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Sep 14, 2016, 8:51 am
#2267
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 1,265
Currently at the Fasano, Rio. So far I am really happy with my stay. Service is very good, better than at the Copacabana Palace. Booked via LHW as a LC member. Got on early check in (at 7 AM!), upgraded from entry level room to sea view deluxe, welcome drink at the bar (still a bit early now 
) and the (complimentary) breakfast was very nice. Buffet style but quality over quantity in a very serene setting, nothing zoo-like (like too many buffets). Occupancy is quite low so lounging by the pool is a bliss and my lounger is right above Ipanema beach. I will update the Rio thread after check out.
) and the (complimentary) breakfast was very nice. Buffet style but quality over quantity in a very serene setting, nothing zoo-like (like too many buffets). Occupancy is quite low so lounging by the pool is a bliss and my lounger is right above Ipanema beach. I will update the Rio thread after check out.
Sep 14, 2016, 8:53 am
#2268
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Free Republic of Florida
Programs: LH Senator, CX Diamond, UA Prem Plat, Fans of MO Elite
Posts: 589
Was there on the 1st and 2nd. Suite 104?Got my fill of schnitzel, Esterhazy torte at Demel, and kasekrainer but I still prefer St. Gallen bratwurst from Sternen.
Sep 14, 2016, 9:40 am
#2269
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Geneva, Dubai, Paris
Programs: Disillusioned Cent
Posts: 1,880
I just sent you a PM.
Sep 19, 2016, 10:10 am
#2273
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Here there and everywhere
Posts: 6,303
The hotel manager there is Brice Delcos, ex-Four Seasons Seychelles and FS Provence, so although Prince de Galles is not George V stadard by any means, it is better than one would expect, thanks to Brice. His wife Nathalie is head of Spa at George V. Neighbours.
Sep 19, 2016, 11:41 am
#2274
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Southern California, USA
Programs: Marriott Ambassador and LTT, UA Plat/LT Gold, AA Gold
Posts: 8,764
Sep 21, 2016, 1:16 pm
#2275
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 1,265
I stayed at the PDG back in June with my husband. My initial plan was to try out the Lancaster, but since they only wanted to sell me a room via Accor and not via LHW, I booked the PDG instead on a very short notice. Rate for an entry level room was (most likely since it was so last minute) over 800 EUR but was also available via C&P so I managed to still get a decent deal. Hotel was almost fully booked so no suite upgrade but we were upgraded to the next category room (I think deluxe with courtyard view).
Rooms are very nicely refurbised, albeit a bit on the small side.
Service was excellent and IMHO better/warmer/more attentive than for instance service at Le Bristol. I really liked the PDG, probably because of the lack of typical Parisian attitude.
We had both dinner (drinks and some small plates) and breakfast (Platinum amenity, excellent value) at Les Heures and it was excellent! Great setting, service and food.
In short: we would most definitely return, as long as it is for the right price. Over 800 EUR for an entry level room is a bit steep IMHO, certainly when you take the rates for properties like the Shangri La, Georges V, Plaza Athenée into account. In those cases I would rather pay a bit more and stay there. But PDG is an excellent hotel and in case of rates in the range of let's say 600 EUR max a very good choice.
Sep 21, 2016, 2:30 pm
#2276
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Southern California, USA
Programs: Marriott Ambassador and LTT, UA Plat/LT Gold, AA Gold
Posts: 8,764
Dear Bhrubin,
I stayed at the PDG back in June with my husband. My initial plan was to try out the Lancaster, but since they only wanted to sell me a room via Accor and not via LHW, I booked the PDG instead on a very short notice. Rate for an entry level room was (most likely since it was so last minute) over 800 EUR but was also available via C&P so I managed to still get a decent deal. Hotel was almost fully booked so no suite upgrade but we were upgraded to the next category room (I think deluxe with courtyard view).
Rooms are very nicely refurbised, albeit a bit on the small side.
Service was excellent and IMHO better/warmer/more attentive than for instance service at Le Bristol. I really liked the PDG, probably because of the lack of typical Parisian attitude.
We had both dinner (drinks and some small plates) and breakfast (Platinum amenity, excellent value) at Les Heures and it was excellent! Great setting, service and food.
In short: we would most definitely return, as long as it is for the right price. Over 800 EUR for an entry level room is a bit steep IMHO, certainly when you take the rates for properties like the Shangri La, Georges V, Plaza Athenée into account. In those cases I would rather pay a bit more and stay there. But PDG is an excellent hotel and in case of rates in the range of let's say 600 EUR max a very good choice.
I stayed at the PDG back in June with my husband. My initial plan was to try out the Lancaster, but since they only wanted to sell me a room via Accor and not via LHW, I booked the PDG instead on a very short notice. Rate for an entry level room was (most likely since it was so last minute) over 800 EUR but was also available via C&P so I managed to still get a decent deal. Hotel was almost fully booked so no suite upgrade but we were upgraded to the next category room (I think deluxe with courtyard view).
Rooms are very nicely refurbised, albeit a bit on the small side.
Service was excellent and IMHO better/warmer/more attentive than for instance service at Le Bristol. I really liked the PDG, probably because of the lack of typical Parisian attitude.
We had both dinner (drinks and some small plates) and breakfast (Platinum amenity, excellent value) at Les Heures and it was excellent! Great setting, service and food.
In short: we would most definitely return, as long as it is for the right price. Over 800 EUR for an entry level room is a bit steep IMHO, certainly when you take the rates for properties like the Shangri La, Georges V, Plaza Athenée into account. In those cases I would rather pay a bit more and stay there. But PDG is an excellent hotel and in case of rates in the range of let's say 600 EUR max a very good choice.
Thanks so much for that! I actually prefer the Vendome area over the Golden Triangle area, but I do love the PdG, especially since I'm Plat100 Amassador and always seem to get upgraded to suites, even on award stays. (It helps that I always prefer it cooler/cold so I always visit Paris in shoulder or even low season.)
I prefer the PdG over the PH, but I do tend to stay at the MO or PH more because of their Vendome location...or even the Westin. I'm not a big fan of the Palace hotels.
Sep 27, 2016, 1:18 pm
#2279
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Enroute to ? & likely flying in ' A ':)
Programs: TPPS, UA, EK ...; Marriott BONVOY , HH, GP, GC..
Posts: 4,217
However , was toying with a trip to Kent & would have stayed a couple of days at London Beach Hotel , St Michaels / Tenterden . Not quite this forum but has a decent spa / pool & golf course .
Quaint town with boutiques and some really good pubs / restaurants nearby
Close enough to Dover ?
Sep 27, 2016, 2:31 pm
#2280
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Hawai'i Nei
Programs: Au: UA, Marriott, Hilton; GE
Posts: 7,145
Well , my trip to England in October is likely cancelled .
However , was toying with a trip to Kent & would have stayed a couple of days at London Beach Hotel , St Michaels / Tenterden . Not quite this forum but has a decent spa / pool & golf course .
Quaint town with boutiques and some really good pubs / restaurants nearby
Close enough to Dover ?
However , was toying with a trip to Kent & would have stayed a couple of days at London Beach Hotel , St Michaels / Tenterden . Not quite this forum but has a decent spa / pool & golf course .
Quaint town with boutiques and some really good pubs / restaurants nearby
Close enough to Dover ?