As background, this was our 3rd river cruise having done Prague to Paris with AMA and Amsterdam to Budapest with Scenic. While Scenic prices are on the higher end when first viewed, we wanted a totally all inclusive, we don't have to worry about anything, type of cruise. Scenic met the bill and surpassed our expectations for the most part. We let Scenic book everything including air and we did the pre and post packages.

Pre cruise stay for 3 nights in Paris at the Marriott Ambassador Opera hotel. Very central location, close to everything. We walked most of the time to or from attractions but did take the easy to use Metro to and from The Marais area on a rainy Sunday. we had a direct Air France flight from Toronto that landed 30 minutes early and the Scenic rep was waiting for us in the very crowded Arrivals hall. very pleasant. She walked us to the waiting mini van that had just picked up 4 other people who had arrived at the other terminal so no waiting at all.

Hotel room was ready on arrival at 8:15 am, luggage was sent up. Room very large by European standards, courtyard (I.e not so pretty) view but quiet. Lots of moving around and storage space. Only issue I had with this room was that the toilet was separate from the bath on the other side of the room and there was no sink in the toilet room. Good powerful shower. Very quiet at night and a good sleep. Lobby area could be crowded when multiple tours getting organized (Uniworld was staying here as well). bar prices a little steep but what isn't in Paris. Read more