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!
My favorite item up for auction is the one night at the Park Hyatt Goa.
Like a previous commenter, I’ve spent a total of 1 day in Paris, ever. So it would be great to get back to that fantastic city with a stay at the Hotel Eugene en Ville.
Since we’re already planning a trip to NZ, the Waipune Estate, Christchurch package is looking pretty sweet.
Ce la vie. My item for auction would be French lessons.
I’d bid for the 5 night African Bush Sense near Pretoria, South Africa. The entire continent of Africa is a major hole on my travel map right now, and I’ve always been fascinated by the idea of a safari.
My favorite item from the auction would be the 5 nights at Ka’ana and Itz’ana resorts in Belize. It would be such a great getaway before I have my first child in April.
I would choose to stay at the Hotel Eugene en Ville over other hotels in Paris because of its great location and the decor of the hotel is exactly my style.
I would stay at the Hotel Eugene as I explore the 9th Arrondissement–sounds like the perfect refuge from the hubbub of the neighborhood.
Makunudu Island, Maldives – 4 nights would be awesome! Thanks.
I would bid on this: 5 Night African Bush Sense Near Pretoria, South Africa
Love the photo of Hotel Eugene en villa’s private terrace. This amenity puts it at the top of my Paris list. Thank you.
2 nights in Basel, Switzerland
Why would I stay at Hotel Eugene en Ville? It looks nice and it would interesting to stay in a non-chain in Paris for once!
5 Nights At The Mayan Islands Resort In Belize for 92GBP? That sounds awesome. Now, only to get to Belize…
Would love the idea of staying at a small, lovely hotel in Paris…and for free!!!
I’d bid on the 2-night Basel stay. Would love to stay in a nice hotel for the Basel carnival!
Best of the Boutiques Wine Tour from Cape Town, South Africa would be my bid of choice!
Never been to France or western Europe for that matter. Would love our introduction to this beautiful city to be at the Hotel Eugene en Ville!
Five nights in Mallorca!
The Hotel Eugene en Ville sounds like the perfect “getaway” in Paris.
I love Portugal, I’d go for the beach resort on the Algarve.
Favorite auction item:
3 nights at 5-Star Diamonds Mequfi Beach, Mozambique
I’d stay at the Hotel Eugene en Ville because that private patio looks fantastic, and it looks like a very nice hotel overall otherwise.
It does sound nice
7 nights at Fire Dragon Hideaway, Sri lanka
The auctioning of hotel rooms is an interesting concept and something I’ll look into further. The night at the Hyatt in Gao looks magnificent! And 4 nights in Paris would make a great getaway!
I would stay at the Hotel Eugene en Ville because it’s French and it’s in Paris.
What’s not to love? Hotel en Ville is a small boutique hotel in Montmatre, Paris. I would enjoy staying there!
Like the Hotel Eugene en Ville for the great location and want to check out the roof top view.
The three nights at Crown Lanta Resort, Krabi, Thailand would be my auction item choice.
My favorite item up for auction is 2 nights at The Grand Hyatt in Singapore. I have stayed there before and had a great time.
Yep, I could do with a long weekend in Paris!
Hi Gary. I would love to stay at the Hotel Eugene en Ville with my girlfriend of 3 years as we have travelled all over and have been to Paris multiple times, but never together even thou we are obsessed with the food and the wine and the culture of France, plus speak French. Something we would love to do together. Thanks as always for bringing happiness into my daily life with your entertaining, helpful and informative newsletter! Cheers!
Easy: 3 Nights At Crown Lanta Resort, Krabi, Thailand. Krabi and Thailand are such an amazing place. With perfect beaches, delicious food, and $6 massage it can’t be beat!
I would choose to stay at the Hotel Eugene en Ville because neither my wife nor I have ever travelled to Paris. We would choose this hotel because it is in a good area, and seems to have all of the necessary amenities.
My favorite item up for auction at the site, currently, is the 3 nights at Waipuna Estate, Christchurch, NZ.
Got tkts to Paris in the BA business sale + AARP discount!! Now on to picking a hotel.
My favorite auction is the Park Hyatt in Buenos Aires
I would love to stay at the Eugene de Ville ovr other hotels, because it looks like a lovely property in a good location.
Paris is perfect in every sense, and a stay at the Hotel Eugene will make it even better.
What’s not to like about France, and 3 NIGHTS IN A LUXURY VILLA IN AIX EN PROVENCE, FRANCE will make the experience a complete success
Park Hyatt Buenos Aires looks nice.
It would be a dream come true to stay at the lovely Hotel Eugene en Ville. The location is perfect for touring the sights of such a beautiful city. Returning to the comfort of this hotel and enjoying the sights and sounds of Paris from my private balcony would be heavenly.
I admit I love earning points, but breakfast on the terrace sounds awesome.
Thanks for the chance!
Lots of great auction items. Would love to win the 3 night stay in hope town lodge.
What’s not to love about a boutique hotel stay in France?
My favorite up for action is 5 Nights At Niramaya Resort & Spa, Queensland, Australia
4 nights at Hotel Eugene en Ville Paris sounds magnifique! Great location for this upscale boutique hotel.
5 NIGHTS AT IKURANGI ECO RETREAT IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC seems quite okay.
Hotel Eugene en Ville is in a perfect location for the Jays! Easy to visit our great friend Le Fantôme de l’Opéra in the evenings. Day trips to La Basilique du Sacré Cœur de Montmartre.
Thanks for chance!