London: Ramada Hyde Park, An intimate first-class 213-room hotel with air-conditioning, located on a tree-lined avenue overlooking Kensington Gardens and the Palace. Notting Hill, Portobello Road market, and good transport links are close by. The public areas include a stylish lobby, Arts bar and restaurant where refreshments and meals are served throughout the day.
Paris: Concorde Montparnasse (Tue. dep.), This contemporary hotel is ideally situated in the rich cultural Montparnasse district. Designed for convenience and comfort, it provides the perfect base from which to enjoy this romantic city. The 354 guestrooms are well appointed with air-conditioning, minibar, safe, tea and coffee-making facilities, and free Wi-Fi. French and international cuisine are served in the hotel’s restaurant, and the cozy bar offers refreshments all day.
Paris: Holiday Inn République (Thu. and Sun. dep.), The façade of this historical hotel is a perfect depiction of true Parisian architecture. Centrally located on the Place de la République, this charming 328-room hotel offers comfort with a twist of French elegance. Guestrooms feature air-conditioning, coffee/tea-making facilities, minibar, and safe. Leisure facilities include a belle-epoque style restaurant, a traditional café/bar, and a fitness center.
Paris: Mercure Tour Eiffel Suffren (Sat. dep.), An elegant standard air-conditioned hotel with 405 rooms, all with minibar and satellite TV. Situated on the left bank of the Seine, close to the Eiffel Tower and Trocadero Gardens, it includes a tastefully decorated restaurant with terrace, a bar, and its own garden.Upgrade to first-class on Eurostar train: $99 (Jan. 01-Apr. 30), $72 (May 01-Oct. 31), $ 119 (Nov. 01-Apr. 30 ‘10)
Single room supplement: $499 (0104-0325 & 1021-0321), $549 (0329-0422 & 0706-0826), $578 (0424-0705 & 0328-0418), $651 (0828-1018);
Triples on request.
Extra nights per person in London: Jan.-Apr.: in single room $150, in twin room $89, in triple room $82 May-Dec.: in single room $215, in twin room $150, in triple room $145 Jan.-Apr.’10: in single room $155, in twin room $92, in triple room $84
Extra nights per person in Paris: Jan.-Apr.: in single room $265, in twin room $140, triples on request. May-Apr.: in single room $360, in twin room $190, triples on request.
2010 prices and itineraries subject to change. Details will be available in September 2009. |