We just got back from a family trip to Paris! It was the first time visiting for everyone in my family—except me. I actually had a quick stopover there just three weeks ago on a girls’ trip. Overall, we absolutely loved Paris, even though a few of the days were quite hot.

We were able to take advantage of a free stopover in Paris on our way to Oslo, Norway, thanks to the Flying Blue program! It’s such an amazing perk when booking award flights.

Related: How to book a free stopover on a Flying Blue award flight

The Hyatt Regency Paris Étoile is one of the best value hotels in the city for families using points. While it recently switched from a Hyatt Category 4 to 5, it can still be a great deal—especially since you can book directly into a suite that sleeps four. The club rooms (and the club lounge during breakfast) even offer views of the Eiffel Tower! The HR is the highest skyscraper hotel in Paris, and with that comes some exceptional views of the city!

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The Welcome at the HR Paris

We took a taxi from the airport to the hotel and, as usual, were in a bit of a rush. I had booked a late lunch reservation, thinking we’d have plenty of time after landing—but thanks to delayed flights and some travel glitches, we arrived with only 10 minutes to freshen up after a 10-hour journey.

Check-in was smooth, and the staff were friendly. Since this is a Category 5 property, I didn’t expect a welcome drink or anything extra at check-in, so no complaints there.

The Room & Suite at HR Paris

We had booked two standard rooms using points and free night certificates and used one of our Hyatt Globalist suite upgrade awards to secure a Regency suite. We were further upgraded to a Regency Executive Suite. Our second standard room was upgraded to a club room—which is pretty typical with Globalist status—and it came with a great view of the Eiffel Tower.

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The club room had one king bed and, while fairly compact, the Eiffel Tower view made it feel special. The suite, on the other hand, was huge. We were upgraded to an even larger suite than expected. Although we couldn’t see the Eiffel Tower without sticking our heads out the window, the extra space more than made up for it. The layout included a separate bedroom, two bathrooms, a living area with a pull-out sofa, plus a bar and dining space.

One minor issue: the pull-out sofa wasn’t made up, and I didn’t realize it until after 11 p.m. When I called down, they sent someone up to prepare the bed—but it took about 45 minutes. It would’ve been nice if that had been handled in advance, especially for a suite.

A thoughtful touch: We received a lovely welcome gift in the suite, including a chocolate mousse cake, assorted drinks, and a sweet birthday note for my daughter. I had emailed the hotel in advance about her birthday, and they responded right away, confirming an upgrade to a club room with an Eiffel Tower view.

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Pro tip: Standard rooms here are very small. If you can swing it—either with points, a suite upgrade, or a paid upgrade—I highly recommend booking a suite for a much more comfortable stay.

The Pools & Hot Tubs

There is no pool at this hotel.

The Club at the Hyatt Regency Etoile

Many Hyatt enthusiasts rave about the club lounge on the 34th floor of the Hyatt Regency Paris Étoile—mostly for its incredible views of the Eiffel Tower. But I feel it’s important to clarify: you actually can’t see the Eiffel Tower from inside the club itself unless the connected restaurant space (the Windo Skybar) is open. On its own, the club lounge offers sweeping panoramic views of Paris, but not of the Eiffel Tower.

At breakfast, however, the doors between the club and the Skybar are opened, and you can enjoy seating with those stunning Eiffel Tower views—definitely a highlight!

The club is open for breakfast in the morning, drinks and snacks in the afternoon, and appetizers in the evening. My family enjoyed the evening appetizers, but none of us was very impressed with the breakfast. The food was pretty mediocre, though the views helped make up for it.

During check-in, the staff let me know that we could enjoy breakfast either in the club or at the hotel’s restaurant—or even both. Since we were short on time, we ended up eating in the club lounge both mornings.

Breakfast offerings included a small selection of eggs, bacon, pastries, cold cuts, and cheeses. We didn’t care for the food (especially the croissants—we had high hopes!), but the convenience and views still gave the experience some value.

If you don’t have Hyatt Globalist status, it could be worth applying a club access award to your stay. Just know that the breakfast is average at best—but the Eiffel Tower views during breakfast are definitely a perk.

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The Amenities

The hotel doesn’t offer many amenities, but I imagine most guests are here to explore Paris, not to hang out at the hotel. There is a fitness center available, though we didn’t have a chance to check it out.

The Service at HR Paris

The service at the Hyatt Regency was great, even though we didn’t have many requests during our stay. The staff was helpful when we needed a taxi, and service in the club lounge was excellent. I had emailed the hotel with a few special requests before our arrival, and they responded promptly and kindly. Overall, we had a really positive experience.

The Incredible View of the Eiffel Tower

The biggest draw of this hotel—aside from the relatively low award rate as a Category 5 property—is the incredible view of the Eiffel Tower. Booking a room with a view can be pricey if paying cash, but using points helps you avoid that cost. If you didn’t book a room with a guaranteed view, I recommend emailing the hotel in advance to request one. We were lucky enough to watch the Eiffel Tower sparkle at night right from our rooms—truly an unforgettable sight!

The Parking

The hotel doesn’t have its own parking, but there are convenient options nearby—just in case you decide to rent a car (though most visitors won’t need one in Paris). You can pre-book a spot at Parking Indigo Méridien Etoile, located a few minutes away, and receive up to 15% off through the Indigo Neo partnership. There’s also a 24/7 public parking garage directly connected to the hotel, with access via the Convention Center shopping mall.

Hotel Status

As I mentioned earlier, my Hyatt Globalist status included complimentary club access for two adults and two kids—but we’ve never had any trouble bringing our whole family of five. We also had access to the hotel’s restaurant for breakfast, though we didn’t use it. Thanks to Globalist status, we were upgraded to a room with an Eiffel Tower view and a larger suite.

Location

This hotel is located just outside the main city center, but it’s only about an 8-minute walk to the nearest train station, making it easy to get around. It took us about 45 minutes to reach the hotel from CDG Airport. While you’re not staying in the heart of the city, the trade-off is a much lower award rate. Other Hyatt properties in central Paris typically cost 35,000–45,000 points per night, so this can be a great value for families booking on points.

Booking on Points

This hotel is part of the Hyatt portfolio and can be booked with points as a Category 5 property, costing between 17,000 and 23,000 points per night, depending on whether it’s off-peak, standard, or peak. We booked our stay back when it was still a Category 4, which meant we could use a mix of Hyatt points and Category 1–4 free night certificates. We also applied a suite upgrade award to one of our standard rooms (the one booked with points, since you cannot use two awards on one stay), which bumped us up to a Regency Executive Suite that sleeps four—plus we had the second room for our family.

I booked this stay about six months in advance by setting an alert on MaxMyPoint.com, a service that notifies you when a standard room becomes available. I had the alert running for five months before I finally got a hit, but it worked! After the first alert, a few more popped up, so don’t get discouraged if you don’t hear back right away. While nothing is guaranteed, MaxMyPoint has consistently helped me snag award stays like this one.

Redeeming points at this hotel was an excellent value. Standard rooms typically go for $400–$700 per night, and suites can run $700–$1,300+. I booked one room for just 18,000 points per night and used free night certificates for the other—with zero out-of-pocket cost. It was an incredible way to stretch our rewards!

Related: A complete guide to earning Hyatt points

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Family Rooms

This hotel does offer family rooms, and in hindsight, I really wish I had asked if our family of five could have all stayed together in the suite. I usually make that kind of request by email and do the extra research—but for some reason, I didn’t this time. Honestly, I feel like I failed my family of five followers a bit by not looking into it more. That said, I’m still glad we were able to enjoy the Eiffel Tower view from the club room—it definitely added a memorable touch to our stay.

Why we’d return

I’d definitely consider returning to this hotel with my family. It’s one of the most affordable Hyatt options in Paris when booking with points. While it’s located a bit outside the city center, the nearby train access makes getting around fairly easy.

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