hockeyinsider

I knew you wouldn't be disappointed. I'm glad the concierge (Fabien?) was helpful. Did you tip for the rose pedals? What category room did you have? I ask because I've only seen rooms with a bathtub and shower combination. And yes, the bathrooms have a couple of design flaws. The water splashes off the sink basins and all over the countertop and surrounding area because the basin isn't deep enough and the water pressure is too strong.

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nobbyclark

Ask for a room at the back looking towards the Sacré Coeur. If you are on the 8th or 9th floor, you can also just about see it.

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canalskater

Just spent 8 nights here. I loved this hotel. I had a "Bobo" room which was huge for Paris.Hotel was modern and spotless. Super friendly staff. The location was fantastic. We walked to every tourist site. The furthest was the Tour 'd Eiffel (just under an hour) Breakfast was ok but who wants to eat at the hotel with the hundreds of amazing pastry shops in the City.
Le Pachyderme bistro/bar next door serves food till midnight and has good steak frtites

hockeyinsider

I agree that it is kind of limited, though the breakfast offering is good and of high quality. Just not a lot of variety for a week's stay. I do like having a menu as opposed to a buffet, but could understand how some people would want a buffet or lighter, grab-and-go yogurt and oatmeal options.

This place is pretty bad. It's just not me saying it (I ate there once), but the TripAdvisor reviews are horrible. It's at the street level of an old, independent hotel, which if renovated could make an exception branded hotel.

République of Coffee is a hipster-style coffeehouse about halfway between Le Pachyderme and the Renaissance with decent, but not very French-style, breakfast and lunch. About 7 minutes away by foot is Caffé Soprano, which is in a neighborhood with maybe a half-dozen other good restaurants and cafes. I had a very good pizza there.

About 7 minutes away by vote, away from the main streets, there are maybe a half-dozen restaurants and cafes. I had pizza.

hockeyinsider

I completed a stay here.

Excellent hotel, as always. I still recommend it for anyone visiting Paris.

New general manager just started last week. She came from IHG. She wants to improve the hotel and ensure consistency of services while also improving benefits and privileges to Marriott elite status guests, especially those with platinum premier and ambassador statuses. Apparently, they're considering an executive lounge. I suggested they would be better off just giving a daily drink voucher or complimentary mini-bar because a lot of elites would be disappointed to lose breakfast in the restaurant.

No suite upgrade even though Marriott.com said suites were available. She apologized. She actually started a day or two after I checked into the property so she apologized for her predecessor not upgrading or recognizing my ambassador status.

Everything is still in pretty new condition. Fabien at the concierge desk is awesome with making off-property reservations and getting tickets to events in Paris. Good food and drinks. In fact, the drink and wine menu is better than Prince de Galles, Luxury Collection. I also took advantage of the complimentary bicycles.

Pre-arrival email was sent. All my requests were fulfilled. Nightly turndown service, including a little gift that changes. Sometimes it's chocolate, other times a baked good and other times something else.

If anyone wants the new general manager's email send me a private message. She wants to move the property upwards, which is impressive considering it's already better many other Renaissance, Marriott, Westin or Sheraton properties -- especially those without a lounge.

I did learn this property is not managed by Marriott. It's owned and operated by someone who owns hotels across Europe, which might explain why it's generally better than the average Renaissance.

To be honest, I thought the hotel was much better than the Intercontinental Le Grand and on par with the Prince de Galles, Luxury Collection. The only difference is the Prince de Galles has higher quality furnishings and room decor. The staff, especially in the bar and restaurant, are also a little more polished around the edges.

eknock007

Have a question for anyone who can anwer, I am staying here this coming July and have a question about breakfast. I am Gold Elite. Is free breakfast a benefit at this hotel for a Gold. If not, does anyone have an idea what it cost per day and is it good and worth it. Will be traveling with wife and 8 year-old.

SkiAdcock

Gold does not get breakfast. Find a nice cafe off-site to have breakfast. It will be cheaper.

Cheers.

hockeyinsider

République of Coffee is maybe a half block from the hotel, at the most. It's a hipster style coffeehouse-cum-cafe that is very busy all day long.

Otherwise, you can get a croissant and a cup of coffee for between 3 and 7 euros at just about any cafe in Paris. At many cafes it's perfectly acceptable to sit and linger for an hour or more.

nobbyclark

I wouldn't pay for breakfast at this hotel. I got it free, but I seem to remember that it would have been 20-25 EUR for what I had each morning (tea, juice, breads, eggs). As others have said, you are in Paris and will not struggle to find a cafe. There are several if you come out of the hotel and turn right and stick to the side road you are on.

hockeyinsider

Eggs any way you want them plus sides. You can also order à la carte off the menu. For example, one morning I just wanted granola and yogurt. The breakfast selections are fairly decent and high quality, especially since there is no buffet.

But, yes, I wouldn't pay for it if I didn't have elite status.

eknock007

Thanks all for your comments. Yeah that's what i figured breakfast was not part of being Gold. Just wanted to have an idea. Don't mind going out to a local cafe, just hope that I don't run into a language barrier situation when ordering because none us know French. Wife knows Spanish and my kid is beginning to learn German.

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