Challiman

DH and I will be in Paris 24-29 October and would like to use Marriott Rewards points for our hotel. Apparently we have enough for 4 nights, will pay for last night at airport hotel. Comments on Courtyard Paris Neuilly, 58 Blvd. Victor Hugo, 4.2 miles from city center, Marriott, 17, Blvd. St. Jacques, left bank below Latin qtr., 1.8 miles from city center, or Renaissance, 55-57 Raymond Poincare, 3.1 miles from city center. We've been to Paris before, stayed in a small hotel, liked it, and the rest of our trip will not be in chain or large hotels, but we'd like to use these points if possible. So, comments please on location, service, noise, anything helpful. Thanks!

nytraveler

Don't know any of the hotels myself - but the Blvd St Jacques is the most central location.

Neuilly is practically hell and gone.

kerouac

I'd say take the Saint Jacques site. It's a big square "modern" hotel, but it is close to transportation (right next to metro St. Jacques and just a few minutes walk from the Denfert-Rochereau RER and metro stations).

Interestingly enough, for many years on American game shows, it was systematically the hotel to which people were sent when YOU HAVE WON A FABULOUS TRIP TO PARIS!!! It has changed name at least 4 times over the years, which either means that it is a desirable hotel that the chains keep buying from each other, or then, maybe it has some problems?

Christina

YOu have the locations, so I would take the one on bd St Jacques, although maybe not the most exciting part of the city or the Renaissance. The one in Neuilly isn't that near a metro stop, as I recall, that isn't even in Paris.

The Renaissance is near Kleber metro in the 16th and that's a nice area. Those distances you have are not the way I'd measure things, I don't know what they are measuring from (I suppose Notre Dame). But I think the one on Ryamond Poincare is just as central as the one on bd St Jacques, on average. The Marriott Rive Gauche is in-between St-Jacques and Glaciere metro stops -- not an exciting area, but okay and not too far from rue Daguerre and Denfert-Rochereau, an area I like.

I would probably stay at the Renaissance, that isn't too far from the Trocadero. Partly because I haven't stayed over there, but there are some good bus lines, and museums over there (and parks). That may be even a little more convenient for you in terms of what you may be doing.

BTilke

We would pick the Renaissance on Raymond Poincare. We stayed there many times when it was a Sofitel. Loved the location. Just a short walk to Trocadero for great views of the Eiffel Tower. A two minute walk to the Victor Hugo metro stop. Lots of restaurants and cafes nearby, including an artisanal cafe/bakery (Boulangerie Lesk) just a few doors down from the hotel...good spot for breakfast.
One comment about the hotel...it's a complex of a few different buildings and one of them doesn't have an elevator. Their standard rooms are fairly small (but adequate and nicely furnished); we were usually upgraded to one of their more deluxe rooms which were very spacious.
The hotel's private terrace is one of the prettiest in Paris.

StCirq

I, too, would pick the Renaissance. That's not an area of Paris that I have frequented much in recent years, but I was there last week and was reminded how lovely it is. But I can only comment on the location - I've never been inside the hotel.

Second choice would be the St. Jacques one.

mnss

As mentioned, the location at St Jacques is very good. Also, Marriott Champs Elysees is really nice though expensive. Can't you stay there on points?

Challiman

Thanks to all of you, this should help a lot.
I will have to check on the Champs Elysses location, but I think that is above our points level. We don't need a large room, but convenient locations would be great, and as always, clean and comfortable are important. As for how I was measuring, I was using the Marriott website and copying what they said about distance from city center. I have no idea what point that would be, either. I'll check availability of Renaissance and St. Jacques and see what we can get. Thanks so much.

gruezi

If you can stay at the Renaissance Vendome (a Marriott boutique hotel) you will love the neighborhood and the hotel is very nice too.

gruezi

dolciani

We stayed in Paris using our Marriott points in May. The first week we stayed at the Champs de Elysee and the 2nd week at the Trocadero Renaissance (Raymond Poincare). Both were very nice, but the Trocadero made us feel more like we lived in Paris versus visiting Paris - the neighborhood is more residential but very convenient to the metro. Nearby are great restaurants and bakeries. The rooms were satisfactory, not as "fancy" as the Champs de Elysee - but how much time do you spend in your room while in Paris anyway? Enjoy

artlover

We stayed in the Marriott Champs Elysee and while the hotel is lovely, I wouldn't want to stay in that area again--too crowded and touristy compared to other locations. Sounds like you've gotten some good advise on other Marriotts. Please report back and let us know about your trip.

luvtotravel

I've stayed twice at the Neuilly property and thought it just fine. Not central, but in a residential neighborhood. I requested a courtyard view and all was quiet and the room bland but comfortable. There is a bus stop across the street, but does not run late. The metro is a good 10-15 minute walk, through a pleasant area. The restaurant was good and there are plenty of restaurants in the area that are frequented by locals. Very few tourists around here.

pjsparlor536

just returned august 23rd from paris, stayed at marriot rive gauch, on st. jacques. great hotel, and great service, wonderful beds, the tube stop was convenient. the weather in paris was not so good though, but the marriot had umbrellas!!

Challiman

Well, I did it! I was able to reserve rooms at the Rive Gauche Blvd. St. Jacques, and upgrade to the Executive room for a small cost, which entitles us to some amenities and FOOD and DRINK, including breakfast. We have not stayed in a hotel like this on our European travels and while I have some qualms about missing some "atmosphere," my husband is fine with it as we'll be trooping through battlefields and staying in much more modest hotels up to that point. So, we'll see. Hopefully the weather will be OK, but if not we'll soldier on with rain gear and do what we can. Thank you all so much, hard to choose without seeing the property, but I don't think we can go far wrong with Fodor's help and Marriott hotels.