Feb 9, 2018, 7:26 pm
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This thread refers to the various Marriott brands within a specific geographic area. Marriott Bonvoy hotels in XX usually have posts asking which property is better, etc. Trip reports are usually better suited in the property specific threads.
Marriott Bonvoy hotels in Paris, France
Jul 13, 2015, 12:23 am
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I have a 7-night stay coming up at the Paris CE. Checking in on the 25th to see the final stage of the Tour de France on the 26th.
I can almost guarantee that none of the wheelchair accessible rooms will be on the CE view side, so I'm hoping they haven't rented out the restaurant or lounge that looks over the CE. Worst case, I'll view it from the street.
Looking forward to reporting back on my experience.
I can almost guarantee that none of the wheelchair accessible rooms will be on the CE view side, so I'm hoping they haven't rented out the restaurant or lounge that looks over the CE. Worst case, I'll view it from the street.
Looking forward to reporting back on my experience.
Jul 13, 2015, 8:20 am
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Which other Marriott would you choose to watch the final stage of the Tour de France that overlooks the route? The poster you seemed to be responding to had a specific reason for choosing that property.
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Jul 13, 2015, 4:29 pm
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2. The very final stage is between Concorde and Rond Point des Champs Elysées (the hotel is 600 meters ahead the final line).
3. It must be a real nightmare to get in and out of the hotel during the Tour
4. There are so many more interesting places than the Champs Élysées tourist trap to visit in Paris.
http://www.cntraveler.com/galleries/...to-do-in-paris
Jul 13, 2015, 6:46 pm
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1. Considering a street view room is given, I am not quite sure that you can see that much with the trees on the Champs Elysées.
2. The very final stage is between Concorde and Rond Point des Champs Elysées (the hotel is 600 meters ahead the final line).
3. It must be a real nightmare to get in and out of the hotel during the Tour
4. There are so many more interesting places than the Champs Élysées tourist trap to visit in Paris.
http://www.cntraveler.com/galleries/...to-do-in-paris
2. The very final stage is between Concorde and Rond Point des Champs Elysées (the hotel is 600 meters ahead the final line).
3. It must be a real nightmare to get in and out of the hotel during the Tour
4. There are so many more interesting places than the Champs Élysées tourist trap to visit in Paris.
http://www.cntraveler.com/galleries/...to-do-in-paris
Cheers
Jul 14, 2015, 2:32 am
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Shrug. You haven't answered the question. Which Marriott specifically other than CE has a view of the final stage of the TdF? If there is one, then please post it. Otherwise,talk to the hand. He's here for a specific. Reason, not the general run around gay paree and been there done that.
Still, as I said it, I am not quite sure that you can see anything from the hotel room with the trees on the avenue.
I am quite sure that Renaissance Paris Le Parc Trocadero or Vendôme , for example, might give you a more Parisian feeling for location.
Jul 14, 2015, 7:09 am
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I certainly saw large families in the lounge over the weekend, but they did check room numbers at the door for the 5:30 pm drinks/food. They also had a sign posted in the lounge saying they would charge 25 Euros a person for extra people, but I am assuming that means if you want to bring a friend (not someone staying in your room).
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* Paris / Marriott Opera Ambassador / OPEN; choice of Full breakfast in restaurant on weekends (at least for PLATS); key accessible for soft drinks/coffee until midnight; 07/15 update
Jul 14, 2015, 9:18 am
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We stayed at the CE for the final stage of the Tour a couple of years ago (on points, no less). While I would definitely choose a different location for a visit to Paris, to see the Tour, there is no better location. Walk out the front door (pretty sure you wouldn't see the street from the rooms due to trees and vast throngs of people) and you are there. This avoids the massive congestion on both the streets and Metro.
Jul 14, 2015, 10:28 am
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Cheers.
Jul 14, 2015, 12:27 pm
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True, but you posted it would be your last choice & that was it. No reason why, no context in that post; not even a mention of location. Someone could have said it was their first choice & without context or additional information, the statement wouldn't have had much value either.
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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/de...-in-Paris.html
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/fodors...b_6938896.html
http://www.cntraveler.com/galleries/...to-do-in-paris
might help to enlighten my first post
Jul 14, 2015, 12:39 pm
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Then I do hope that my further explanations and the links
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/de...-in-Paris.html
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/fodors...b_6938896.html
http://www.cntraveler.com/galleries/...to-do-in-paris
might help to enlighten my first post
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/de...-in-Paris.html
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/fodors...b_6938896.html
http://www.cntraveler.com/galleries/...to-do-in-paris
might help to enlighten my first post
Cheers.
Jul 14, 2015, 9:18 pm
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Some of these 'Don'ts' are conceitedly misleading. It is your FIRST TIME in Paris. Walk along the world's famous avenue Champs Elysees, take the Seine river cruise, visit the Louvre, see the Mona Lisa, go up the Eiffel tower, shop at Galeries Lafayette and Printemps, have lunch at at least one world known restaurant, e.g. La Tour d'Argent.. etc. etc.
Then you can do the 'Dont's' the second time in Paris. Or the third, fourth, fifth ...... .
Then you can do the 'Dont's' the second time in Paris. Or the third, fourth, fifth ...... .
Jul 14, 2015, 10:28 pm
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Some of these 'Don'ts' are conceitedly misleading. It is your FIRST TIME in Paris. Walk along the world's famous avenue Champs Elysees, take the Seine river cruise, visit the Louvre, see the Mona Lisa, go up the Eiffel tower, shop at Galeries Lafayette and Printemps, have lunch at at least one world known restaurant, e.g. La Tour d'Argent.. etc. etc.
Then you can do the 'Dont's' the second time in Paris. Or the third, fourth, fifth ...... .
Then you can do the 'Dont's' the second time in Paris. Or the third, fourth, fifth ...... .
Jul 15, 2015, 12:38 am
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Some of these 'Don'ts' are conceitedly misleading. It is your FIRST TIME in Paris. Walk along the world's famous avenue Champs Elysees, take the Seine river cruise, visit the Louvre, see the Mona Lisa, go up the Eiffel tower, shop at Galeries Lafayette and Printemps, have lunch at at least one world known restaurant, e.g. La Tour d'Argent.. etc. etc.
Then you can do the 'Dont's' the second time in Paris. Or the third, fourth, fifth ...... .
Then you can do the 'Dont's' the second time in Paris. Or the third, fourth, fifth ...... .
And I think everyone should walk the Champs Elyees at least once in their life.
And if you go at Xmas time, that changes everything.