Feb 9, 2018, 7:26 pm
Last edit by: hhoope01
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
Feb 6, 2019, 8:13 pm
#391
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I haven't seen any reports of what they're doing for breakfast post-8/18 and how that breakfast benefit compares to other properties in Paris. If it's a hot restaurant breakfast then it's probably better than Prince de Galles, Luxury Collection and comparable to the Renaissance Republique.
Except for 10-year-old TVs. A couple of years ago when you admittedly stayed last it may have not been noticeable, but many of the recent Trip Advisor reviews indicate the property is getting really tired in the rooms. Even on Marriott.com, where the reviews aren't always objective, the rating for the Westin is only 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Your experience may vary, of course. I would just hate to spend all those points and then get disappointed when you arrive. Why take the chance?
Except for 10-year-old TVs. A couple of years ago when you admittedly stayed last it may have not been noticeable, but many of the recent Trip Advisor reviews indicate the property is getting really tired in the rooms. Even on Marriott.com, where the reviews aren't always objective, the rating for the Westin is only 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Your experience may vary, of course. I would just hate to spend all those points and then get disappointed when you arrive. Why take the chance?
Feb 6, 2019, 10:41 pm
#392
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This is a long thread & I'm already at my limits between reading threads, checking websites, looking at new hotels, etc. Could you be specific about the property you're referring to. Please post & I'll update the exec lounge sticky. Thank you so much!
PS - that's a note to all others. Given the family/Bonvoy/comparison threads are usually multiple pages along, it would be helpful to others if people post which property they're referring to, especially if their quotes aren't immediately after (and heck, even if they are immediately after, doesn't hurt to mention the property name when responding).
Cheers.
Feb 7, 2019, 9:27 am
#393
Join Date: Jan 2017
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& I
This is a long thread & I'm already at my limits between reading threads, checking websites, looking at new hotels, etc. Could you be specific about the property you're referring to. Please post & I'll update the exec lounge sticky. Thank you so much!
PS - that's a note to all others. Given the family/Bonvoy/comparison threads are usually multiple pages along, it would be helpful to others if people post which property they're referring to, especially if their quotes aren't immediately after (and heck, even if they are immediately after, doesn't hurt to mention the property name when responding).
Cheers.
This is a long thread & I'm already at my limits between reading threads, checking websites, looking at new hotels, etc. Could you be specific about the property you're referring to. Please post & I'll update the exec lounge sticky. Thank you so much!
PS - that's a note to all others. Given the family/Bonvoy/comparison threads are usually multiple pages along, it would be helpful to others if people post which property they're referring to, especially if their quotes aren't immediately after (and heck, even if they are immediately after, doesn't hurt to mention the property name when responding).
Cheers.
Feb 7, 2019, 11:23 am
#394
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 612
We really enjoyed our recent stay at the Renaissance Arc de Triomphe. The location was excellent with Metro Line 1, Line 2, and RER within one block radius. Le Bus Direct from CDG also stops nearby at the Etoile (5 min walk away). The staff at reception was really good. The breakfast buffet for plats was good. That said, the restaurant staff needed work. They were not the most attentive or friendly, compared to the lobby staff. That would be my main negative that we took away.
We were there during the protests in December when it was really rowdy but went to the countryside early that day (and came back late) so did not really witness any violent or loud stuff.. The hotel essentially told us that it would be on lock-down and recommended for guests not to leave. This was in December so I dont know how the protests are now.
We were there during the protests in December when it was really rowdy but went to the countryside early that day (and came back late) so did not really witness any violent or loud stuff.. The hotel essentially told us that it would be on lock-down and recommended for guests not to leave. This was in December so I dont know how the protests are now.
Mar 1, 2019, 8:06 pm
#395
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Brooklyn
Programs: Delta Diamond, Bonvoy something good; sometimes other things too
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Can anyone confirm, my understanding is that the Gilet Jaunes protests have been only on Saturdays. Is it correct that Paris has been "normal" other days of the week? I have an upcoming trip that would put me in Paris on Mon-Wed and just want to make sure it still makes sense to go there and not rearrange the trip.
Was also planning on staying at the Renaissance Arc de Triomphe which I like the looks and location of, but is also at the epicenter of the protests so not sure if another location might be better if there is any protest activity on other days of the week, even if much smaller?
Was also planning on staying at the Renaissance Arc de Triomphe which I like the looks and location of, but is also at the epicenter of the protests so not sure if another location might be better if there is any protest activity on other days of the week, even if much smaller?
Mar 1, 2019, 8:12 pm
#396
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Can anyone confirm, my understanding is that the Gilet Jaunes protests have been only on Saturdays. Is it correct that Paris has been "normal" other days of the week? I have an upcoming trip that would put me in Paris on Mon-Wed and just want to make sure it still makes sense to go there and not rearrange the trip.
Was also planning on staying at the Renaissance Arc de Triomphe which I like the looks and location of, but is also at the epicenter of the protests so not sure if another location might be better if there is any protest activity on other days of the week, even if much smaller?
Was also planning on staying at the Renaissance Arc de Triomphe which I like the looks and location of, but is also at the epicenter of the protests so not sure if another location might be better if there is any protest activity on other days of the week, even if much smaller?
Cheers.
Mar 2, 2019, 4:47 am
#397
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Paris is completely normal at the moment. If you seek them out you can find the occasional Gilet Jaune protest on a Saturday in the 8th district, but that’s about it.
Mar 2, 2019, 2:17 pm
#398
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I'm a little curious about that comment, as I didn't like the location (or the property) at all. To me, staying near the Champs Elysee is comparable to staying near Times Square. And Avenue de Wagram is a busy nondescript street with zero charm. It is convenient to the Ternes Metro station. Getting to the George V station is a pita.
Mar 15, 2019, 11:03 am
#399
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 3,461
Check out on the app?
Can you check out in the app at the Paris hotels? I’m at the Rive Guache tonight. I have 2 ways out of Paris tomorrow. One is an early Eurostar train and the 2nd is a late flight booked after the French border agents went on a work slow down at the Eurostar station
the hotel gave me a late checkout. I’m thinking about getting up and going to Gare du Nord to see how the train is going. I went by around 10 this am and it looked good. If it’s running somewhat on time and I clear immigration I would just check out on the app. If not I’ll take my luggage back to hotel and go out and explore Paris until my late checkout
Option 2 is just to call from Gare du Note and let them know I “forgot” to check out
no upgrade on this stay but room is in great condition and stay has been very nice. Once again no complaints about this hotel and I’ll be back
the hotel gave me a late checkout. I’m thinking about getting up and going to Gare du Nord to see how the train is going. I went by around 10 this am and it looked good. If it’s running somewhat on time and I clear immigration I would just check out on the app. If not I’ll take my luggage back to hotel and go out and explore Paris until my late checkout
Option 2 is just to call from Gare du Note and let them know I “forgot” to check out
no upgrade on this stay but room is in great condition and stay has been very nice. Once again no complaints about this hotel and I’ll be back
Mar 15, 2019, 11:05 am
#400
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Mar 15, 2019, 11:59 am
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Mar 15, 2019, 12:10 pm
#402
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In the US you don't really have to check out at all, if you just leave things pretty much always sort themselves out. Outside the US there's often more of a process at check-out. I can't speak for this specific property but I'd imagine that if you do leave and then call to check out, the worst I can really imagine going wrong is that the hotel might ask you to fax a signed form or something to give final authorization for payment.
Mar 15, 2019, 12:14 pm
#403
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 687
It sounds like you haven't visited many hotels outside the US. Why don't you just ask the hotel if you can checkout via the app instead of leaving it to chance on a forum?
Mar 15, 2019, 12:26 pm
#404
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Mar 15, 2019, 12:26 pm
#405
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not really useful. And also not really true. I’ve never had a US location where I couldn’t check out via the app.
I’ll just default to option 2 and call them if I actually get on a train
update. While I gave up on train I did check out vacation via app with no problem
Had another great stay at Rive Guache. Hopefully I’ll be back next year
I’ll just default to option 2 and call them if I actually get on a train
update. While I gave up on train I did check out vacation via app with no problem
Had another great stay at Rive Guache. Hopefully I’ll be back next year
Last edited by Orange County Commuter; Mar 16, 2019 at 4:28 am