Renaissance Vendome Paris [Master Thread]
Sep 16, 2015, 1:52 pm
#46
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Rancho Mirage, CA
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Sep 16, 2015, 2:51 pm
#47
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan USA
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Posts: 5,472
Sep 17, 2015, 1:34 pm
#49
Join Date: Feb 2013
Programs: AA LT Plt, , UAL Silver, Marriott LT Titanium, Hertz PC
Posts: 42
We have several friends, including one who lives in that area, who really like the Royal Madeleine. For good brasserie food, we love Madeleine 7, which is just a bit north of Place de La Madeleine. In that same area, there is a L'Ecluse, another good wine bar with a limited but interesting food menu (and good people watching).
Sep 17, 2015, 9:32 pm
#50
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan USA
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Posts: 5,472
We have several friends, including one who lives in that area, who really like the Royal Madeleine. For good brasserie food, we love Madeleine 7, which is just a bit north of Place de La Madeleine. In that same area, there is a L'Ecluse, another good wine bar with a limited but interesting food menu (and good people watching).
May 2, 2016, 4:43 pm
#51
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: NYC
Programs: Delta DM, SPG Gold, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 88
I have Platinum status and will be booking two rooms for a stay here this fall. Does anybody know if both rooms will receive free breakfast? There will be two people in each room. I am the only person with any Marriott status, and both rooms will be in my name.
May 3, 2016, 5:55 am
#52
Join Date: Feb 2013
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Posts: 42
Maria Roth - [email protected]
Mar 7, 2017, 8:01 pm
#55
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan USA
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2. As a plat, upgrades are not plentiful, but not completely impossible.
3. If you are traveling with a companion, the standard-non-upgraded room is ludicrously undersized and would be unacceptable. Even a one-class upgrade provides a very small room. A 2-class upgrade provides a room that is smaller than the average Marriott room in a typical American downtown location.
4. But the hotel is so otherwise delightful and perfectly located for touring visitors that I would still choose to stay there, as long as I knew in advance that I would not be relegated to the minute standard room.
Mar 7, 2017, 8:19 pm
#56
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: LHR
Programs: AA
Posts: 773
1. This is one property that like to get paid for any upgrades.
2. As a plat, upgrades are not plentiful, but not completely impossible.
3. If you are traveling with a companion, the standard-non-upgraded room is ludicrously undersized and would be unacceptable. Even a one-class upgrade provides a very small room. A 2-class upgrade provides a room that is smaller than the average Marriott room in a typical American downtown location.
4. But the hotel is so otherwise delightful and perfectly located for touring visitors that I would still choose to stay there, as long as I knew in advance that I would not be relegated to the minute standard room.
2. As a plat, upgrades are not plentiful, but not completely impossible.
3. If you are traveling with a companion, the standard-non-upgraded room is ludicrously undersized and would be unacceptable. Even a one-class upgrade provides a very small room. A 2-class upgrade provides a room that is smaller than the average Marriott room in a typical American downtown location.
4. But the hotel is so otherwise delightful and perfectly located for touring visitors that I would still choose to stay there, as long as I knew in advance that I would not be relegated to the minute standard room.
Jul 16, 2017, 10:42 am
#57
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 321
I'm Platinum and have booked a room at this property, using points, for an upcoming stay for my daughter. Will she be able to get Platinum benefits when she checks in? I know this can vary at non-domestic hotels and am asking if anyone has had experience with this particular issue at the Renaissance Vendome.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Jul 16, 2017, 1:47 pm
#58
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Chicago (ORD)
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, UA Gold, AA Gold
Posts: 566
My wife and I stayed at the Renaissance Vendome about a year ago on points (I am Platinum). Yes, like at other hotels when you use points, you will get Platinum benefits (most importantly, breakfast; also PAG). However, I'd note that you do not get any additional points for any paid upgrades (after some back and forth with MR, I learned that this is the case when you stay on points at all hotels). We arrived early in the morning after a redeye from the states, and desiring to check in, were told that the only room that was available that time was an "upgraded" room. Tired as we were, and desiring to shower, we gave in and paid for the upgrade. It was still tiny and such, but the one nice thing it had was an outdoor sitting area (it was the room on the first floor just past the stairs you take to go down to the pool), where we were able to enjoy sitting out with cheese and wine a couple of nights. But, ultimately, no points credited for the paid upgrade (because the stay was originally on points). But, we were definitely both provided a nice breakfast each morning.
Jul 16, 2017, 5:55 pm
#59
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 321
My wife and I stayed at the Renaissance Vendome about a year ago on points (I am Platinum). Yes, like at other hotels when you use points, you will get Platinum benefits (most importantly, breakfast; also PAG). However, I'd note that you do not get any additional points for any paid upgrades (after some back and forth with MR, I learned that this is the case when you stay on points at all hotels). We arrived early in the morning after a redeye from the states, and desiring to check in, were told that the only room that was available that time was an "upgraded" room. Tired as we were, and desiring to shower, we gave in and paid for the upgrade. It was still tiny and such, but the one nice thing it had was an outdoor sitting area (it was the room on the first floor just past the stairs you take to go down to the pool), where we were able to enjoy sitting out with cheese and wine a couple of nights. But, ultimately, no points credited for the paid upgrade (because the stay was originally on points). But, we were definitely both provided a nice breakfast each morning.
Jul 17, 2017, 7:15 am
#60
Join Date: Feb 2013
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If you want to contact someone at the front desk and ask, this person is always very helpful - [email protected].