Last edit by: PTahCha
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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]
#1411
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Charlotte, NC USA
Programs: American Executive Platinum, One World Emerald, IC Royal Ambassador
Posts: 309
Even better?!? NO more extra charges for luggage. It really is a flat rate.
I asked my driver last week about how this was affecting him. He said it evens out...they lose money during rush hour, but gain money during off peak.
I can't remember the Orly rates, but they also are fixed.
Safe travels!
#1412
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Charlotte, NC USA
Programs: American Executive Platinum, One World Emerald, IC Royal Ambassador
Posts: 309
Have we talked about this?? New toiletries have been Anne Semonin since March. I believe this is for all rooms. I thought Agraria had the systemwide contract.
#1413
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Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Seat 1A, Juice pretty much everywhere, Mucci des Coins Exotiques
Posts: 34,339
Agraria had a systemwide contract. Not exclusive. Plenty of IC's opted out and provided better amenities. And some IC's have Agraria in non-suite rooms and better stuff in the suites. But it is good news if this hotel has changed.
#1414
A new law now stipulates that regular taxis are ALSO fixed rate to/from the Paris airports! One way to/from CDG and the Right Bank is 50. CDG to/from Left Bank 55.
Even better?!? NO more extra charges for luggage. It really is a flat rate.
I asked my driver last week about how this was affecting him. He said it evens out...they lose money during rush hour, but gain money during off peak.
I can't remember the Orly rates, but they also are fixed.
Safe travels!
Even better?!? NO more extra charges for luggage. It really is a flat rate.
I asked my driver last week about how this was affecting him. He said it evens out...they lose money during rush hour, but gain money during off peak.
I can't remember the Orly rates, but they also are fixed.
Safe travels!
Just got home from Paris.
Airport is a flat 45 to/from Le Grande with Uber.
#1415
Had that Anne Whatever brand in the junior suite last weekend. I didn't think it was all that exciting.
#1416
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: PARIS (France)
Programs: AF/KLM Club 2000 | InterContinental Diamond RA |AMEX Plat | Visa Infinite |Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 10,898
http://www.annesemonin.com
I must say that I like the fragrance of the bathgel.
#1417
Moderator: CommunityBuzz!, OMNI, OMNI/PR, and OMNI/Games & FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: ORD (MDW stinks)
Programs: UAMM, AAMM & ExPlat, Marriott lifetime Plat, IHG Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 23,465
#1418
Anne Whatever (more well-known under Anne Simonin name ) is a very exclusive brand
http://www.annesemonin.com
I must say that I like the fragrance of the bathgel.
http://www.annesemonin.com
I must say that I like the fragrance of the bathgel.
I use mostly Kiehl's, Clarins, and Malin+Goetz products.
Just didn't feel like the Anne Semonin stuff was "special."
#1419
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: PARIS (France)
Programs: AF/KLM Club 2000 | InterContinental Diamond RA |AMEX Plat | Visa Infinite |Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 10,898
And yes, you pay the price of a luxury hotel in Paris.
If you want a cheaper option, you could have a breakfast at Au Pain Quotidien, place du March Saint Honor (10 minutes walk from the hotel).
#1420
Moderator: CommunityBuzz!, OMNI, OMNI/PR, and OMNI/Games & FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: ORD (MDW stinks)
Programs: UAMM, AAMM & ExPlat, Marriott lifetime Plat, IHG Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 23,465
#1421
Join Date: Feb 2014
Programs: SPG Plat, IHG Plat Ambassador, CC Gold, HH Diamond, Hyatt Plat
Posts: 67
Hello All. This is my second stay in 6 months at Le Grand and I have had awesome service from a particular person at the front desk. First time we were there, we paid with points. We were upgraded to to a superior (i think) room on the 5th floor and granted Club access for first night. This time we are going for to celebrate my birthday. I asked about the cost of adding club access. Was told $120 offer. I said I would think about it. Proceeded to purchase ambassador Right at front desk and we were upgraded to an Eiffel Tour executive room. I politely asked if this included the club access, was told no but the he would actually add that for free for all 4 nights of our stay (which are again, award nights). !!!! I know this is super unusual and would like to thank the person (same guy both times. He remembered us.) Thoght about buying a gift but figured it would be tacky. Should we tip him at the end of our stay?? How much would you tip??
#1422
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: London
Programs: BA, VS, HH, IHG, MB, MR
Posts: 26,865
Hello All. This is my second stay in 6 months at Le Grand and I have had awesome service from a particular person at the front desk. First time we were there, we paid with points. We were upgraded to to a superior (i think) room on the 5th floor and granted Club access for first night. This time we are going for to celebrate my birthday. I asked about the cost of adding club access. Was told $120 offer. I said I would think about it. Proceeded to purchase ambassador Right at front desk and we were upgraded to an Eiffel Tour executive room. I politely asked if this included the club access, was told no but the he would actually add that for free for all 4 nights of our stay (which are again, award nights). !!!! I know this is super unusual and would like to thank the person (same guy both times. He remembered us.) Thoght about buying a gift but figured it would be tacky. Should we tip him at the end of our stay?? How much would you tip??
#1423
Join Date: Feb 2014
Programs: SPG Plat, IHG Plat Ambassador, CC Gold, HH Diamond, Hyatt Plat
Posts: 67
Of course. I know that. Not my first trip to Europe. Just looking for a nice way to show gratitude and there seems to be some conflicting information online (even from Europeans)
#1424
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Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Seat 1A, Juice pretty much everywhere, Mucci des Coins Exotiques
Posts: 34,339
I'm not sure it is necessary, and I agree that cash tips are not the way to go. A nice bottle of wine on the other hand is well appreciated by most people in France. Or some other nice consumable.
#1425
Join Date: Feb 2014
Programs: SPG Plat, IHG Plat Ambassador, CC Gold, HH Diamond, Hyatt Plat
Posts: 67