Best Paris Hotels - Hotel Plaza Athenee

Hotel Plaza Athenee is a hotel in Paris, France. It is located at 25 Avenue Montaigne, near the Champs Elysées and the Eiffel Tower. It is part of the Dorchester Collection group of international
luxury hotels. Opened in 1911, the hotel has 145 rooms and 43 suites. The warmth and excellent service of the 520 staff members also anticipates your every need with passion.

With fine decor "a la parisienne", the Hotel Plaza Athenee features 188 Guest
Rooms including 43 Suites, offering views to the chic Avenue Montaigne, the west
side of the Eiffel Tower or the charming courtyard. Completely renovated the hotel
mingles glamour and tradition with state-of-the-art technology. At the Hotel Plaza
Athenee, the pleasure of luxury is celebrated, cultivated and expressed in four
different venues supervised by the world-renowned Chef Alain Ducasse, each
combining the art of living with delicious cuisine in a unique way.

There are several restaurants in the building. In 2000, Alain Ducasse chose the
Athénée for his haute cuisine restaurant. It serves dinner on weeknights and lunch
on Thursdays and Fridays. Other eateries include the Relais Plaza (classical
French cuisine), La Cour Jardin (Riviera-style cooking), La Galerie des Gobelins
(breakfast, light lunch, tea and pastries) and Le Bar du Plaza, a popular night spot.
Famous chefs to have worked there before Ducasse include Jacques Pépin.

Other amenities include a sauna and steam room. In 2008 the Dior Institut was
opened at the hotel and is run by Dior staff.
Famous guests who have stayed at the Athénée over the years include Mata Hari
(who was arrested here), Josephine Baker, Rudolph Valentino, Grace Kelly, Jean
Harlow, Gary Cooper, Jackie Kennedy, Mary Kate Olsen, Ashley Olsen, Matt
Lauer, Katie Couric, Oprah Winfrey, Bill Kaulitz, Anna Wintour, Christina Aguilera,
Salma Hayek, and Penelope Cruz.