We had two nights in Paris, and I decided to book the Park Hyatt Paris for that time. I reviewed this hotel a bit over a year ago, so won’t be writing a full review this time. Rather I’ll focus on the rooms we received (which were different than last time), and what else stood…
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I’m sorry but you are right I really would apply for any credit card Ford has holding in his hand. 🙂
Lucky, have you considered doing YouTube video reviews complementing you blog posts? Some other travel bloggers are absolutely smashing it with YouTube but they don't have your writing skills.
Sure wish our lousy stay at the Vendome still didn't irritate me 5 years later. The so-called suite we were given was a disgrace - filthy and worn. Bathroom tiles were cracked, showerhead was corroded, stains on the couch/carpet. Broken lamps at the bed. Dirty fingerprints at light switch that had been shoddily repaired, chipped paint around doors, screws protruding from the wall. Unbelievable - but couldnt get a different room because it was Fashion Week. Pissed me off because they were allowing "guests" to use their suites as clothing showrooms with random strangers traipsing thru the hotel at all hours. Housekeeping was on strike because wages were so low. Location is good, but the place is overrated.
Funny enough my husband and I were accidental groupies as we spent our anniversary in the Park Hyatt Vendome this past weekend (if posts are more or less real time).
Agree with the review, great service and location for points. Also the AC is amazing, which is not guaranteed in Paris.
Occasionally stay at the Mandarin nearby which is that little bit slicker, but there is the downside of having to pay for it.
Not to be negative, but . . . 🙂
1) As you noted, your room is not a suite -- at best a junior suite. I wouldn't be too happy with the hotel calling that a suite.
2) In your Dad's room, is the bathroom open to the bedroom? If so, I'm not a fan of that.
@Lucky, before that gym pic, I didn't know Ford was so ripped with such sexy arms. More pics of Ford please. A few shirtless pics of Ford lounging by the pool and your traffic will surge 20% at least.
On a serious note, it really is nice to see some pics of you and Ford travelling together and clearly having such a good time. Such an amazing couple.
My friends and I have something we call the "Paris Weekend Club." We go every December on the same long weekend (Tuesday to Tuesday). I almost always use my points to stay at the Park Hyatt Vendôme. It is a rare privilege and is one of the main reasons that I favor the World of Hyatt. We have been upgraded to the Prestige Suite. One of the great things about it is that the over-sized bathrooms are identical - not one main and one ancillary. The first time I saw it, I thought, "this isn't a bathroom, this is a spa." complimentary room service breakfast is a nice thing but the restaurant and service is so nice, it is a shame to miss that experience. I've always thought the three most overrated things: breakfast in bed, reading in the bathtub, and sex on the beach.
Sorry - next time proof read: Complimentary... & restaurant and service are...
Loved staying here on points. We went to Pur and they gave us the Chef's table. It was awesome.
We spent 4 nights at the Park Hyatt over Valentine’s Day. Service is fantastic. We have no Hyatt status and they delivered champagne and macaroons to the room with a nice note. Rooms are incredible. (The black out shades are some of the best in Europe.) I don’t think you can beat the PH redemption for luxury in Paris either. I’m ready to go back.
Second the Chef's table at Pur........every time we go we dine there and Bristol's Epicure.........it says a lot about Hyatt that one of the top restaurants in Paris is in an American hotel.............We've stayed as Globalist and as lowly regular members and never get a bad room.......and the concierge desk is the best of any I have ever dealt with......their entire team is buttoned up! And the complimentary spa facilities are perfect after a day of walking the sites from this great location!
"Redeeming 30,000 points per night while *getting room service breakfast*...."
Hmmmm.... just curious. If one has a free full restaurant breakfast with gazillion items to select from, why would one limit oneself by getting room service breakfast?
Agree to disagree about the location. If you love shopping at ridiculously expensive stores, I guess its a nice location. Otherwise, it is boring as fu--.
I’ve been there over ten years ago and literally NOTHING has changed. Still dark rooms with depressing interior design.
@Lucky for comparison purposes, it would be nice to see a _current_ review of the Ritz which is also on Place Vendome. I stayed there during a 9th grade summer family trip in the 1970s. That one was paid for by my grandmother. She thought the bed was too soft and was complaining about it in the elevator. Unbeknownst to her, one of the other passengers was Cesar Ritz himself. 🙂
He spoke with her when we (all) reached the ground floor and had a stiffening board delivered to her room which solved the problem. Offhand, I have no idea whether The Ritz is part of any loyalty programs. I’m sure it qualifies as an “aspirational” City Hotel for many. So, the next time you dream up an excuse to visit Paris...
Correction: I should have said Charles Ritz above, son of Cesar. I haven’t thought about Place Vendome or the Ritz in a very long time. 🙂
Just got back from our first Ford-booked Prive stay at Park Hyatt Washington DC and loved it! Tell him thanks for us!
I will readily admit my main use of points is for business.first class flying. I just don’t see a lot of need for $800+ hotel room to sleep in.
I have stayed at the Park Hyatts in Paris, Vienna and Milan, for about 3 nights each, but if I never do so again I wouldn’t miss it. Doesn’t breakfast go for 40€ or more?
They are nice places but not memorable places in my mind. Other than one of them gave us free breakfast for our visit I can’t say I recall anything about the hotels or rooms. Now ask me about the unique and well run hotels in Rothenburg Germany and those places put a smile on my face.
Anyhow I’m sure you have more points than you are likely to spend.
This hotel has my favorite toilets I've ever used. They're sublime. (I've never been to Japan... I can imagine that they may take the cake, so to speak.)
@DCS Because: tired,hangover,in middle of action,don't want to dress up,introvert,not in the mood of smile,don't want to see strangers etc.And like them in this review missed the breakfast time.
@Ben Why don't you hide yourself in one picture in each of your reviews like Hitchcock.It's will be fun.
@keyser surely you wouldn’t want to get people jumping on board and complaint about why Lucky is staying at the world famous Ritz Paris using cash when he can use points to stay at Paris Park Hyatt??!! And no, you can’t use any miles or points to stay at Ritz Paris. The cheapest rate during low season at bottom of the barrel room is €1000 per night plus taxes.
@DCS probably because they had so much to eat and drink in the preceding 12 hours that room service was enough. Hey, I love a great hotel breakfast buffet but sometimes your tummy needs a break.
@Lucky how was Ford able to get those guns past hotel security? Damn!!
I love Park Hyatt brand especially in Asia. The one in Shanghai has amazing rooms. The last several years when my husband and I travel internationally I now book two nights before return flight at luxury hotel to wind down and stay on property. It's that vacation from our vacation. But Park Hyatt on arrival seems just as appealing.
Good review as usual. There are 11 top hotels belonging to the exclusive "club" of Palaces label hotels in Paris which master the Art of Hospitality Business ((Bristol, Meurice, Plaza Athénée, Georges V, Mandarin Oriental, Shangri-La, Peninsula, Park Hyatt Paris Vendôme,la Rseserve Paris and Royal Monceau).
https://en.parisinfo.com/where-to-sleep-in-paris/parisian-palaces
One of my favorite is the Mandarin Oriental thanks to the amazing Michelin stars 'Chef Thierry Marx .
You did not mention your dining experience at the Park Hyatt Paris Vendôme apart from breakfast/room service.
Any lunch or dinner that sent you to the moon at the Park Hyatt?
Nice post. I'm surprised as well as impressed you had a kettle in the room. Imagine an actual kettle to boil water for tea, instead of coffee filtered water from a Keurig.
The toilet looks like it’s a Japanese-style bidet. Well, I need some confirmation, is it really?
As a redemption option it makes some sense; paying cash it’s insane to contemplate staying here; there are far superior alternatives in the same price range ( albeit some without the credits/status option offered through Hyatt).
I Was actually at Park hyatt vendome last thursday to monday and saw you guys eating breakfast. i think we also met in the elavator, I wanted to say Hi but i didn't want to bother y'all. Thanks for you blog it helps a lot.
@Caroline you missed Hôtel de Crillon in your list, the most newly renovated palace hotel. It is listed in the link you pasted though.
This hotel feels very dark and dated - it’s a nice enough high-end chain property (which is what it feels like) but nothing more. The Peninsula, La Reserve, Crillon, etc are more than “‘marginally better” - they are a league apart
/settles in for a quiet evening of Netflix and reading
/opens OMAAT to latest installment of Benny's Dad's trip report
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Ugh, FINE! I'll go.
/straps on running shoes
Thank Ford for my much needed motivation! As one who heavily biases his hotel choices by the quality of the gym I second the call for a Ford series of hotel gym reviews 😉
Park Hyatt Paris Vendome is my "go to" Paris hotel and I'm only a lowly Discoverist member.
I have two favorite awesome rooms that have the same great closet as your room #216 but I think a better bathroom layout for two (sister or friend in my case). I"m not mentioning the two room numbers because they might get to be too requested. HA HA
The staff ALWAYS remember me by name and I always get little gifts. I've stayed in many hotels in Paris and this is by far the best ... and, as you say, the best value if using points.
Definitely worth a complaint to get some free points on account of the lift issues I think