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Expert Review (posted to Luxury Forum) from Oct 2017:
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Prince De Galles, Luxury Collection, Paris, France [Master Thread]
#61
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: DCA
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Just completed a two day cash and points stay. Got an upgraded room (using SNA) to a Macassar suite (8th floor internal room), a wonderful two room suite with a sitting area (couch plus desk, including bathroom and shower) and a bedroom (large bath). I was greeted by the manager at check in. The woman at the desk accompanied me up to the room (partially to unlock the interior windows) and show me the room. I took breakfast in the dining room the first day (some a la carte stuff...fruit and yogurt) and was encouraged to order room service the second day (early check out).
Breakfast service was a bit erratic (my waiter seemed young and not quite sure of what he was doing) but otherwise a lovely stay, with friendly front desk and other personnel.
Evidently during the first days of COP21 (climate talks) Ave George V was closed and guests had to walk from the Champs Elysees but no problem on my stay.
A great stay and I'll try to come back.
Breakfast service was a bit erratic (my waiter seemed young and not quite sure of what he was doing) but otherwise a lovely stay, with friendly front desk and other personnel.
Evidently during the first days of COP21 (climate talks) Ave George V was closed and guests had to walk from the Champs Elysees but no problem on my stay.
A great stay and I'll try to come back.
#62
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: NYC
Programs: Delta, Marriott, Kimpton
Posts: 196
Stayed here for two nights in January using only points (30k a night) and was told at check in that we were given a Makassar Suite (I believe 301) that faced the street. Hotel was stunning, and the service was on par. When we got stuck in Paris due to snow in NYC they did everything they could to extend our stay an extra night (it was fashion week) but when this proved not possible they helped get us a beautiful room at the W which was also considered sold out. I would go back to Paris just to visit this property again and to have drinks in their bar, Les Heures.
#63
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Southern California, USA
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1) for the base rooms, is there an appreciable difference in the room sizes? Not just the square footage but the layouts? Or is this an unanswerable question because each room is different? I'm also not going to Paris with the expectation that we are going to have huge rooms - I know the rooms in general are smaller compared to other places.
2) Which location is "better" for a first time tourist who, on this short trip, really only has time to hit the highlights?
3) How does the PH Vendome compare to Park Hyatt Istanbul (we loved our stay in Istanbul but I get the sense that the PH Vendome style is a bit more classic?)
4) What is the style of PDG? My wife and I loved our stays at Royal Hawaiian and Westin Palace, not necessarily because the hotels/rooms were the greatest but because both hotels have a classy/historical air about them. I have the sense that PDG is probably a much better property than either of these, but any frame of reference comparison would be really helpful.
In the end, there is not just one. All of these are very nice hotels. I DESPISE the FS George V in Paris--too much blue hair for me, too formal and stiff in its feel for me. But mot people LOVE that hotel. So it's all relative...and you can't go wrong!
#64
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Earth ... for now
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I've never stayed in a Paris hotel in July. For those who experienced the Prince de Galles during that month, could you report the type of guests that were staying at the hotel?
#66
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It's not fashion week or world cup soccer, so I'd expect an international mix, perhaps with more families with kids than at other times of the year. August is the traditional vacation month in France when most business ceases and everyone goes to vacation destinations.
#67
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It's not fashion week or world cup soccer, so I'd expect an international mix, perhaps with more families with kids than at other times of the year. August is the traditional vacation month in France when most business ceases and everyone goes to vacation destinations.
Thanks.
#68
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Greenville, SC USA
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I am wondering what peoples recent experiences are with this property. I have booked with points (30,000 per night), for my dates, there were no points and cash option or option for booking any larger rooms/suites with points. Are upgrades often granted or available for additional cash at check-in? If not, were you satisfied with the basic room? I will be traveling as a single, mid-October 2017. Currently Plat, likely Gold on arrival date.
#69
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: NYC
Programs: Delta, Marriott, Kimpton
Posts: 196
I stayed here in January of 2015 using points and was gold at the time. Was upgraded to a Makassar suite as we were celebrating a milestone birthday a few months early. About a week before arrival they send you an email asking you to pre-register your passport, etc. which is how they learned of my birthday.
#70
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Experiences with the concierge team?
We will be staying here for 3 nights to celebrate my husband's 60th as a surprise. Anyone have experience using the concierge team for luxury restaurant and experience planning?
#71
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Chicago
Programs: Starwood Platinum, AA Exec Plat, Marriott Platinum, Hyatt Diamond, Kimpton Inner Circle, Hertz PC
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I also used my ambassador to make some luxury dining reservations at restaurants that I otherwise would not have been able to secure a reservation at. I could see that she used the concierge team at the hotel to secure them without a problem.
I have stayed at the Prince de Galles twice now and it is one of my favorite Starwood properties in the world. The service there is outstanding and the hotel is gorgeous. I highly recommend it.
#72
Join Date: Feb 2005
Programs: DL DM/2MM; SPG PLAT/Ambassador
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#73
Join Date: Mar 2011
Programs: Marriott LT Platinum+Titanium Elite, Hyatt Globalist, AA EXP, Delta Plat, United Silver, AX Biz Cent
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I'll add my $0.02, stayed there over Xmas in 2015, and it was absolutely fantastic.
Service was great, breakfast (Especially the xmas breakfast) was great, room (Mosaic Suite) was great, etc.
Service was great, breakfast (Especially the xmas breakfast) was great, room (Mosaic Suite) was great, etc.
#74
Join Date: Jan 2017
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Titanium, Hyatt Globalist
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Any recent stays/ reviews here? Going on vacation here soon for a week w family. Any suggestions on whether to organize day trips via concierge or elsewhere, especially looking for kid friendly ones to teach my kid on Louvre etc.? Thanks in advance for any suggestions on kid friendly tour guides.
#75
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: LAX
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Any recent stays/ reviews here? Going on vacation here soon for a week w family. Any suggestions on whether to organize day trips via concierge or elsewhere, especially looking for kid friendly ones to teach my kid on Louvre etc.? Thanks in advance for any suggestions on kid friendly tour guides.
They created a scavenger hunt that was both fun and educational. Our tour guide was Ollie. If you can, ask for him. Young Australian guy who was both funny and very smart. Hope this helps.