Grand Hotel Francais
, Paris
Grand Hotel Francais Reviews
- Board Basis:Breakfast Included
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
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The hotel was very welcoming, the area is very entertaining and very animated (11th arrondissement). I happen to travel a lot and this hotel particularly caught my eye, so I give it maximmum score.
- Advice: Paris has great independant hotels
- Good For: City Breaks
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
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This was the first holiday that I went on with my girlfriend, and it will no doubt not be the last to Paris. In fact, I already plan to do it all again and go back to Paris because there is so much more to do!
We stayed in Paris for 4 days, in a super, lovely hotel, the Grand Hotel Francais, which was located near the Marais in the East of Paris. The hotel was fantastic, the staff made us feel so welcomed! We travelled around using the Metro, which I must admit, got a little frustrating at times, but it was the best way to travel.
We arrived in the morning on day one, and tried to fit in as much as we could, even though we were tired. We visited the Catacombs, Sacré Coeur and went up the Montparnasse tower, which had fantastic views! Especially at night!
On day two, we wanted to get to the Eiffel Tower early to avoid queues, but there were still queues. Needless to say, it was still enjoyable. We also made a quick visit to Louvre art gallery, and it had to be quick because there is so much to see! We did some shopping, which is essential in Paris! And we also cruised the Seine! We ate that night in style!
We visited Disneyland on the Friday, to bring out our youth. This was very fun, despite queues, so ignore anyone who tells you that you should be seeing the sights of Paris instead!
On the last day, we also had to fit in as much possible, because we were leaving in the afternoon. So sad that felt. We did manage to go to a park, and visit a graveyard and the Picasso museum!
All in all, this was the best holiday I’ve ever had!
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Online Travel Company
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We booked our stay with Grand Hotel Francais through Travel Republic as a Christmas getaway and were looking forward to our trip, especially due to the reviews which indicated the friendly nature of the hotel. Unfortunately our Christmas plans were dashed when the Eurostar snow problems of ’09 set in, meaning that we were not able to make our arrangements.
We contacted the Grand Hotel Francais and also Travel Republic to inform them of our difficulties, Travel Republic could see our problems and requested that the hotel refund. We also advised the hotel that we would be happy with alternate dates.
The ‘friendly’ hotel has not responded to any of the emails that we sent to them over a two week period, and have refused alternate dates or a refund despite informing them of our problems prior to arrival. We did not have non refundable reservations and were kind and courteous throughout.
We would not know if the hotel is good or not, nor if the hotel is friendly but as they were not even as friendly enough to reply to an email about our booking which we consider to be nothing but rude. We hope that they enjoy prospering out of others misfortunes, and they are the only company that we booked with that would not provide alternatives or refunds. All this at Christmas, in the snow, we wonder where the festive spirit of thes Grand Hotel Francais is? Would you want to book this hotel, really?
We would never book this hotel again, and certainly not through Travel Republic. We have since rebooked our trip to Paris at another hotel and would not recommend this hotel at any cost. What a poor and miserable service they provided, and a terrible shame that they don’t even respond to paying customers.