margaretlb

Greeting to the SPG forum. I'm usually found on the Hilton forum as I'm HH Diamond but just booked my daughters wedding at the W Union Square in NYC. This deep pocket transaction will bring me enough SPG points for 3-4 nights in a cat 6 spg property. I usually spend a couple of weeks vacation at the Paris Hilton each year and would like to tag on an spg stay to my trip in 2008. So, where should I spend the points? The Westin in the 2nd arr or the Saint Regis? I'm not interested in the Montparnasse Westin as I figure I might as well enjoy a lux stay. The Westin near Vendome has that awesome courtyard but Saint Regis properties are usually really special (at least the NYC hotel is over-the-top beautiful). So, what do the spg experts recommend? Thanks.

MikeBOS

I don't have a positive suggestion, but I would recommend skipping the Prince de Galles, if you were considering it. The best thing about it is the location; it's downhill from there. Tired rooms, lackluster service, no upgrade or other recognition (at least on my stay) for Plat.

ldsant

As there isn't a St. Regis in Paris I'm not sure what you're comparing. Could you please provide further clarification?

ant_west

to clarify for the OP, your choices in Paris are:

(1) Prince de Galles (aka PdG)
(2) Westin Paris
(3) Le Meridien Etoile
(4) Le Meridien Montparnasse
(5) Sheraton CDG (airport)
(6) Weston Triannon Palace, Versailles

If you do a search you should find many threads comparing these but to distill it all, most people prefer either the PdG or the Westin - with some fierce argument according to personal taste and preference.

Personally, I favour the Westin - top location and in most cases quite nice rooms, with the chance of some fantastic rooms.

However if you are tagging on the stay to an existing stay at the Hilton, you may want to consider the Triannon Palace - it is out of town (ie at Versailles) but is in a stunning location on the edge of the deer park of the Versailles Palace (make sure you get a room in the Palace building though, not the conference pavilion they have added as an afterthought)

giblum

We will be spending 5 days in Paris and using SPG points. There are 4 properties in the city - Prince de Guille (135,000 points), W Paris Opera (120,000 points), Westin Paris Vendrome (95,000 points) and Le Meridien Etoile (67,500 points). We do have enough points for any of these choices, but the difference in points between the highest and lowest hotels is significant and can be used for more stays in the future or plane tickets.
I would like suggestions as to which hotel to pick. Using extra points is not that big a deal to us, but we hate to waste them if the differences are not worth it.
Thanks

KENNECTED

Welcome. Please note we have master threads (comprehensive information located in one thread)

You can find them here: The SPG Forum FAQ & Hotel Master Thread List

Within that thread, you'll see a thread for all properties located in Paris [Which Starwood in Paris? [Master Thread]] and individual properties within Paris.

Good luck

MSPeconomist

Have you requalified for Gold or Plat elite status? If so, this could be a great opportunity to use your 25% or 35% off gift.

Remember too that on SPG redemptions, the fifth night is free. If you mean five days and four
nights in Paris, you could use your fifth free night to guarantee yourself an early check in or late check out.

flyertalker00143

Prince de Galle has the "palace" status in Paris, you may enjoy of the most luxurious properties in France

CIT85

I would rule out Le Meridien Etoile, the least interesting SPG property in Paris.

Westin has nice location but mixed reviews, so don't expect too much.

signothetimes53

Rule it out?!? Why?

It may indeed be the "least interesting SPG property in Paris", but it can be the best choice for certain types of travelers...and the worst choice for others. Until the OP spells out exactly what qualities he/she may be looking for in an SPG hotel, ruling out LME at this point in time is very premature.

boston aa flyer

If you want to save points and are comfortable with the metro in Paris (which is super easy with any of the apps)... I would go there. Hotel is nice, very close to the 1 line, which is the central artery and service was great when I was there.

Upgrades are funny because they basically are adjoined rooms (at least the one I got)...

The Westin is LOVELY but it's not that great, the W is a total party (if you want that).... No history with the others

DENROC

Prince de Galle is special

Yul_voyager

If you have the point to spend, I would say the Prince de Galle is the best value, the renovated rooms look very nice...
If you plan to spend all you day outside and are just looking for a bed and a clean room, Le Meridien will do the job...

francophile

The Prince de Galles is not a palace hotel

http://www.atout-france.fr/actualite/distinction-palace
http://www.dgcis.gouv.fr/tourisme/la-distinction-palace

7300ponce

I stayed at the Westin in March/April and loved it. Great location - very easy to walk to L'Orangerie, L'Orsay, and the Louvre, fabulous view of the Eiffel Tower from our room and balcony, many good restaurants near the hotel, and great service at the hotel. I do advise you to research the type of room you book as the room sizes vary greatly. Our room was huge but the family we traveled with had two tiny rooms. All three were in perfect condition.