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It will depend on exactly where in relation to Birmingham you are (ie which side and near which train stations), and where exactly your office is in Paris, but a friend who lived within striking distance of Birmingham preferred the Eurostar - even having to go into London - because he found it easier to do his work on the two trains, the timing worked for him (although this was a couple of years ago, not sure how the times work nowadays) and he could make / take calls when he was above ground. He also liked being very close to the office when he got to Paris, and not having a 30 minute cab ride, which could be longer in traffic. The lack of long check in times also swayed him as he could get home quicker than heading out to CDG, no need to check bag etc. Oh and he liked that they fed him a 'proper' breakfast and 'proper' evening meals too (I think the wine may also have swayed his opinion!)
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Originally Posted by pedroQ
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Worth your while checking whether this is the case year-round before committing to anything; if you find a hotel you like, it's also worth trying to negotiate a discount with them given that you'll be staying with them quite a lot.
Either way... Priceline, Hotwire, and biddingfortravel/betterbidding etc are your friends. Negotiate something directly with your preferred hotel. It may end up being cheaper to keep a room 30 days per month rather than checking-out Fri-Sun depending on the property's location and primary clientele. Also, as it is Paris, be sure to ask to see a variety of rooms/suites and select one that works best for you (some of us prefer luxurious bathrooms, others a nice breakfast nook, etc). Even if you do a Sun-Thurs arrangement, in the long run the ability to call a hotel manager directly when your plans change or you have a special request (or just want someone to have a drink with) will pay off. |
Have you considered taking the train into London, and the Eurostar to Paris from there? I imagine you would be able to get some reasonable fares if you book far in advance, and you won't have to deal with delays at the airports either. The trip shouldn't be much longer than by air, and it's possible you may save time yourself?
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