ohmark

Asking a question="being unreasonable?" Never mentioned the word "suite."

Simply concerned about being assigned a tiny room, insufficient for two guests. Ren Vendome requires (a triple upgrade to a reasonably-sized non-suite) at 50,000 points per day (reasonable in context) plus 510 Euros per day (unreasonable, even in context). Ren Republique for an Artist Suite (doesn't appear to be a suite by any common definition) requires 35,000 points per day (reasonable) plus 270 Euros per day, BUT the website says the room is 237 sq ft (too small) to 301 sq ft (fine). The Westin Vendome, for awards, only offers a "superior," which requires 60,000 points per day, with no option to supplement with cash for an upgrade. The superior room is listed as 194 sq ft (unacceptable for two) to 269 sq ft. Thus, my question as to upgrades at the Westin, even in July.

At any of the three properties, it appears possible that even as a pp, a tiny to small room could be assigned, inadequate for more than a single person. Because of the variances in size noted on the website even within the same category, it appears risky to book as set forth above, at all three properties. Especially compared to the Ren ADT, where even the smallest room is listed at over 320 sq ft. Have reserved the ADT, but looking for interesting alternatives.

ohmark

Stunningly rude comment, based on absolutely nothing I wrote. Cited the Marriott website for room square footage. Didn't inquire about suite upgrades.

tfred

i stayed at the Opera in July. Good location (neighborhood behind it is quiet with small restaurants and wine bars). Breakfast is very good in the restaurant. Lounge is so-so as it looks like a quaint Parisian attic on the website, but in reality it is somewhat cramped and overloaded with American business people scarfing down food and off label booze

if it fits your price range, I would stay there again

CIT85

Personally I would go with PdG, especially with the current discounted 60K point. I have stayed there twice before renovations, so that's been years, and enjoyed suite upgrades as SPG Plat. SPG Cat 7 at 30K SPG points was just too expensive in recent years. Ren Republique will always be there at that rate, but PdG will go up in points to 85K when the new categories go into effect.

uxb

Spending the night and I am thinking award redemption because most of the hotels are 300 EUR+ (except LM which is 150 EUR). PDG, Westin and W all have the same award pricing. LM a little less. I have seen mixed reviews about all of them. The last time I was in Paris was almost 17 years ago. Then, I stayed at the Hilton Paris. Thoughts?

OTPorBust

always stay at prince de galle

hockeyinsider

This entire thread is devoted to these sorts of questions. Literally scroll back a page or two. The exact same question is asked every couple of weeks. As some many others have responded, the answer depends on what you want to do, where you want to stay (if you have a preference for a certain part of Paris) and, of course, when you want to go -- presuming you're also hoping to get an upgrade of some kind.

UA-NYC

Only one of your options will be a lot more points once you book it after the New Year...figure that out and stay there

uxb

uxb

I wish I could say scrolling up a page or two was helpful, but it wasn't even after reading 10 pages back. Mods, can you please un-merge my post?

hockeyinsider

Renaissance Paris Republique is my go-to hotel. Le Dokhan's, Tribute Portfolio has gotten good reviews. I've also read good things about the Renaissance Paris Vendome Hotel.

callmedtop

Has anyone tried the Hotel de Berri yet? It looks to compete with PdG but haven’t seen much on it. TripAdvisor is very positive but I typically do not trust TA and it looks like it’s flooded with questionable (aka: fake) reviews.

airb330

Looking to book the Renaissance Paris Republique. We stayed in that area on our last trip at an airbnb and really enjoyed the neighborhood. Reading this thread it looks like many on FT enjoy this property. We typically use Hilton more, so please let me know if this is possible with Marriott. We want to book a corporate rate (husband's employer) but put the room reservation in my name due to my status. Is that allowed? With Hilton, (if they even ask for Corp ID/business card), it was no problem because I listed him on the reservation. I'm not as familiar with Marriott so I don't know if we should just forgo the elite benefits (I am only Gold via Ritz Card) and book in his name. The corporate rate is €100+ cheaper a night.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

cfischer

Should not be a problem as long as the corp contract allows personal use and your husband is present. They may ask for an ID, but if you book for 2 guests and I has the correct company ID ... that's not a problem.

airb330

OK great; that is how it always worked with Hilton. Thank you!