About this hotel
General information
Hôtel Plaza Athénée opened in 1913 on Avenue Montaigne, the street of Christian Dior, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Valentino and Armani, and has remained a byword for classic Parisian style ever since. Josephine Baker, Rudolph Valentino, Grace Kelly, Gary Cooper and Jacqueline Kennedy all stayed for long spells. The Champs-Élysées, the Eiffel Tower, the Grand Palais, the Louvre, the Musée d’Orsay and the Musée du Quai Branly are close by, as are the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, the Théâtre Marigny and the Théâtre du Rond-Point.
The interiors fall into two moods: lower floors are classically French, with antique lamps, carved furniture and paintings, while the two top floors are in a light Art Deco that echoes the lines of the Eiffel Tower. There are four restaurants, a bar, a summer terrace, a wine cellar, a Dior spa and a fitness centre, two meeting rooms for up to 120 guests, a business centre and a limousine service, with dedicated programmes for honeymooners and children.
Location
The hotel stands on Avenue Montaigne in historic central Paris, about 30 minutes by car from Orly Airport and 40 minutes from Charles de Gaulle.
Spa
Dior Institut was conceived with the house of Christian Dior specifically for the Plaza Athénée, with six treatment rooms, one for couples, and face and body rituals developed by the fashion house’s experts. There is also a sauna and a hammam, Californian, Thai, Swedish and shiatsu massage in the spa or the room, and a hairdresser on request.
Sports & leisure
The fitness centre is equipped by Cybex and offers tae bo and yoga, a nutritionist, a personal trainer on request, and anti-stress and toning programmes.
For children
There are programmes for children, and babysitting can be arranged on request.
Restaurants & bars
Alain Ducasse’s restaurant anchors a varied line-up of places to eat and drink.
- Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée — French haute cuisine, three Michelin stars; jacket and tie required
- Le Relais Plaza — an Art Deco bistro serving classic Parisian dishes and grills
- La Cour Jardin — Mediterranean cooking in the garden courtyard, May to September
- La Galerie — breakfast, light lunches, tea with pastries and live music
- Le Bar du Plaza Athénée — aperitifs, cocktails and snacks in a Patrick Jouin interior
- La Terrasse Montaigne — a summer terrace by Patrick Jouin for light bites, business lunches and cocktails
- The wine cellar — tastings from a 3,500-label collection including Château Cheval Blanc, Château Latour, Château Margaux, Petrus and Montrachet
Pets
Pets weighing up to 6 kg are welcome.
Rooms
The 208 rooms and suites can in many cases be connected. The first five floors are decorated in Louis XVI and Regency style, the upper two in Art Deco with sketches by leading designers and couturiers; windows look towards Montmartre, the Cour Jardin or the Eiffel Tower, and bathrooms have both a tub and a shower.
Superior Room
A king-size or twin bedroom with bathroom, overlooking the inner courtyard. Can connect to a neighbouring room.
Deluxe Room
A king-size or twin bedroom with a decorative fireplace and writing desk, facing Avenue Montaigne or the garden. Can connect to a neighbouring room.
Junior Suite
A king-size or twin bedroom with a sitting area, some with a dressing room, overlooking the courtyard. Can connect to a neighbouring room.
Deluxe Junior Suite
A king-size or twin bed set in an alcove, a sitting area and bathroom, facing the courtyard. Can connect to a neighbouring room.
Prestige Junior Suite
A king-size or twin bedroom, a sitting area and bathroom, looking onto Avenue Montaigne. Can connect to a neighbouring room.
Superior Suite
A king-size or twin bedroom, a dressing room, a living room and bathroom, overlooking the courtyard. Can connect to a neighbouring room.
Deluxe Suite
An entrance hall, a living room, a king-size or twin bedroom and bathroom, facing Avenue Montaigne or the garden. Can connect to a neighbouring room.
Prestige Suite
An entrance hall with guest cloakroom, a living room, a king-size or twin bedroom and bathroom, looking onto Avenue Montaigne. Can connect to a neighbouring room.
Eiffel Suite
A spacious entrance, a living room, a king-size or twin bedroom and bathroom, with views of the Eiffel Tower.
Presidential Suite
An entrance hall, a large living room, in some cases a dining area, a king-size or twin bedroom and two bathrooms, facing Avenue Montaigne or the garden. Can connect to a neighbouring room.
Signature Eiffel Suite
A large living room with a work area, a king-size or twin bedroom and two bathrooms, with sweeping views of the Eiffel Tower. Can connect to a neighbouring room.
Royal Suite
A fifth-floor suite with a hall entered from two sides, four bedrooms with their own bathrooms, three living rooms, a dining room, kitchen, jacuzzi, steam cabin and several balconies over Avenue Montaigne and the garden.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.