Friday, February 08, 2008

Lovely Hotel Lotti!

  
As part of a Virgin Vacations France vacation deal, I was able to stay at the gorgeous Hotel Lotti Paris - and what a treat it was!  This hotel dates back to 1910 and is the epitome of luxury. 

Let’s start with the location - it doesn’t get much better than Hotel Lotti.  Located on jewelry row on rue de Castiglione, it is an ideal locale for anyone wanting to visit tourist attractions like the Louvre, the Opera House, and the rue du Faubourg Saint Honore.  Really, this hotel is about the best location possible.  Bring a good pair of walking shoes and Paris is at your doorstep.

Now, back to the hotel.  As soon as I entered the lobby, I knew that I was in for something truly special.  I hadn’t really done any prior research on the hotel, so I was really surprised and pleased by the caliber of this place.  As soon as you check in, you note the training of the staff - they really seem to want you to enjoy your stay. 

As for the room, I was in a deluxe room and it had everything I needed.  Also, I was pleasantly surprised by the room, as it was rather large - especially by European standards.  Even the bathroom was spacious!  One thing to note, depending on where you are located in the hotel, street traffic can be noisy - so be prepared with earplugs or request a room higher up to drown out traffic noise.  The hotel also has a newer wing, as I was in the older part of the hotel I can’t comment on rooms in that area - although I’ve since read that rooms in the original part of the hotel are larger!

If you don’t like to pay too much for meals during your travels, then I would avoid room service and the hotel bar, as they were really pricey.  There are loads of dining options surrounding the hotel - so if you are on a budget - try them instead!

One thing I needed that wasn’t in our room was an iron and ironing board.  However, just one quick call to the front desk, and one was delivered to our room within five minutes!  One example of the impressive service we received during our stay!

Another thing to note if you will be staying at the Lotti… While I was there a couple of unscrupulous guys were trying a scam where they pick up a gold ring in front of you and try to talk you into to buying it from them for a ‘deal price’.  They were persistent and tried it on us a couple of times!  Just walk away if you are approached.

All in all, I loved my stay at Hotel Lotti.  The staff was polite, helpful and added to the ambiance of the stay.  The rooms were spacious, clean and well equipped.  The location of the hotel cannot be beat… I cannot wait for another trip to Paris and another stay at Hotel Lotti!

Posted by A-train on 02/08 at 01:31 PM
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