Which Starwood in Paris? [Master Thread]
Oct 18, 2006, 8:30 am
#61
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: CA
Programs: Hyatt GP, SPG Gold, HH Gold, IC Amb.
Posts: 268
Sounds like everybody like the PDG property. Anybody know how it compares to the Hyatt properties (PH Vendome and Madeline)? I'm going next spring and any advice would be welcomed.
Oct 18, 2006, 7:30 pm
#62
used to be 'Flyfarfar'
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: SE
Programs: DL, AA, SPG, MR, HGP, IHG
Posts: 660
Originally Posted by davidjdewey
Sounds like everybody like the PDG property. Anybody know how it compares to the Hyatt properties (PH Vendome and Madeline)? I'm going next spring and any advice would be welcomed.
Dec 14, 2006, 5:13 pm
#63
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: PHL
Posts: 165
Best use of *points in Paris?
I'm looking at taking a vacation in Paris around March and looking to book an award stay (or at least partially an award stay) and I'm wondering if anyone had any recommendations for
which *wood place to stay at. I'm looking at the Westin. I'm SPG Gold if that matters.
I'm not sure how many nights as of yet, but I have around 50K points, so for anything over 4 days I'd just pay for the room. If there is some better use of the points (pay more nights, but use 10K for a suite upgrade if possible) I'd love to hear suggestions.
which *wood place to stay at. I'm looking at the Westin. I'm SPG Gold if that matters.
I'm not sure how many nights as of yet, but I have around 50K points, so for anything over 4 days I'd just pay for the room. If there is some better use of the points (pay more nights, but use 10K for a suite upgrade if possible) I'd love to hear suggestions.
Dec 14, 2006, 10:05 pm
#64
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: DEN
Programs: UA 1MM, Marr/SPG LT Plat, HH Gold, IC Amb, Hyatt Gold, Hertz 5*, BW LT Diam
Posts: 442
Consider Cash and Points
I've only stayed at the CDG Sheraton, but the Trianon Palace is supposed to be really nice; either one is 4000 points + $60 per night.
Dec 15, 2006, 8:50 am
#65
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: AUS
Programs: SPG Plat, CO Gold, AA Plat, Marriott Silver, HH Gold, Citigroup Chairman
Posts: 331
If you're thinking of using points for the CDG or Westin, i would reconsider. Paris is a great priceline city. Check biddingfortravel to see a list of hotels that participate. I got the Intercontinental LeGrand for me and 10 other rooms for my wedding for $185 a night. Beats using 16k points a night..
Dec 15, 2006, 2:04 pm
#66
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Capetown
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Plat, IHG and Hilton Diamond, LH SEN, BA Gold
Posts: 10,168
Dec 22, 2006, 1:47 pm
#69
Join Date: Apr 2004
Programs: usairways united delta marriott
Posts: 52
upgrades in Paris--with Platinum status??
I have had good success obtaining upgrades at Starwood hotels in the US--what might I expect in Paris? I will be travelling with my wife and two grandchildren in mid feb.
Dec 22, 2006, 8:51 pm
#70
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: BLI
Programs: Alaska Million Mile Flyer, Marriott Lifetime Titanium Elite
Posts: 3,195
Seattlenerdette and I were upgraded to a small suite at the Westin Paris last April (shortly after the hotel was rebadged a Westin, so there were some amusing problems, but the upgrade was nice). And it was an award stay. It does happen.
Dec 23, 2006, 7:32 am
#71
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Queens, NY
Programs: Bonvoy Titanium, OW Emerald, HH Diamond
Posts: 1,066
Here was a recent experience of mine in Paris where I was successfully upgraded:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...61#post6531461
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...61#post6531461
Dec 23, 2006, 9:07 am
#72
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: south of WAS DC
Posts: 10,131
upgrades in paris are tough, as not many suites, and a whole lot of plats.
Dec 23, 2006, 5:49 pm
#73
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Tucson, AZ
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott LT Titanium, AA LT Gold, Radisson Gold, Hertz PC, HP Masters emeritus (sigh)
Posts: 445
I believe the only Paris hotel you can legally get four into is the LM Montparnasse. Even the suites won't legally hold four. At least it was when we went last summer. So you really don't have any choice unless you don't mention the kids when booking or get some help from somebody at SPG or the hotel...
Dec 23, 2006, 7:54 pm
#74
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: From: PWM
Programs: United GS, Fairmont Platinum,SPG LTPlat, Hilton Diamond, MarriottGold..like the rest of the world
Posts: 4,401
Heads Up ! ! !
Outside of North America, and particularly in Europe, the notion of having 2 DBL beds in a hotel suitable for four persons is rare. Most quality European hotels have some rooms that might accomodate your group, but be prepared to pay mightily for the privelege. (No kidding.)
I advise you to be in touch with SPG at once to ensure that your plans are safe as reserved. No one likes surprises. Good luck!
Dec 23, 2006, 8:23 pm
#75
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 1K 1.8MM
Posts: 110
Was upgraded in late March/early April to what I guess was a small suite at Westin Paris. Sitting room and bedroom separated by a pretty long hallway. The room was way up at the top of the hotel so there were tiny balconies off of each room accessed by "french!" doors (I wonder if they call them french doors in France?) We could see the Eiffel Tower from one of them. Nice. Public rooms and staff were very good- I would definitely return and would be happy to get the same room again.