Westin Paris - Vendôme, France [Master Thread]
Sep 6, 2008, 1:42 pm
#106
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: YVR
Programs: Bonvoy Lifetime Plat (earned as Starwood), Canadian Amex Plat & resulting statuses, WestJet Silver
Posts: 663
Hi Robyn and everyone
You might want to reconfirm with the Westin if it actually has an executive lounge.
I stayed there at the end of July 08 and, as an SPG Plat, was upgraded to a junior suite but not on the SPG floor as no other junior suites were available.
I was told on 2 different occasions that there was no executive lounge.
The other thing to note is that the Westin didn't provide SPG amenities such as Molton Brown bathroom amenities or a complimentary bottle of water in rooms or suites on non-SPG floors to SPG members who are given rooms on those floors. (I've stayed also on their SPG floor so I can compare).
You might want to reconfirm with the Westin if it actually has an executive lounge.
I stayed there at the end of July 08 and, as an SPG Plat, was upgraded to a junior suite but not on the SPG floor as no other junior suites were available.
I was told on 2 different occasions that there was no executive lounge.
The other thing to note is that the Westin didn't provide SPG amenities such as Molton Brown bathroom amenities or a complimentary bottle of water in rooms or suites on non-SPG floors to SPG members who are given rooms on those floors. (I've stayed also on their SPG floor so I can compare).
Strangely, I also found that bathroom amenities ranged between Westin Heavenly soaps and shampoos and Molton Brown products on a seemingly random basis. I switched rooms about three times during a recent stay in August and two of the rooms (both queen beds) had Molton Brown products while one room (king bed) had Westin products. My friends, who stayed in a queen room, also had Westin products.
It almost seems like they're in the process of phasing out Molton Brown.
Sep 6, 2008, 1:47 pm
#107
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: YVR
Programs: Bonvoy Lifetime Plat (earned as Starwood), Canadian Amex Plat & resulting statuses, WestJet Silver
Posts: 663
The only breakfast option that we were able to find in the hotel was coffee and croisants (the only things on the menu, btw) in the main courtyard area for about 15€ per person.
Sep 9, 2008, 4:15 pm
#108
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: FL
Programs: AA PLAT, HILTON DIAMOND, MARRIOTT LIFETIME TITANIUM
Posts: 616
Club location
I depend on the following link to locate Sheraton/Westin Club lounges when making my hotel reservations:
http://members.shaw.ca/twallis/starwood.xls
It still shows the Westin Paris has a Club lounge, but what I am reading in this post is that it no longer has one, is that right?
http://members.shaw.ca/twallis/starwood.xls
It still shows the Westin Paris has a Club lounge, but what I am reading in this post is that it no longer has one, is that right?
Sep 11, 2008, 4:39 pm
#110
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Toronto
Programs: UA 1K, AC MM E75, Marriott LT Ti, IHG Dia Amb, Hyatt Glob
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Anyone have a recommendation on best way to get to this hotel from Orly? Specifically, I'm wondering if there is public transit. The hotel web site doesn't help. Mini-van service at 24 euros per person seems a little pricey!
TIA
TIA
Sep 11, 2008, 9:16 pm
#111
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: London, United Kingdom
Programs: OW/AA, DL, UA; Marriott Titanium
Posts: 4,936
Am wondering the same question.
Like Margarita Girl, I'm also going to Paris, mid-October, thanks to FT's Open Skies contest, and am looking at the Westin Paris.
(am also throwing around the LM Etoile and the Hilton)
Like Margarita Girl, I'm also going to Paris, mid-October, thanks to FT's Open Skies contest
, and am looking at the Westin Paris. (am also throwing around the LM Etoile and the Hilton)
Sep 12, 2008, 9:20 am
#113
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Thousand Oaks, Ca., USA
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Posts: 8,317
Sep 13, 2008, 3:48 am
#114
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Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Seat 1A, Juice pretty much everywhere, Mucci des Coins Exotiques
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Check out http://www.subwaynavigator.com/bin/s...h/france/paris (internet explorer only)
Sep 13, 2008, 3:53 am
#115
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Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Seat 1A, Juice pretty much everywhere, Mucci des Coins Exotiques
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Be warned that the Westin is located in the wealthiest area of central Paris. Nothing is cheap around there. But if you walk 10 minutes in most any direction you will find plenty of affordable good food. Look on the side streets for small restaurants. They are much better than the large splashy places. Also look for tiny little grocery stores to buy drinks, etc.
Sep 13, 2008, 8:31 pm
#116
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Thank you for the info on breakfast (or lack of!) and transportation. Out of the blue today, a room opened up at the Hilton Paris, so I grabbed it. So for the sake of free breakfast, I'll be staying there.
Nov 1, 2008, 5:02 pm
#117
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: YUL-YQB-BTV
Programs: SPG-Marriott Titanium Elite
Posts: 4,345
Newly redecorated rooms at the Westin Paris?
Was just reading in a magazine that the 440 rooms of the Westin Paris were entirely redecorated lately.
Could anyone please confirm that information?
If it's true, then it's a great news!
Could anyone please confirm that information?
If it's true, then it's a great news!
Nov 2, 2008, 9:33 am
#118
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Manhattan Beach, California
Programs: BMI Diamond Club Gold forever
Posts: 6,367
I cannot confirm that every single one of the rooms is finished, but when I was last at this property in Mar 2008, there were many areas where the rooms had been upgraded and they were on their way through the whole property. I am guessing that 7 months later they must be close to finished. One way or the other, as a Plat you would almost certainly be assured a renovated room if you put the request in. I had no problem getting one in March. We may spend Thanksgiving week here, I'll give an update if we do.
Dec 8, 2008, 10:04 pm
#120
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Singapore
Programs: SPG
Posts: 4,002
Westin's “unwind hour” on weekdays features a rejuvenating, educational and/or a renewing activity in a relaxing atmosphere.
For more information on specific activities, do give the property a call or send an email to them to find out. The published email address is [email protected].
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