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Enjoy another side of Paris
We stayed three nights at the Renaissance La Defense. The outside is not that impressive but the interior was gorgeous. Shiny marble floors in the lobbies and several grand staircases greeted us when we registered. We were amazed to see how this part of Paris has grown!
The Renaissnce is a Marriott property and it is very nice.
La Defense is a long way from downtown but there is a Metro stop just 5 minutes from the hotel. There is also a huge mall just about 10 minutes walk away. There you will find an enormous grocery store with an amazing fresh produce and fresh meat, fish and poultry area. There are miles of stores and restaurants at this mall also.
All the beds have beautiful duvets for their covering and the pillows are extraordinarily comfortable. We were on a tour so our breakfast was included. Once again the dining area was beautiful with dark paneling on the walls, and tables covered with linen clothes. Breakfast included fresh fruit, juices, coffee and tea for drinks. Several varities of cheese and cold meats were offered with scrambled eggs, hot meats and croissants and baguettes along with an excellent selection of yogurt. Not many people seemed to notice the spa that was located right by the lifts. It was really great. The room that had the exercise equipment was lined with mirrors. The spa had a dry sauna and a steam sauna. Here you greeted by a bar that had towles nicely laid out along with water and drinking cups and a bowl of Granny Smith apples. There were several showers and changing areas next to the saunas.
Lobby of Renaissance La Defense
