Luxury Travel Diary, a high-end travel blog with great reviews based in the UK, has a bunch of travel auctions — some about to close, others extend into October — and there look to be some real bargains. Many of these are great auctions, without enough bidders, so the items go for way less than they should.
They wanted to highlight some of these, and offered to help organize a giveaway of a 4 night hotel stay in Paris for readers of this blog. Details on how to comment on this post to win below.
Since Hyatt Gold Passport elite benefits generally are provided even on stays that do not earn elite credit, I love that there are auctions ending at Hyatt properties in Palm Springs, Goa, Shanghai, Istanbul, Buenos Aires, Kuala Lumpur, Abu Dhabi, Beijing, Singapore and Jakarta.
Not to mention all the great non-chain properties. For instance, as of this writing 4 nights in the Maldives are going for less than US$650. 5 nights in the Cook Islands — ending in mere days — are going for under $200 (checked yesterday). 3 nights on Maui with auction ending Saturday is pricing at $130 as I type.
The giveaway:
Prize: 4 nights in Paris at Hotel Eugene en Ville in a superior room with private terrace including buffet breakfast. The winner can redeem subject to availability between November 1, 2015 and March 31, 2016 (excluding December 31, January 19-24, February 14).
Hotel Eugene
While I haven’t stayed there I certainly would, it appears that three quarters of guests rate the property as very good or excellent on TripAdvisor and it would mean getting away from the chains and indulging in a more boutique contemporary experience for the City of Light. (That said my next stay in Paris will be at a chain because.. points.)
To enter: leave a comment on this post with your favorite item up for auction at Luxury Travel Diary, or why you would choose to stay at Hotel Eugene en Ville over other hotels in Paris. You may enter two times if you wish and answer those two questions one time each in separate comments.
Contest deadline and drawing winner: Entries close Friday, October 30 at Noon eastern. I will draw winner with the assistance of random.org.
The fine print: For avoidance of doubt I have no affiliation with either Luxury Travel Diary or Hotel Eugene en Ville. I will put the winner in touch with the prize provier for booking. They are solely responsible for providing prize to winner. All decisions made in the course of running this giveaway are final and unappealable and your entry signifies your acceptance of these terms. The goal here is to make readers aware of a pretty cool auction opportunity, and to give away a stay in Paris. So please don’t make it hard on me for doing so!
Friendly staff and good decor in a nice area? The Hotel Eugene en Ville sounds good to me!
While I would love to stay at the magnificent Hotel Eugene, I think my choice would be for the Radisson Blu in Basel at this time.
3 Nights at 5-star diamonds Mequfi Beach, Mozambique
Love Paris, love the location of Hotel Eugene en Ville!
I would love to enjoy the wonderful rooftop deck (not an option at many other Paris hotels) at Hotel Eugene en Ville with a delicious French wine at the end of each day.
“4 nights at Makunudu Island, Maldives” would be a dream come true to experience one of the most beautiful places in the world.
The W Istanbul as I have heard that Istanbul is an incredible city with a rich history and delicious food…and the W because I am a fervent Starwood loyalist!
4 nights at Hotel Eugene en Ville because of it’s central location! And because I have never been to Paris but dream about it constantly…
I would love to stay at Hotel Eugene en Ville over other hotels in Paris because of its central location and bargain price, which includes breakfast.
I’ll be visiting Paris during that time frame, and would love to be able to the nights.
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A week in Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon) sounds exciting. And on the way there, what better than to spend a few days in Paris at the Hotel Eugene en Ville. I have never stayed there but it does sound wonderful.
I’ll be visiting Paris to run the Paris Marathon on the 3rd of April. Hotel Eugene en Ville being only 3miles from the race starting point, this would be a perfect place to stay.
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3 NIGHTS AT HOPE TOWN LODGE, BAHAMAS looks like a relaxing vacation that’s close to home. Would make for a great long weekend getaway!
I would choose to stay at Hotel Eugene en Ville over other hotels in Paris, because if I won this drawing, I would be able to do so for 4 days for free. Then if I liked it enough, having never been there before, I would pay to extend my stay.
As for a luxury auction item, 3 Nights At Nona Lani Cottages, Kihei, Hawaii would be on the top of my list! I have been to every state in the US besides Hawaii, and I would really like to check that off the list, plus the property is lovely, and right up my alley!
As for Eugene’s Hotel, first of all, J’adore chien! Any hotel with a dog theme is on my favorite’s list! Since this will be my seventh trip to Paris, which I also adore, by the way, it will be very convenient since my friends just sold their apartment, and I will need accommodations! I love the quirky charm of this place, the contrast of old and new, and the great location. Of course, any location is great in Paris!
I’d love to stay at the 5 Nights At Boutique Hotel Adriatic In Rovinj, Croatia up for auction! Croatia has always been a country that I have long wanted to spend 2 weeks exploring, and that a $38 pound pricetag is amazing!
I’d stay at the Hotel Eugene en Ville because of the decor and Paris is a great city for an intimate non-chain hotel.
As for Hotel Eugene en Ville, the tripAdvisor reviews are fantastic, the pictures also look amazing. I love its location which is close to Palais Ganier which is my favorite area of Paris!
From the Luxury Travel Diary site I’d choose 3 Nights In A Luxury Villa In Aix En Provence, France. Very relaxing
There’s a property in Australia I’m considering bidding on. It’s an interesting website.
I would love to stay in the Hotel Eugene en Ville as it looks very nice and is close to all the attractions I want to visit.
My favorite item up for auction is 3 NIGHTS AT CROWN LANTA RESORT, KRABI, THAILAND since I will be going there next year anyway!
I would LOVE the win the Ikurangi Eco Retreat In The South Pacific. sounds fantastic.
Hotel Eugene en Ville looks and sounds fantastic. and if the LTD recommends it, that’s enough for me! I could even get there off peak on AA. 😉
Definitely the 6 night stay at Benvengudo Hotel in Avignon, as we are heading to France in April.
it would be fun to stay at Hotel Eugene en Ville because it’s a new location in Paris for me, as well as the contemporary feel vs. old European. And I’ll be in Paris in April!
If I were not to win 4 nights at the Hotel Eugene en Ville, then I would most definitely bid on the 2 night stay at 7132 Hotel & Spa in Vals, Switzerland. As a recent architecture graduate, I visited the Vals Therme in 2004 and have dreamed of returning ever since. What a treat!
I would love to stay in the Hotel Eugene en Ville – Paris is my favorite city in the world!
Ah, the Cook Islands…
My favorite is 2 Nights At The Hyatt Andaz Xintiandi, Shanghai, China
I love Paris and love the location of this Hotel.
Paris is the greatest city in the World, so of course I would love a hotel stay in Paris.
I would love the 7 Nights At Zoe Seaside Resort In Messinia, Greece from Luxury Travel Diary. Greece is on my bucket list!
I love the central location and the hip vibe of Hotel Eugene en Ville. I would love to stay there vs. many of the dated traditional hotels in Paris.
My top auction pick: 4 nights at Makunudu Island, Maldives
I’d pick the Hotel Eugene due to it’s great location, reviews, and decor. Very nice!
Hotel Eugene en Ville–went to the website and was happy to see they offer singles. Great idea in an upscale hotel!
5 NIGHTS HOTEL TRES, PALMA DE MALLORCA, SPAIN
Always wanted to visit Spain and always just miss it.
I’d love to try a new hotel in Paris. Great area and interesting to try a boutique spot instead of major chain.
From the auction, my favorite item is the cottage rental on Maui.
I would select the Hotel Eugene en Ville over other hotels in Paris because of its central location.
My favorite item for auction is “3 nights at Hope Town Lodge, Bahamas”
I would like to stay at the l’Hotel Eugene en Ville because the pics look amazing. I especially think the roof garden would be a wonderful place to picnic with some Paris bakery goods and coffee or some cheese and baguette and a nice bottle of french wine. Thanks for offering this contest.
4 Nights at MAKUNUDU ISLAND, Maldives
I choose the Hotel Eugene for the desirable location and roof top atmosphere.
Like auction item 3 nights at Hope Town Lodge, Bahamas
Of the auction items, I’d have to pick 2 Nights At Martinhal Sagres, Algarve, Portugal. Sounds perfect.
I love its location and the rooms look great!
Paris is the most romantic city and the place I first took my girlfriend. L’ Hotel Eugene en Ville captures those memories. We might come back with one account.