MSPeconomist

Some tourist attractions are walkable from Marriott Rive Gauche, for example Luxumbourg gardens and the area around the Pantheon. You can take different routes and it's a reasonably interesting walk. You can also walk to Montparnasse and the big traditional restaurants there.

tbm13

I stayed at the Marriott Rive Gauche a few weeks ago. One thing to be aware of is that the lounge is open for dinner on Fridays and is closed on Sundays, which is different to most hotels.

MFLetou

You know, its starting to seem like everywhere I turn, I'm seeing negative feedback about the C-E property. I don't know if it is because its so expensive, and people just don't think its worth what they are paying, or if there are just issues with the hotel now. By contrast, the Ren ADT seems to be universally well regarded. It sort of seems like the decision between the two of them breaks down to better hotel vs better (or at least more central) location. Which is making this very hard!

ThatGirlEdie

Just stayed at the Opera Ambassador for 4 nights. The executive lounge is currently open from 0700-2200, offers breakfast from 0700-1100, snacks/alcohol/mixers from 1730-1930, and beer/wine until 2100. First visit to Paris & I've liked the location very much. Glad I skipped the CE but will have to check out the Vendome on the next trip.

ohmark

As to the various Marriott Parisian properties, don't think it is so much that one hotel or the other is so much "better". Think more that it is the difference between people and what appeals to each. Big hotel vs smaller. Very commercial area vs less so. Centrally located vs less costly but further away. Newer vs older. Charm vs room size. Comped full breakfast vs lounge. Parisian neighborhood versus business area. Perfection vs price. And many more such.

MFLetou

Yeah, it just seems kind of glaring to me that the reviews on C-E in particular are so mixed. For me, this was always an aspirational property--given the price and location, for the years that I've followed Marriott its been kind of a "gold standard" high profile property.

I'm not sure if its simply gone downhill, or just reached a tipping point in terms of price vs what you get. Either way, you wouldn't expect a Category 9 property in this location to be garnering so many lousy reviews and comments.

In contrast, almost everything I've read about the Ren ADT has been positive. There doesn't seem to be much disagreement about the quality of the rooms.

SkiAdcock

This.

DealAddict

Is 311 Euro a night for the Executive Suite at the Ren Troacdero too much $$$? Breakfast and wi-fi included. I don't know if it's worth it. Dates are in May.

dat4life

I have quick 26 hour layover in Paris and I'm trying to decide between the Ren Le Parc Trocadero and the Vendome. I'm flying into CDG and flying out of ORY. I prefer LPT for the location, though the Vendome isn't bad either, but I was wondering which hotel would be nearer to a convenient option to Orly.

fassy

Hi all,

I'm looking for a two nights in Paris and after a quick check on Marriott.com I would decide between Renaissance Vendome, Marriott Champs-Elysees and Renaissance Arc de Triomphe Hotel.

Anyway, at least for the first two the reviews on Tripadvisor are very mixed. Especially the Marriott doesn't seem the meet the standard expectation of a 5 star hotel it claims to be. Especially the repeated comments about large groups of misbehaving middle eastern gentlemen, smoke in rooms, really bad service and an impression of an overall run down hotel for just 400€/night made me think twice if I want to stay there?

To be honest I usually look at the worst reviews and tend to ignore the "5 Star, everything is great reviews" since I found over the years that bad reviews are in a lot of cases much more genuine and believable

Or am I miss-leaded?

The Arc de Triomphe seems to be quite nice but it lacks the typical Paris-shabby chic, right and overall I tend to the Vendome, you choice?

I'm looking for a nice clean hotel which lives up to its standard and not just claims to be 4 or 5 stars property, with good service, privacy and calm environment while being convenient located for some sight seeing in Paris.

Opinions?

Thanks,
fassy

pdpgps

I thought the Arc de Triomphe was great. I've stayed there 2x now and would go back. They definitely take care of the elite guests.

CIT85

The description you provided is accurate for Champs-Elysees. I've checked out the lobby a few times when I'm in Paris and each time the lobby was camped out by groups and not very inviting, definitely not 5*.

Location of Vendome is better.

BostonFlyer1624

Hi folks,

Quick question:

Will be in Paris for 2 nights on points in April. Which hotel is the most romantic and best located for easy walking to metro and attractions, and food. #1 concern is just having the highest quality "romantic" hotel.

Thanks!

MileageGoblin

I think most will say either the Ren Vendome or Trocadero. Trocadero is walkable to Eiffel. Vendome to Louvre and Orsay. While I haven't stayed at Trocadero, I can tell you in my experience the Vendome doesn't UG point redemptions upon check-in w/o cash. I'd try to lock that down an UG in advance at either property.

joshua362

Paris Marriott Rive Gauche Hotel & Conference Center. Put my parents here for 5 nights on points. They received a nice upgrade and enjoyed the lounge. Other that that, I have no idea.