Tag: Roissy
Courtyard Roissy CDG: a sure bet
The Courtyard at Roissy CDG has established itself as an excellent value for money hotel, especially when prices start to soar around the airport during the vacation season.
For this trip, my choice was quickly made: between the Moxy...
Moxy Roissy CDG: as bad as ever
My umpteenth stay at the Moxy Roissy CDG and umpteenth disappointment in terms of quality of service and professionalism.
While we were thrilled with this hotel in the months following its opening, since then it's been a slow descent into...
Air France lounge Roissy 2F: nice when it’s not full
The Air France lounge in Roissy's Terminal 2F is a real improvement on the two previous lounges. While it is often criticized for being a veritable zoo at peak times, it proves very pleasant when it is less crowded....
Moxy Roissy CDG: service as random as ever
The Moxy Roissy CDG is still a convenient and affordable option when you want to sleep near the Paris airport, but its service remains a bit of a drawback.
I had been quite critical of the property during my previous...
Salon Extime, Paris Charles-de-Gaulle 2B: Still excellent
After a restful night at the Holiday Inn Express, it was time to head back to Boston.
Check-in and Ground Experience
The route from the hotel to terminal 2D is well signposted.
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Simply take the CDGVAL from Parc...
Holiday Inn Express, Paris Charles-de-Gaulle: Barely basic
Just before my trip back to Boston, I had to stay at Paris Charles-de-Gaulle between my itinerary from Caen and my flight the next day.
Booking
I booked this night when I booked the rest of my itinerary. I usually stay...
ITA leaves moves from terminal 2F to 2B at Paris Charles-de-Gaulle airport
ITA Airways is moving terminals in Paris Charles-de-Gaulle. An expected decision, even if its destination terminal comes as a surprise.
It came in the form of a terse press release on the airline's website:
From the 13th of December 2023...
Air France Business Lounge, Paris Charles-de-Gaulle Hall M: Certainly the best architecture of the platform
It's the big day! After months of preparation, the time has come to fly to Boston for this big international move.
As a reminder, here is the itinerary followed:
Check-In and ground experience
We left the Renaissance Paris Nobel Tour Eiffel 4h30...
Chaotic landings at Roissy as storm Ciaran blows in
Last week, storm Ciaran swept across France, causing some airport closures and complicated landings at others.
This video taken at Roissy shows a series of complicated landings, to say the least. At 5"10 we recommend this Air France 777-300ER, which...