakfast
The breakfast at Cafe Jeanne is free for Globalist members but is 40-50 euros per person otherwise. A modified but still very good version of this buffet breakfast is also available in the room and is also free for Globalists. Tips are not covered but then again the theory in France is that the service charge is in the price.
Museum tickets & pass from the concierge
You can buy "skip the line" tickets to the Louvre or Orsay for 18€ each, which is higher than the regular tickets via the Louvre & Orsay websites. But being able to "skip the line" obviously adds some value. They will also sell you the two day Paris Museum Pass for 55€. That is a 7€ markup.
Phone/data recommendations:
Lebara worked really well for me. What you need to do:
• You must unlock your phone (you can do this for free online with ATT through their website if you are out of contract)
• Order free SIM card at Lebara.fr a few weeks before your trip. I don’t think it took more than 2 weeks for my SIM card to arrive
• Activate SIM card at https://www.lebara.fr/activate-sim-detail?isoCode=en_GB or search “activate SIM” at Lebara.fr
• Load your SIM card with what you need. I paid 10 euro for 3G of data, unlimited SMS and local calls for 10 days (this should be plenty for most tourists)
LeFrench Mobile did not work so well for me: I paid 20-30 euro for local and international calls for my sister but was only able to make local calls and SMS
restaurant recommendations:
Nearby:
(We're here on 1 Oct 2021 and it appears this restaurant is closed permanently ...) Le Cap Bourbon- good, inexpensive, our server was nice and attentive (by French standards), great local crowd, menu has English translation
We ate a local Thai restaurant - Yo - its about a 5 minute walk from the hotel and very busy. I had a guinea fowl green curry - a first for me. Very good food and friendly service.
Other:
L'Avant Comptoir is a wine bar with great,relatively cheap eats and a great atmosphere and friendly, English-speaking staff. Standing room only and tight.
Public transport to the hotel from CDG
The best option is to take the Roissy bus to Opera. From there, the hotel is about a 5 minute walk.
The next best option is to take RER B to Chatelet-Les Halles. All trains from Roissy/CDG head south into Paris so no worries there. Some go express all the way into Paris (Gare du Nord, so Chatelet-Les Halles is the second stop); others are locals, in which case there are a lot of stops; some are half-express, half-local ... but all stop at Chatelet-Les Halles; and there is no point waiting for an express because it is rare if ever that an express will overtake a local. So get on whatever comes first. At Chatelet-Les Halles, transfer to RER A for one stop to Auber (which is joined to Opera station). You will be heading westbound, toward the termini St. Germain-en-Laye/Poissy/Cergny. You have to go up the stairs and back down for the Auber-bound train. Do not race across the platform for the RER B because that will be heading eastbound, to Gare de Lyon, Nation, Vincennes (and, depending on which one you get on, eventually Eurodisney!) The walk from the Auber exit closest to the RER stop takes about 10 minutes.
Public transport to the hotel from Orly
Take the Orlyval train to its end at Antony, then switch to RER B to Chatelet-Les-Halles and continue as above. In this case you can just cross the platform from the RER B to get the RER A headed to Auber.
Breakfast
The breakfast at Cafe Jeanne is free for Globalist members but is 40-50 euros per person otherwise. A modified but still very good version of this buffet breakfast is also available in the room and is also free for Globalists. Tips are not covered but then again the theory in France is that the service charge is in the price.
Museum tickets & pass from the concierge
You can buy "skip the line" tickets to the Louvre or Orsay for 18€ each, which is higher than the regular tickets via the Louvre & Orsay websites. But being able to "skip the line" obviously adds some value. They will also sell you the two day Paris Museum Pass for 55€. That is a 7€ markup.
Phone/data recommendations:
Lebara worked really well for me. What you need to do:
• You must unlock your phone (you can do this for free online with ATT through their website if you are out of contract)
• Order free SIM card at Lebara.fr a few weeks before your trip. I don’t think it took more than 2 weeks for my SIM card to arrive
• Activate SIM card at https://www.lebara.fr/activate-sim-detail?isoCode=en_GB or search “activate SIM” at Lebara.fr
• Load your SIM card with what you need. I paid 10 euro for 3G of data, unlimited SMS and local calls for 10 days (this should be plenty for most tourists)
LeFrench Mobile did not work so well for me: I paid 20-30 euro for local and international calls for my sister but was only able to make local calls and SMS
restaurant recommendations:
Nearby:
(We're here on 1 Oct 2021 and it appears this restaurant is closed permanently ...) Le Cap Bourbon- good, inexpensive, our server was nice and attentive (by French standards), great local crowd, menu has English translation
We ate a local Thai restaurant - Yo - its about a 5 minute walk from the hotel and very busy. I had a guinea fowl green curry - a first for me. Very good food and friendly service.
Other:
L'Avant Comptoir is a wine bar with great,relatively cheap eats and a great atmosphere and friendly, English-speaking staff. Standing room only and tight.
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#3976
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And the population of the Us versus France makes that stat unless adjusted for population questionable. Got to love the French !!!! The question will be which Hyatt Property to stay at
#3977
Claudio and I go back to the days at the MPH and then Martinez before PHV. Something happened along the way because what I thought PHV would become under Claudio did not happen, rather a downward spiral, slow but still.I have not stayed at the PHV for a few years now, sans Covid rather going elsewhere after my last stay. I was given the worse possible room and yes I have status when asked about it they that was all they had which if we had known we would have gone elsewhere.
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I did go back one more time just to name sure it wasn't a one off, nope sorry today. I did get a little better room however where issues areas the several experience of the property. It just isn't the same wonderful place I loved to stay twice a year and yes things change but for the worse? There is
#3979
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: USA
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Have 4 nights booked here as a 60-day globalist in late August (COVID permitting). Love the location and can't beat the value on points + TSU.
Does anyone know what the breakfast is like? Looking back further it seems like room service is included? Does anyone know if its a buffet or menu breakfast? Which restaurant?
Thank you!
Does anyone know what the breakfast is like? Looking back further it seems like room service is included? Does anyone know if its a buffet or menu breakfast? Which restaurant?
Thank you!
#3980
Join Date: Jan 2011
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Have 4 nights booked here as a 60-day globalist in late August (COVID permitting). Love the location and can't beat the value on points + TSU.
Does anyone know what the breakfast is like? Looking back further it seems like room service is included? Does anyone know if its a buffet or menu breakfast? Which restaurant?
Thank you!
Does anyone know what the breakfast is like? Looking back further it seems like room service is included? Does anyone know if its a buffet or menu breakfast? Which restaurant?
Thank you!
#3981
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ETA I ordered practically everything I would eat at the buffet, and room service mentioned if I eat all that they will repeat the order at no charge. I must mention that they were never skimpy with the breakfast they sent. If I knew I will add photographs!
#3982
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Breakfast has always been sent via room service possibly with a €10 service charge IIRC.
ETA I ordered practically everything I would eat at the buffet, and room service mentioned if I eat all that they will repeat the order at no charge. I must mention that they were never skimpy with the breakfast they sent. If I knew I will add photographs!
ETA I ordered practically everything I would eat at the buffet, and room service mentioned if I eat all that they will repeat the order at no charge. I must mention that they were never skimpy with the breakfast they sent. If I knew I will add photographs!
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#3987
Join Date: Oct 2018
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I’ve been here since last week. Breakfast buffet is still suspended but most of the same items can be ordered via the server. My favorite pastry(choquettes) isn’t available.
There doesn’t seem to have any restrictions in place from a capacity standpoint.
TSU into a Park Suite and further upgraded to a Deluxe Suite
There doesn’t seem to have any restrictions in place from a capacity standpoint.
TSU into a Park Suite and further upgraded to a Deluxe Suite
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