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Named after the engineer and architect of the tower, Gustav Eifel the Eifel Tower is one of the most recognized landmarks in the world. In testament to its ever growing popularity and its allure as a timeless tourist attraction more than 200 million people have climbed the Eifel tower since it was constructed in 1889. When it was built in 1889 the Eifel had the title of being the world’s tallest tower, something it held onto until the 1930’s when the Chrysler Building was built in the USA.
The metal that was used to build the steel structure of the Eifel Tower weighs over 7,000 tons while inclusive of the non metal components the towers weighs in at a staggering 10,000 tons. The first and second levels of the tower are can be accessed by electric lifts and a stairway, however floors beyond the second floor can only be accessed by lift. If you ever bother to actually count the number of steps on Eiffel Tower check if it tallies with my total! There are 328 steps to the first floor including the nine up to the ticket booth at the base of the tower, from the first floor to the second floor there is a total of 340 steps.
Among the attractions at the tower is the gargantuan old machine at the base, which was used to power the elevators back in the early days of the Eifel tower. You can also visit an old bunker that was built during war time and also the control room of the tower. Also don’t miss Gustav Eifel’s bust sculpture and the souvenir shops on the ground floor. On the first floor Cineeifel is a definite tourist draw as it shows via a multimedia presentation the history of the tower and its intricate details.
A number of very pricey restaurants can also be found on the Eifel tower, the food is as always up to the best French standards, but it is the novelty value and of course the breathtaking view while dining here that draws massive influxes of tourists. On the first floor a restaurant known as attitude 95 is located while the famous Jules Verne is to be found on the second floor, private elevators give access to this exclusive Parisian restaurant.
A hotel in Paris close to some of the major attractions in the city would be a great base for travelers. Paris hotels usually offer great food and classy service so travelers can expect a memorable holiday in the City of Romance.
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Inexpensive hotels in Paris in the center tend to be in quite old buildings with no elevator or with tiny elevators that are close to useless for a wheelchair user. The center of Paris is densely built and there is often little or no room for accessbility improvements such as ramps that meet modern standards.
$9 for adults
$7 for seniors and children 6-12
children 5 and under are free
Hours
9:30am – 12:30am
Phone
1-702-946-7000
Eiffel Tower web site
http://www.harrahs.com/casinos/paris-las-vegas/casino-misc/eiffel-tower-detail.html
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If you plan to stay at any of the Harrah's properties – Your room key is good for 2-4-1 Eiffel tower tickets.
~Jack~
Caesars Palace is better IMO. Great shopping, food, large casino, in the middle of all the action, great pool areas and the rooms are very comfortable. To sum it all up, it's a Vegas staple and worth the money.
Renaissance Paris Hotel Le Parc Trocadero
55/57 Avenue Raymond Poincare, 75016 Paris, France
Distance to Airport : 18 Miles / 29.0 Kilometers
How to get there
By Car
From Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport: Take the A1 towards Paris. On the ring road around Paris, head towards Rouen/Porte de Clignancourt/Peripherique Ouest. Exit at Porte Maillot, take the roundabout then turn onto the Avenue Malakoff. Continue straight ahead onto the Avenue Raymond Poincaré and continue straight ahead past the Place Victor Hugo roundabout. The Hotel is at 100 meters (325 ft.) on the right, at the 55-57 Avenue Raymond Poincaré.
From Paris Orly Airport: Use the ring road around Paris, towards the west side. Exit at Porte Maillot, take the roundabout then turn onto the Avenue Malakoff. Continue straight ahead onto the Avenue Raymond Poincaré and continue past the Place Victor Hugo roundabout. The Hotel is at 100 meters (325 ft.) on the right, at the 55-57 Avenue Raymond Poincaré.
By Subway
Stop at either "Trocadero station" (Line 6 or 9) or "Victor Hugo station" (Line 2) and take the Avenue Raymond Poincaré exit.
By Bus
Take bus N° 82 from "Porte Maillot" and stop at "Victor Hugo station".
The Paris and Planet Hollywood are next door to each other but the walk may take you 10 or 15 minutes, depending upon how many people are on the sidewalk.
NO!! you don't need a car to get around in Vegas on the Strip. If you did get a car you would spend more time walking from the free hotel/casino parking lots, which are typically behind the hotels and a good ways from the casino and Strip sidewalk.
Many of the hotel are connected by a footbridge, overpass over the street and some like the Paris and Ballys, have an inside connecting hallway. So you don't even need to go outside. Caesars and the Mirage are next door to each other and after you walk through Caesars Forum shops you exit right at the doorway to the Mirage. Caesars is also connected to Bellagio by an overpass over Flamingo Rd. So you walk from one property right to the next.
If you walk down to the NY, NY Hotel Casino you cross the street on an overpass that leads you right into the Excalibur hotel. Then there you can get a free tram that runs between Excalibur, Luxor and the Mandalay Bay Hotel Casinos.
If you go to the back of Harrahs there is a free shuttle bus to take you to and from the Rio Hotel and right across the street from the Rio is the Palms and Gold Coast hotel casinos.
Now if you are thinking about walking the whole strip from the Stratosphere Hotel casino all the way down to the Mandalay Bay, THAT IS a long walk and you would do better catching the public buses that run on the Strip all of the time.
There is not much to do at the Paris expect the Eiffel Tower experience but you walk to the Bellagio and see the Conservatory and Botanical Gardens and the Bellagio fountains for free.
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Yes! Just let the recepcionist know when you you ask for a wake up call.. There are always recepcionist at the desk..! so don´t worry!
Have a great time in Paris! ( Its beautiful!)
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I see you've asked a few questions about this, so it seems to be causing you a bit of anxiety. Not to worry, once you get the hang of it, it is quite easy. I don't think you'll have much hassle with carry-on sized luggage, especially on a Saturday. If it were a weekday rush hour, that would be another thing! In my opinion the RATP site is not the most user friendly and basically only gives info on the Paris Visite pass on the English version of the site. However, I do highly recommend the pocket size Metro Map.
Now to explain how the system works: The RER is the rail system that connects Paris and the suburbs. The RER lines are lettered and the Metro lines are numbered. There are points within Paris where the RER stops at the same station as the Metro, allowing you to make a transfer. With both the Metro and the RER, each line has two end points ("terminal" in French). The term for a transfer point is "connection". To know how to get where you are going, first you need find the Metro station where you are starting on the Metro map and determine which direction you need to go to get to your destination station (or transfer station). Find the "terminal" of that line and when you go down into the Metro station, follow the signs that say Direction X to get going in the right direction. As you get into each Metro station there are signs on the wall of the station that tell you which stop you are at and also in the car there is a map of that line up on the wall so you can keep track of how many stops before yours. Once you get to your station and get off look for the sign "Sortie" for the exit. Sometimes there is more than one exit and it will say the name of the street you will exit onto if you take that exit. If you are making a transfer, look for the number of the line you need to take and again look for the direction you need to go from that station to reach your destination. When within Paris it is rare that you would need to make more than 2 transfers to get where you are going.
If I were in your shoes, and depending on how many days you are going to be in Paris, you may want to consider getting the Paris Visite card. It gives you access to the RER, Metro, and bus system (which is good if you are out really late). If you do decide to get it, you may as well get it right away when you arrive at the RER station at the airport. Charles de Gaulle airport is in zone 5 and if you want to go to Versailles, it is in zone 4, so you may as well splurge on the pass for zones 1-6 if you go this route. I messed around on the RATP site and figured out a route that would be good for you. http://www33.ratp.info/Pivi/piviweb.php?exec=piviweb&cmd=FeuilleDeRoute&Profil=RATP_UK
It involves only one transfer and at a station that is not quite so large as Gare du Nord. You will take the RER from the airport (also don't worry about going the wrong direction as the airport is the end point for that line) until you get to the station Denfert-Rochereau. Get off there and switch to the Metro line 6, direction Charles de Gaulle Etoile. From there it will be the tenth stop, Trocadero. Once you get off and exit, go north on Avenue Raymond Poincaré. Your hotel will be on the left side of the street and it is less than half a mile walk. It is just slightly further to walk than if you got off at the Victor Hugo Metro station, but that is on a different line and involves more transfers at a bigger station. I looked your hotel up on google maps to be sure the walk wasn't too bad and it seems to be in a very nice area. http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=48.865971,2.285779&spn=0.007086,0.016136&t=h&z=16&key=ABQIAAAAjSrQepBjwfM1ZZOO7bAnEhSbM9×37gW4fQxrn03cz7M35nrP7RT7MQRF-MjBj7KP1Hrl4hRWVdH-RQ&client=gme-nyt&mapclient=jsapi&oi=map_misc&ct=api_logo
Once you get to your hotel, don't hesitate to ask them for any help or advice. I hope you have a great trip.
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