Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
May 19, 2022, 11:46 am
#796
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I had no idea what the hotel looked like from the outside. I just thought of Google Maps Streetview and got an idea of what the area looks like now. I think I know what you mean. I see the mall you're referring to, and it doesn't match my understanding of what a mall is. I still have so much to learn about Paris!
May 19, 2022, 11:51 am
#797
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The subway is fine! Took it today from Porte Maillot and although you have to walk through some of the construction area between the metro stop and the hotel, it was fine and they have little sidewalks constructed for pedestrians, etc (and it's about a 5 min walk). Also if you haven't been to Paris in a while and you plan to ride the metro a lot you can buy the Navigo card at the ticket window and ask to load 'dix carnets' (remember they used to sell packets of 10 paper tickets? Now it's on a card that you refill). I plan to ride the metro a lot since it's waaaay cheaper than cabs and Ubers right now. For example, I was at Republique and priced an Uber back to the hotel and it quoted me 22-25 Euro. So I took the metro instead 
We arrived into Orly actually (from Portugal) and took a cab (50 Euros). If we had arrived at CDG I probably would have done the RER/metro. Depends on how much energy you have when you land.
The lounge is now much smaller than it was. They cut it in half and installed a Champagne bar next door - not even sure if it's open bc I think they've been holding corporate events in there every evening. But what's strange, even with the smaller lounge it never seems to be crowded. Always tables open at breakfast and evening and the staff are sweet and very attentive. The evening spread has charcuterie and cheese, a tapenade, hummus and pita, and a couple other things - plus a nice wine dispenser with actual decent wine. In the a.m it's the usual of scrambled eggs, bacon (crispy!), sausage, hard boiled eggs, all kinds of breads and pastries, fresh fruit, etc.
We arrived into Orly actually (from Portugal) and took a cab (50 Euros). If we had arrived at CDG I probably would have done the RER/metro. Depends on how much energy you have when you land.
The lounge is now much smaller than it was. They cut it in half and installed a Champagne bar next door - not even sure if it's open bc I think they've been holding corporate events in there every evening. But what's strange, even with the smaller lounge it never seems to be crowded. Always tables open at breakfast and evening and the staff are sweet and very attentive. The evening spread has charcuterie and cheese, a tapenade, hummus and pita, and a couple other things - plus a nice wine dispenser with actual decent wine. In the a.m it's the usual of scrambled eggs, bacon (crispy!), sausage, hard boiled eggs, all kinds of breads and pastries, fresh fruit, etc.
May 19, 2022, 11:58 am
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May 19, 2022, 1:08 pm
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May 19, 2022, 1:14 pm
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What was the breakfast like pre-COVID? Did the Etoile scale back on its offering? What about the food in the lounge? How does the HR Etoile compare to a Hyatt in the Greater China Region?
May 19, 2022, 2:19 pm
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LoL well not really fair to compare. Breakfast consist of the same exact runny eggs, odd bacon, earthy potatoes, and mushrooms. Salad, cheese, prosciutto, and lots of pastries.
Evening is literally the same exact things every night, with maybe a sandwich of the day.
Bread, cheese (same one everyday breakfast and dinner) hummus, sliced salami, Etc.
I generally had a glass of wine and went to dinner.
Evening is literally the same exact things every night, with maybe a sandwich of the day.
Bread, cheese (same one everyday breakfast and dinner) hummus, sliced salami, Etc.
I generally had a glass of wine and went to dinner.
May 19, 2022, 3:33 pm
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However, I used to enjoy it because there was a Paul Boulangerie, an Angelina's and a grocery store that also carried some well known local pastries and/or ice cream (I forget which), so there were several meal options (especially for those who didn't have status at the Hyatt). I'm not sure which, if any, of them remain.
May 19, 2022, 4:01 pm
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Do you seriously want to use Greater China Region as a reference? Nothing compares with Hyatt hotels in Greater China.
May 20, 2022, 7:08 am
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I have a reservation beginning tomorrow for a Family Room as I'm traveling as a group of 3 adults. When I looked in the app at my reservation this morning, I see that I've been downgraded to 1 King room with Club Access. I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt until I check-in as I've had rooms categories changed before but a tad bit concerning, especially since we'll be arriving around 10:30 PM, not something I want to deal with.
May 20, 2022, 7:43 am
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No one really goes to Paris for lounge food but it's okay/decent. Can't hold a candle to lavish breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and full dinner spreads found in China.
May 20, 2022, 7:56 am
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May 20, 2022, 8:31 am
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