W Paris Opéra, Opening Feb 14 2012: preopening discussion (category 7)
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I do believe that the Hôtel Costes will remain the place to be for the fashion world, and Mandarin Oriental, through its location, will be another important spot. Maybe the W hotel will compete with hotels like Pershing Hall (but which has a much better location).
People who used to stay at the Ritz will go to Le Bristol, Plaza Athénee and Meurice, but certainly not to W. The trend is also for the fashion world to move to luxury appartments like La Réserve, to have a more private experience.
I am not quite sure that the W brand is as hype as it was when it was launched.
Many hotels have innovative design now. And luxury hotels like Mandarin Oriental Barcelona not only have superb design but also quality of service, W hotels have not always.
The style of W hotels is stuck to 90s ... And became somewhat a copy and paste. In another word too déjà vu to be hype in capital of fashion.
People who used to stay at the Ritz will go to Le Bristol, Plaza Athénee and Meurice, but certainly not to W. The trend is also for the fashion world to move to luxury appartments like La Réserve, to have a more private experience.
I am not quite sure that the W brand is as hype as it was when it was launched.
Many hotels have innovative design now. And luxury hotels like Mandarin Oriental Barcelona not only have superb design but also quality of service, W hotels have not always.
The style of W hotels is stuck to 90s ... And became somewhat a copy and paste. In another word too déjà vu to be hype in capital of fashion.
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I do believe that the Hôtel Costes will remain the place to be for the fashion world, and Mandarin Oriental, through its location, will be another important spot. Maybe the W hotel will compete with hotels like Pershing Hall (but which has a much better location).
People who used to stay at the Ritz will go to Le Bristol, Plaza Athénee and Meurice, but certainly not to W. The trend is also for the fashion world to move to luxury appartments like La Réserve, to have a more private experience.
I am not quite sure that the W brand is as hype as it was when it was launched.
Many hotels have innovative design now. And luxury hotels like Mandarin Oriental Barcelona not only have superb design but also quality of service, W hotels have not always.
The style of W hotels is stuck to 90s ... And became somewhat a copy and paste. In another word too déjà vu to be hype in capital of fashion.
People who used to stay at the Ritz will go to Le Bristol, Plaza Athénee and Meurice, but certainly not to W. The trend is also for the fashion world to move to luxury appartments like La Réserve, to have a more private experience.
I am not quite sure that the W brand is as hype as it was when it was launched.
Many hotels have innovative design now. And luxury hotels like Mandarin Oriental Barcelona not only have superb design but also quality of service, W hotels have not always.
The style of W hotels is stuck to 90s ... And became somewhat a copy and paste. In another word too déjà vu to be hype in capital of fashion.
With more conservative old world customers, who appreciate a bit more substance, I do see some problems and share your fears 100%
Quite frankly, I do not expect the W to be able to compete with other chain and independant hotels offering classic, old fashioned service in the Euro 500-1000 range.
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That said, I do expect the prices for this new hotel will settle later on at well under €300.
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We will very likely not see rates well below Euro 300.
W has a different strategy in Europe, so expect rates to be around Euro 450, +/- 10-15% during high/low demand periods.
Considering the size of the hotel and the positioning, rates starting well below Euro 300 would actually translate into failure, even in low season ( if something like this exists for such a hotel in Paris )
W has a different strategy in Europe, so expect rates to be around Euro 450, +/- 10-15% during high/low demand periods.
Considering the size of the hotel and the positioning, rates starting well below Euro 300 would actually translate into failure, even in low season ( if something like this exists for such a hotel in Paris )
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Well I can get into Le Grand hotel for around €250 at non-peak periods on corporate rates. I might expect the same from the W, perhaps in its second year. But it's all just a guess. And of course the general economy may have something to do with it.
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At least it's not trying to compete with the Park Hyatt Paris Vendome and its rates. Both are in near areas, but the PH's rate is typically 600-800 Euros.
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We haven't seen the W yet, but I'm gonna go out on a limb and say it's not going to be anywhere near as luxurious as the PH.
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I think (despite it being a W) that this place might be a hit with families with young children (well, maybe with just one young child). They dont charge for kids under age 12 (in existing bedding -- so we're talking about toddlers not 11 year olds). Almost every other hotel in Paris has a rate increase of 100% the moment you add the 2+ yo kid to a reservation.
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I seriously doubt a lot of families will be staying at this W.
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I'd love to see W Paris under 300 but I don't think that'll happen during this decade.
The current Lowest Standard Rate is 555 euros a night. The Fantastic suite (which is 32m2 btw...) is 765e / night.
I agree that Hotel Costes is here to stay for the fashionistas. Time will tell if W is suited for Europe. I see it more as a brand that would appeal to the Russian (with W St Petersburg already open) and Asian clientele. Having said that, I thoroughly enjoy W in Asia and cannot wait for W Bangkok!
The current Lowest Standard Rate is 555 euros a night. The Fantastic suite (which is 32m2 btw...) is 765e / night.
I agree that Hotel Costes is here to stay for the fashionistas. Time will tell if W is suited for Europe. I see it more as a brand that would appeal to the Russian (with W St Petersburg already open) and Asian clientele. Having said that, I thoroughly enjoy W in Asia and cannot wait for W Bangkok!
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I don't see the W being under 300 euros at any point in the near future at all. Perhaps during low season on some promo it will average out to around 300 but "well under 300" is simply not going to happen IMO.
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Seems like a risky and somewhat dishonest move. Pass. Wouldnt recommend people show up in Paris (in my case, arriving after 11pm) with toddler and no reservation reflecting that.
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Well my record is something like 100-0 so it's hardly risky. And I think it's rather foolish to think its dishonest when you are paying a lot of money for the room. It can't be considered stealing. And what's the worst that would happen? Really?
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In Paris, there are so many good hotels- it is one of the most competitive markets around for the high end- and while fashion week will indeed help this hotel- it really isnt that many room nights, and I am not sure if this hotel will attract away from long time favorites like the PA, Four Seasons, Bristol, etc etc.
Rates in Paris in general have been very high in the last few years- so it is doubtful we will see a lot of discounts here- however the rooms do look very small for the rates being charged.
I am curious what happens with this hotel. Personally I have stayed twice at the Costes and really did not think it was anything so special- on the other hand the Four Seasons George V may be my very favorite city hotel in Europe and maybe worldwide. It is THAT special, and I am not even that big of a Four Seasons fan generally. The MO is supposed to be quite a design hotel as well, and I have noticed they have already had a number of VIP type events there- so there are other newcomers entering the market.
Going head to head with Ed Tuttle classic design of the Park Hyatt should also be interesting- most W hotels I have seen are too dark and have a design that looks like a cool but slightly faded disco- which is not really that inspiring. I am curious about the restaurant however- this may be interesting if it is pulled off well.
With the exception of Chicago I have also found that the Whatever service is seriously lacking for what I would expect at a hotel where I would be paying 800 EUR a night for a junior suite. Especially compared to some properties in Paris where the service is truly outstanding.
Looking forward to the first trip reports.
Rates in Paris in general have been very high in the last few years- so it is doubtful we will see a lot of discounts here- however the rooms do look very small for the rates being charged.
I am curious what happens with this hotel. Personally I have stayed twice at the Costes and really did not think it was anything so special- on the other hand the Four Seasons George V may be my very favorite city hotel in Europe and maybe worldwide. It is THAT special, and I am not even that big of a Four Seasons fan generally. The MO is supposed to be quite a design hotel as well, and I have noticed they have already had a number of VIP type events there- so there are other newcomers entering the market.
Going head to head with Ed Tuttle classic design of the Park Hyatt should also be interesting- most W hotels I have seen are too dark and have a design that looks like a cool but slightly faded disco- which is not really that inspiring. I am curious about the restaurant however- this may be interesting if it is pulled off well.
With the exception of Chicago I have also found that the Whatever service is seriously lacking for what I would expect at a hotel where I would be paying 800 EUR a night for a junior suite. Especially compared to some properties in Paris where the service is truly outstanding.
Looking forward to the first trip reports.