Jun 8, 2015, 10:34 am
Last edit by: PTahCha
Hotel concierge does not respond to emails ([email protected]) - pick up the phone and call instead.
Lounge
120 EUR per room for Ambassadors
150 EUR per room for everyone else
Should be free for all RA's now, for sure if you are a regular guest
Must book club room for free access. Lounge access not part of the regular rate for suites.
Lounge access is included for free with all room categories when you book via a Virtuoso travel agent (see the Luxury Hotels forum if you need one)
Mini-bar
Mini-bar drinks complimentary to RA on both paid and award stays
Update Nov 12 Mini-bar is not complimentary on RA award stays unless you are a regular customer
Lounge
120 EUR per room for Ambassadors
150 EUR per room for everyone else
Should be free for all RA's now, for sure if you are a regular guest
Must book club room for free access. Lounge access not part of the regular rate for suites.
Lounge access is included for free with all room categories when you book via a Virtuoso travel agent (see the Luxury Hotels forum if you need one)
Mini-bar
Mini-bar drinks complimentary to RA on both paid and award stays
Update Nov 12 Mini-bar is not complimentary on RA award stays unless you are a regular customer
IC Le Grand Paris Master Thread [merged]
Dec 21, 2019, 11:41 am
#1742
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Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Seat 1A, Juice pretty much everywhere, Mucci des Coins Exotiques
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Dec 21, 2019, 4:24 pm
#1743
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Dec 22, 2019, 2:32 am
#1744
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Cologne
Programs: FB Plat, IHG RA Spire, TK Elite+, HH Diamond, LH SEN, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 972
I was there a couple of weeks ago and there were some kids playing. They were well behaved but still running around in the entrance area... shouldn’t have been an issue for people.
the lounge staff then opened a cupboard and got out some remote control cars and toys which I thought was a nice touch. But once again the kids kept to a sort of area and didn’t disrupt the others.
i wish I could’ve played with the cars 😑
the lounge staff then opened a cupboard and got out some remote control cars and toys which I thought was a nice touch. But once again the kids kept to a sort of area and didn’t disrupt the others.
i wish I could’ve played with the cars 😑
Dec 22, 2019, 4:48 am
#1745
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I was there a couple of weeks ago and there were some kids playing. They were well behaved but still running around in the entrance area... shouldn’t have been an issue for people.
the lounge staff then opened a cupboard and got out some remote control cars and toys which I thought was a nice touch. But once again the kids kept to a sort of area and didn’t disrupt the others.
i wish I could’ve played with the cars 😑
the lounge staff then opened a cupboard and got out some remote control cars and toys which I thought was a nice touch. But once again the kids kept to a sort of area and didn’t disrupt the others.
i wish I could’ve played with the cars 😑
Dec 24, 2019, 2:33 am
#1746
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: West Coast, USA
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Dec 28, 2019, 4:28 am
#1748
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Jan 11, 2020, 12:09 pm
#1749
Join Date: Feb 2019
Programs: Hilton Gold, Etihad Gold, IHG Platinum, IC Ambasador, Marriott Gold, Taj Gold, Radisson Gold
Posts: 195
I just came back from a 3 night stay at the IC Paris Le Grand. Unfortunately, the comments here are mostly accurate - my stay was somewhat disappointing. To summarise:
- The hotel design was stunning, and the best feature of the hotel
- The in room tea/coffee was just a kettle and Nescafe!
- The arrival amenity was some oranges and shortbread. This was their thanks for me being an IC Ambassador!
- I was given no upgrade, as I booked with IHG points
I have written a full review https://soulfultravelguy.com/article...e-grand-review.
- The hotel design was stunning, and the best feature of the hotel
- The in room tea/coffee was just a kettle and Nescafe!
- The arrival amenity was some oranges and shortbread. This was their thanks for me being an IC Ambassador!
- I was given no upgrade, as I booked with IHG points
I have written a full review https://soulfultravelguy.com/article...e-grand-review.
Jan 11, 2020, 1:07 pm
#1750
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Rather different for me over NYE. I also booked with points, as RA, and received a significant upgrade to a newly renovated Prestige Suite. It was a beautiful room and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The Club staff were excellent as always.
Jan 11, 2020, 1:24 pm
#1751
Join Date: Mar 2008
Programs: SAS Diamond, Hilton Diamond, IHG RA Spire
Posts: 423
I have written a full review https://soulfultravelguy.com/article...e-grand-review.
“My return flight left Paris at 9pm and I requested to check out at 6pm - but I was told that they could only offer a 4pm check-out. I’m sure that the reception lady could have given us a later check-out, if she really wanted to.”
I wouldn’t be so sure, considering the hotel is running at a much lower capacity than normal.
Jan 13, 2020, 5:32 am
#1752
Join Date: Feb 2019
Programs: Hilton Gold, Etihad Gold, IHG Platinum, IC Ambasador, Marriott Gold, Taj Gold, Radisson Gold
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I just think that they could have provided more to platinum ambassadors. The amenity gift was some shortbread and some oranges!
Jan 13, 2020, 5:41 am
#1753
Join Date: Feb 2019
Programs: Hilton Gold, Etihad Gold, IHG Platinum, IC Ambasador, Marriott Gold, Taj Gold, Radisson Gold
Posts: 195
You write in your review:
“My return flight left Paris at 9pm and I requested to check out at 6pm - but I was told that they could only offer a 4pm check-out. I’m sure that the reception lady could have given us a later check-out, if she really wanted to.”
I wouldn’t be so sure, considering the hotel is running at a much lower capacity than normal.
“My return flight left Paris at 9pm and I requested to check out at 6pm - but I was told that they could only offer a 4pm check-out. I’m sure that the reception lady could have given us a later check-out, if she really wanted to.”
I wouldn’t be so sure, considering the hotel is running at a much lower capacity than normal.
From the thread here, people have very different experiences at the hotel, YMMV
In general, IHG is great for free nights, but very poor for elite benefits (in my view). But this the weakest set of benefits I have got as an IC Ambassador. When I stayed at the IC Boston, they upgraded us to overlook the water. And that is in the US, where every 3rd guy is an elite!
Jan 13, 2020, 6:28 am
#1754
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: ZRH
Programs: LH SEN, BA Gold, Bonvoy Plat, IHG Spire RA
Posts: 580
It's just the feeling I got when speaking to her. I didn't feel like she wanted to go the extra mile for elites. I could have pushed it, but for the sake of 2 hours, I didn't want to be jerk
From the thread here, people have very different experiences at the hotel, YMMV
In general, IHG is great for free nights, but very poor for elite benefits (in my view). But this the weakest set of benefits I have got as an IC Ambassador. When I stayed at the IC Boston, they upgraded us to overlook the water. And that is in the US, where every 3rd guy is an elite!
From the thread here, people have very different experiences at the hotel, YMMV
In general, IHG is great for free nights, but very poor for elite benefits (in my view). But this the weakest set of benefits I have got as an IC Ambassador. When I stayed at the IC Boston, they upgraded us to overlook the water. And that is in the US, where every 3rd guy is an elite!