Meliá Paris Vendôme

“Perfect spring stay for the family at Melia Vendome”

We had booked two premium rooms for ourselves and our two tween girls through our Costco package, with specific request for joining rooms. They were able to accommodate this, and had us in a pair of rooms on the top floor, connected by a shared living space with a couch and round table for four.... more

We had booked two premium rooms for ourselves and our two tween girls through our Costco package, with specific request for joining rooms. They were able to accommodate this, and had us in a pair of rooms on the top floor, connected by a shared living space with a couch and round table for four. There was a nice welcome note along with some complimentary macarons and juice in greeting. We went during our American spring break, and arrived on a morning flight. The rooms were not available for us then, but they were able to hold our luggage while we went to get some lunch and explore the nearby areas. By the time we returned, they had already bought our luggage up to our adjoining rooms. It was unseasonably warm in the mid 60Fs on the day of our arrival and fairly warm in the rooms, even after opening all the windows. The rooms did have heat, but did not appear to have air-conditioning. The hotel staff came to check on us maybe 30 minutes after we arrived to the room to see how we were settling in, and we were able to ask for a couple of fans at that time, which did help. The weather for remainder of our stay was cooler in the mid 40s to 50s, and the room temperature was pleasant with occasionally opening the windows with no further need for the fans after that first day. I can see how at least these top floor rooms can be really warm in the summer. The included breakfast variety was moderate size, and my kids loved their croissants and pains au chocolat every morning. In addition to a variety of juices along with champagne, they had a couple of instant espresso machines. Staff was very accommodating when we asked for soy, asking even if we wanted it warmed or cold, to have with our espresso. There was one morning when we were running behind for a tour and didn’t have time to sit for breakfast, and they were kind enough to give us a bag of takeaway croissants for everyone when we just wanted to make sure the kids got something. Great location for the hotel. If we were being ambitious, could walk to many sites within 15 to 20 minutes, including the Louvre, Arc de Triomphé via champs d’Élysée, Tuilleries gardens and musée d’Orsay. Metro station across the street and RER C station (Invalides) to the to Versailles was one stop away. As there were some chilly and rainy days, we did use Uber, which had no problem finding our location for pick up and drop off. Many food options nearby, we loved and ate at a small bistro Le Florentin twice. The front desk staff also was able to get us reservations for Le Capucine and recommended Flottes. A Pierre Hermé, Ladurée and Angelina were all within two blocks, so we definitely got to try plenty of sweet treats! We also found an express supermarket (Monop) to pick up some snacks, fruit and drinks. Very nice staff, great location, would certainly recommend to family and friends and return for any future visits to Paris!

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