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London/ Paris recs nye- jan 5th
Posted on 12/11/25 at 12:21 pm
Posted on 12/11/25 at 12:21 pm
Will be in london 31-2nd, Paris 2nd evening- 5th mid day fly out.
Never been to Europe, would really appreciate any recs the board has.
-Dining:
Breakfast / lunch/ dinner
-Experience :
Sites to see
Bars/ drinks/ areas cant miss or unique places that surprised
-Hotel recs mid level spend/ romantic_ boutique spots
Any advice welcomed, much appreciated.
Never been to Europe, would really appreciate any recs the board has.
-Dining:
Breakfast / lunch/ dinner
-Experience :
Sites to see
Bars/ drinks/ areas cant miss or unique places that surprised
-Hotel recs mid level spend/ romantic_ boutique spots
Any advice welcomed, much appreciated.
This post was edited on 12/11/25 at 12:29 pm
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Posted on 12/11/25 at 2:49 pm to tgdk11
You're spending the cash/points and time to get over to Europe for the first time, and you have two days in each city?? If money is no object, and you're going to go back for a longer trip in 2026, great.
Is this a proposal trip or something that can't be postponed until, oh, the sun is out in the Spring?
Is this a proposal trip or something that can't be postponed until, oh, the sun is out in the Spring?
Posted on 12/11/25 at 2:54 pm to LemmyLives
3 days in each essentially, spur of moment to do new years in london, and each of us have time off work/ kid schedules. Both divorced so its rare to have the timing match up for 7 day stretch.
This post was edited on 12/11/25 at 2:58 pm
Posted on 12/11/25 at 3:06 pm to tgdk11
In Paris, make sure to do a night time boat tour down the Seine past the Eiffel Tower. Get a playlist ready to play on the boat. Women love it. The boat we were on was based near the Notre Dame. The boat was private, not one of those big boats with 100+ people.
I'd suggest watching "The Layover" with Anthony Bourdain. He spends 24-48 hours in each city. It appears to be on YouTube. ETA: He hit Paris three times.
Here is a list of where he hit in Paris. I like the mix of simple/fancy he does in each episode. Berthillon Ice Cream in Paris, even in winter, is great. We ate at a little cafe right across the street before the ice cream. Just don't forget that a lot of the beauty of Paris is spending an afternoon doing zilch which sitting at a cafe.
ETA: Use and abuse the concierge at your hotel. Ask them where they would get croissants from, etc. If you can afford it (or have the points) stay at the Prince de Galles. Especially if you have status, you can get upgraded to a suite that has so many rooms that you'll have trouble defiling each room before you leave. Their concierge is also extremely responsive pre-trip. They arranged to have an off menu dessert prepared and waiting in our room on check in, etc.
I'd suggest watching "The Layover" with Anthony Bourdain. He spends 24-48 hours in each city. It appears to be on YouTube. ETA: He hit Paris three times.
Here is a list of where he hit in Paris. I like the mix of simple/fancy he does in each episode. Berthillon Ice Cream in Paris, even in winter, is great. We ate at a little cafe right across the street before the ice cream. Just don't forget that a lot of the beauty of Paris is spending an afternoon doing zilch which sitting at a cafe.
ETA: Use and abuse the concierge at your hotel. Ask them where they would get croissants from, etc. If you can afford it (or have the points) stay at the Prince de Galles. Especially if you have status, you can get upgraded to a suite that has so many rooms that you'll have trouble defiling each room before you leave. Their concierge is also extremely responsive pre-trip. They arranged to have an off menu dessert prepared and waiting in our room on check in, etc.
This post was edited on 12/11/25 at 3:19 pm
Posted on 12/11/25 at 3:07 pm to tgdk11
Took almost same trip. Grab some Thames River side tickets for a good spot to see nye firework show. Harry Potter cursed child show was amazing.. (not even a potter fan ). .. hop on hop off tour in both cities was a good way to get around to the major points of interest. Amazing indian food galore in London. Le train bleu in Paris was one of my favorite dining experiences ever. Food was above average but atmosphere was out of the world and most beautiful restaurant I’ve ever seen. If I think of anything else I’ll edit. Have fun. !
Posted on 12/12/25 at 5:52 am to tgdk11
You arrive in London on Jan 31st so leave the states on Jan 30? That’s going to be an arse kicker to stay up until midnight if so on your day of arrival.
What are you looking to do? It’s really just a highlight trip here, they are both huge cities with tons to do.
What are you looking to do? It’s really just a highlight trip here, they are both huge cities with tons to do.
Posted on 12/12/25 at 7:39 am to baldona
quote:Meh it's not that bad they will be fine
You arrive in London on Jan 31st so leave the states on Jan 30? That’s going to be an arse kicker to stay up until midnight if so on your day of arrival.
Posted on 12/12/25 at 10:04 am to tgdk11
For Paris I would recommend for hotel Canopy by Hilton Eiffel Tower. For a nice dinner I would recommend Monsieur Bleu.
For London, I would recommend Hilton Hyde Park. You basically on top of two different tube lines. For a nice dinner, Fenchurch in the Sky Garden.
If you do the London Eye, do the VIP group tour. They don’t pack you in and you get a glass of champagne.
For London, I would recommend Hilton Hyde Park. You basically on top of two different tube lines. For a nice dinner, Fenchurch in the Sky Garden.
If you do the London Eye, do the VIP group tour. They don’t pack you in and you get a glass of champagne.
This post was edited on 12/12/25 at 10:08 am
Posted on 12/12/25 at 10:52 am to tgdk11
We were in London and Paris this summer. Paris, I would recommend the Maison Chomel hotel. Small hotel, nice area. London, I would stay near Covent Garden area. If you like plays, they have a bunch. We did two and Phanton was the best.
Posted on 12/12/25 at 11:32 am to tgdk11
Posted on 12/13/25 at 2:30 pm to LSUShock
The restaurant Birratz? Thank you for the rec
Posted on 12/14/25 at 11:37 am to tgdk11
In London, go to Lamb and Flag in Covent Garden. Get a reservation.
There's nothing like Paris. My dining strategy was to hit up a different boulangerie each morning and get a reservation at a different bistro each evening.
There's nothing like Paris. My dining strategy was to hit up a different boulangerie each morning and get a reservation at a different bistro each evening.
Posted on 12/14/25 at 6:13 pm to tgdk11
London:
Dishoom in covenant gardens
Best Indian food on the planet.
Dishoom in covenant gardens
Best Indian food on the planet.
Posted on 12/14/25 at 6:56 pm to Pelican fan99
quote:
Meh it's not that bad they will be fine
Wut? Gtfo. Most people go to bed closer to 6-8pm on their first night after the east bound transatlantic flight.
I’ve done plenty of dumbass things in my life so I’m trying to help the OP out, he is set up for failure to stay up until
Midnight. If he wants to try, all good. YOLO.
ETA: ok I re read the OP, nothing specific about New Year’s Eve in Europe. Nothing wrong with arriving on the 31st I’m just saying it’s going to be tough to stay up.
This post was edited on 12/14/25 at 7:06 pm
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