CIT85

I have stayed at this hotel many times over the years. The rooms are small, smallest of all other SPG hotels I have stayed in Paris, including Westin, Prince de Galle, amnd the now departed Le Meridien Montparnasse. LM Etoile was tolerable when they had a lounge. But unless I want to take the Air France bus from CDG, it has no appeal.

When I'm in Paris on business, I now stay at the Hilton La Defense on cheap Corporate Benefits rate instead of any of the SPG hotels, purely on corporate rate guidelines (even though we have cporporate rate at LM Etoile).

If I have the points, I would want the best value for my points, and just because LM Etoile is the cheapeast in points does not mean it's a good value. Personally I would consider Westin and Prince de Galle as better value for the points.

bartman9

Planning a trip to Paris for 5 nights in July 2014 and need some advice. I will be traveling with my wife and two girls (ages 11 & 13) and will be using SPG points for the stay. We have never been to Paris and want to see the major sights/museums. I am Starwood Platinum and my thinking is that we will attempt to get two adjoining rooms at one of the following:

Prince de Galles, Paris
Westin Paris - Vendôme
W Paris - Opéra

Any suggestions on what hotel you would recommend would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Dave

bartman9

still hoping for some insight here. If anyone has any thoughts, I would appreciate it.

miles_navigator

The 2 kids will cause a little bit of a problem for most Paris hotel rooms because 2 double beds in a room are hard to find for the major chain hotels in the city. They will want you to get 2 rooms.

See if you can get 5th night free points room w/ 2 double beds. I believe this hotel has a few rooms with 2 doubles.

The Westin location is really good for a family trip to Paris, across from the park/jardin, metro is down the street but you maybe able to just walk to most places. The Louvre is down the street. In July the jardin will have a carnival going on for the kids.

The Le Meridien Etollie may not have a room that fits all 4 of you in 1 room.

W....party scene is probably not what you are looking for with kids.

Prince des Galles...hmm, no comment on the property but I'd personally save my SPG points for another trip, by avoiding a higher category hotel, if the other hotel will do for your needs.

Enjoy your trip!

signothetimes53

Are you looking for luxury?

Location?

Practicality?

What price do you want to pay in SPG points?

I can't comment on the W Opera, I haven't stayed there, but it's a new hotel in a central location. The "W" concept is not necessarily "family-oriented", you might love it, you might not.

The Prince de Galles is a luxury hotel, very high end.

The Westin has a fantastic central location, but as the reviews demonstrate, a very mixed bag of experiences for guests. I stayed there and had a miserable experience and swore never again. I've stayed at Le Meridien Etoile a half dozen times since, and though it's not an ideal hotel, it meets my "practicality" needs quite well.

What would fit you best? You need to better define what you want before we can give you a lot more advice.

bartman9

Since there are 4 of us, my plan was to get two rooms (hopefully adjoining ones). So it sounds like the Westin Paris - Vendôme might be my best bet. Thanks for your input!

Dave

bartman9

Location and Practicality are the most important. It would be great be close to attractions and/or transit system and, at the same time, be suitable for children. Have lots of SPG points, so that is not a big concern.

miles_navigator

I just noticed that you planed to get 2 rooms. I'd still recommend Westin Paris location wise if you want to pay the extra points.

lily23

I also recommend the Westin for location/practicality - its walking distance to the Louvre, d'Orsay, Place de la Concorde (less than 10 minutes for those). If you're up for longer walks, I think a lot of other sights are reachable (Champs Elysee, Opera, etc). From what I recall, there are 3 metro stops within very easy walking distance (again, less than 10 minutes) of the hotel (Concorde, Tuileries, and Louvre). I think Tuileries is the closest, but the other two have connections to other lines.

Hope that helps!

luxetraveller

Staying in July for Honeymoon on points...

Should I do the Park Hyatt or Prince De Galles?

nonesuch flyer

My wife and I stayed at the Le Meridien Etoile last summer and found that it fit our needs well. The airport access via the Air France bus is useful. The easy access to the Metro made getting around Paris a snap. No Suite upgrade but our room was a reasonable size and quite nice. We enjoyed the buffet breakfast.

Ashburton

W paris with family i booked a family rate for 2 weeks and got adjoining rooms. Great holidays for the family and staff very polite it is in the same block as the apple store so very central. Staff was very polite too polite for Paris I thought I was in Asia.

L'meridien etoile has a great steakhouse restaurant and near the park of acclimatisation its got rides like a toned down express disneyland and keeps the kids happy. And many restaurants nearby. The downside is that its near the convention center and you are not in walking distance to the champs elysee but for the price difference i am guessing you could cab it.

So I would recommend those two.

The westin and the prince de gaulle i dont think its not that suitable for family vacations due to median price/quality ratio, but thats for me. it depends on how old your children are and what kind of activities your family wants to do.

Overall I would Pick the W Paris

UASPG

Re.: Westin Vendome

If points is not an issue, call SPG and ask for a suite for a larger amount of points, then apply Suite Night Awards and you might get the suite that I got, with a bedroom and a large living room with a coach that can be transformed into a bed for 2 persons.
You will be speechless with the view from the suite, especially at night. Being in front of the Jardin des Tuileries, no building is covering the view.
The metro is very close and so are some of the best patisseries and chocolate shops.

UASPG

The Park Hyatt is great and so is its breakfast buffet.

I was there during a status match challenge and had a Diamond card (upgrade, nice amenities and free breakfast).

rooivalk

I want to add that the service at the Westin Vendome is incredibly poor.