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We took my mom to Paris for her 70th birthday. I did not realize when I booked the trip that it was going to be so hot (we were there when temperatures were over 100 degrees). Summer travel and I’m not sure what made hotel rates astronomical. My usual spots in Paris were all over $1,000 per night. I did not see anything good with points and needed to book two rooms, so I opted for the Renaissance Paris Republique Hotel. While the hotel was by no means inexpensive, it was significantly less than others I was considering.
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Anthony’s Take: Everything at this hotel was fine. The room, the service, the amenities, and the breakfast were all passable, but nothing was notable. The location is not the most convenient when sightseeing and we had to take Uber everywhere. The air conditioning in the room worked okay, but did not get as cool as I would like. I can give this a pass as the system was struggling with the extreme heat.
Booking
I booked two Paris Style, Guest room, 1 Queen rooms on a “Member Flexible Rate.” They each cost $2,508 including taxes and fees for a four-night stay ($627 each per night). This was the only room type available at booking and even though I requested a room with a king-sized bed, this was not able to be accommodated. Marriott did away with award charts a few years ago, but standard rooms range between 53,000 and 125,400 points per night if you’re using Marriott Bonvoy® points.
Transportation to/from the Hotel
We took an Uber Van from Paris Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG). This cost $104 for the 18.8-mile drive and took a little less than an hour. Heading to our next destination, we took a train, That Uber was much cheaper and faster.
Location
The Renaissance Paris Republique Hotel is located near Le Marais, one of my favorite neighborhoods to wander in Paris, but it’s not near major attractions if you’re looking to sightsee. Gare du Nord is not to far away if you’re taking the train. The Place de la République square is also right down the street.
The lobby has a good amount of seating spread across several spaces.
Check-in
Reception is to the right immediately upon entering the hotel. We arrived around 2:00 PM and our rooms were ready. The agent was friendly, but informed me that there were no suite upgrades available. Our room was upgraded to a Bobo, Guest Room, 1 Queen, Courtyard & City View room. He was able to grant a 2:00 PM late checkout for both rooms, which worked perfectly for us. Breakfast was selected as an amenity (and extended to both rooms). The agent placed us on the same floor in nearby rooms, which was also nice. Our keys were then printed and we were off to the rooms.
I was also given a voucher for a free beverage. I forgot to use it.
Elevators are located directly across from reception.
The elevator lobby and hallways on our floor were clean and in good repair.
Bobo, Guest Room, 1 Queen, Courtyard & City View (307)
The Renaissance Paris Republique Hotel has 108 guest rooms and 13 suites.
The room opened with a small foyer.
The bathroom was immediately to the left. It had a glass wall, which is always awkward. It contained a toilet, vanity with sink, and glassed-in shower.
The vanity offered a single sink and a good amount of counter space.
Bottles of TOKYOMILK hand wash body lotion were near the sink. No bar soap was provided.
The toilet was in its own space.
The shower was a standard size. Water pressure was good, but hot water took some time.
More TOKYOMILK toiletries were mounted to the shower wall.
A closet was across from the bathroom. It held a luggage rack, iron, and ironing board.
The bedroom held a queen-sized bed, nightstands, a table and two chairs, a minibar, and a TV.
The TV was mounted over the table and across from the bed.
A welcome amenity of Champagne and cookies was on the table.
The minibar was next to the closet.
It held a Nespresso machine, coffee pods, tea, cups, and condiments. Some snacks for sale were found here.
The refrigerator had a few drinks for sale and lots of room for guest use.
The safe was also found here.
I liked the shape of the windows. The view was not the most exciting.
Breakfast
Breakfast is served in Restaurant Martin Paris on the lobby level. It’s a full buffet along with the option to order an additional a la carte dish. If paying, breakfast costs around $43 per person. It was fine and offered a decent selection.
Crispy Bacon
Chicken and Veal Sausage
Martin’s Scrambled Eggs
Baked Beans and Porridge
Potatoes and Vegetable Rosti
Fruit and salad ingredients
Meat and cheese
Breads, pastries, and muffins
French Toast and a toaster for guest use
Cereal and yogurt (along with toppings)
A self-serve coffee machine
Fresh-squeezed juice and water
Sparkling water
A juicer to make your own creations
The restaurant also had a nice outdoor area. We would have sat there had it not been so hot.
I loved that it had its own beehive.
Public Areas & Amenities
Amenities include a fitness center, a spa (pictured above; we did not use it), a restaurant and bar, a business center, and three event rooms.
The lower level housed the spa and fitness center.
There was some additional seating downstairs and a computer with printer that served as the business center.
The fitness center was across the hall.
It had a good assortment of equipment.
Water was on offer near the elevators.
Umbrellas could be borrowed, but you had to swipe a credit card.
Overall Impression:
The hotel felt overpriced, but if you catch it on other weeks the prices seem much more reasonable. It was fine for a place to stay in Paris, but I would not seek out this property.
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