Is Eurostar standard premier worth the extra?

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It's for me and my daughter (14) on a trip to Paris. I have the money but not loads so it's this or extra spending money

No. It's not worth it, it's a short journey and the standard seats are perfectly fine. Paris is expensive, use your money there.

No, I did Eurostar 1st class once (because it was bizarrely cheaper) and all it meant was wider seats and airline quality free food. Spend the money on a nice picnic or a drink in the champagne bar at St P if you want to feel luxurious.

That's interesting about 1st class being cheaper, I need longer leg room, is there much difference.

I travel on eurostar three times a year and i have never known first class to be cheaper (although i have known it on a tgv a couple of times) - i suspect standard must have already been really expensive for first to be cheaper.

But, if you book with eurostar directly you can choose your seats - if you need more legroom, you could switch your seat to a table seat (even better if are travelling with the person opposite you, as then you can stretch into each others' half with impunity!).

Thanks everyone. I'll take the advice.

Sorry to go off topic, anyone been to Amsterdam on Eurostar from London.