sethMCOflyer

Opera - A little bit farther from the main attractions but still walk-able depending on how much you like to walk, near a lot of shopping. Also close to a lot of nice places to eat.
Republique - I rode through this neighborhood and it looked nice but will be a ways from all of the main attractions. I can't comment too much.

hockeyinsider

I presume you want to keep your wife happy. I don't think a regular room at the Verdome is going to be big enough for two adults with luggage to be comfortable, even if they're gone most of the day. I presume you don't want to climb over suitcases to make love on your honeymoon.

hockeyinsider

10-20 minutes by foot with easy subway and bus stops.

Finkface

We stayed last year for a special occasion and I got an email from the Asst. Front Office Manager a week before offering us options regarding an upgrade. It was sent from MARIA PROTOIS ROTH| ASSISTANT FRONT OFFICE MANAGER [email protected]

Maybe give that a try.

Kacee

"Better" location is so subjective in Paris, the arrondissements have really different feels and appeal to different tastes, and you're going to have to form your own opinion.

Vendome is a very central, convenient location for the tourist sites. Location wise, it's probably a very good choice for a first visit. Personally, I don't much care for the 1st (arrondissement) but that's a personal opinion and yours may differ. It's kind of the Upper East Side of Paris - think name designer boutiques and doormen who will judge you based on how you're dressed.

Opera Ambassador is close to several big department stores, amidst the grands boulevards. I wouldn't really want to stay in this area, but it's still reasonably convenient.

Republique. More of a real Paris neighborhood. I would choose this over either of the other two (and am in fact booked there in September), but it's farther from the main tourist sites and you'll be riding the Metro more to see them.

ohmark

Property has the feel of a smaller boutique hotel with personality. On a side, non-touristy street, but a block or two from one of Paris great fashion streets: Rue St Honore. Close to lively restaurants and clubs. Walking distance from most of the city's prominent tourist attractions. IMO would be memorable place for a honeymoon stay. Last time there, I stayed for a week on points, but paid for upgrade three levels. The room was the size of a slightly larger than average room at a U.S center city property.
One more negative I just remembered from an earlier stay in a smaller room there: the bathroom had a glass door, so that the entire bedroom lit up from the bathroom light.

hockeyinsider

Or walk. It's literally a question of turning left at the hotel's front door, walking two blocks, turning right, then walking straight down to Hôtel de Ville, aka city hall. If you want to go to Notre-Dame Cathedral, you zig-zag at city hall. Maybe 20 minutes total -- and that's at a moderate pace. The only touristy sights or destinations that aren't easily walkable for many people would be the Avenue des Champs-Élysées and Eiffel Tower.

hockeyinsider

Increasingly, this is an issue at all renovated and new-build hotels, across multiple brands, both within the Marriott portfolio and outside of it. Someone, who never stays at hotels, thinks this is a great design element.

Kacee

I would walk, but it's far for many. I checked google maps and it's minimum 1.8 km to Place des Vosges or Hotel de Ville.

glnsf

Maria is no longer at the property. The email address given above for the Front Desk Manager is still current.

beachfan

Kacee

The Musee d'Orsay is in the 7th. It's certainly an easy walk from the Vendome, as are many of the major Paris attractions. The heart of the 6th (St. Germain) is farther.

TheCount2

A very current address, as I received an email this morning: [email protected].

hockeyinsider

That should work, but I would recommend the manager if you have an issues or extra-special requests.

Raïs Boukhedouni, Front Office Manager <[email protected]>

zoqfotpik

Stayed here for five night using points and got an upgrade to Large Prestige room for no additional cost! It has a small seating area, king sized bed, bath tub, toilet and separate shower. The room I got has a view of the inner courtyard on the fifth floor, so it remained quite even during Bastille day and the world cup celebrations. Plat gift was provided, which you can choose from a selection of beverage (alcohol and juice) and snacks (fruits, nuts, pastry, etc). Breakfast buffet was served at the Balagan and as an elite you can also order off the menu. Nothing to complain about this property - service was great, room was perfect albeit I did receive an upgraded room so I can't speak of the standard rooms, and the location was perfect. In hindsight, I would probably avoid the location whenever there's a big event going on. I stayed here because of the national holiday, but didn't expect France would win the world cup. Train stations were closed in the area and people were literally in the middle of the street partying. Oh, and Jamie at the Balagan is very easy on the eyes.