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Hôtel Plaza Athénée

Paris, France • Golden Triangle • OVER THE TOP

avg. $1,907 / night

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PB hotel design editorial

Few hotels anywhere have made a single colour do as much work as the crimson awnings, geranium window boxes, and scarlet-trimmed bed throws that define the street presence and interior signature of Hotel Plaza Athénée. Situated on Avenue Montaigne since 1911, the property was built by architect Jules Lefebvre in the Haussmann tradition — cream limestone, wrought-iron balustrades, arched ground-floor arcades — and its facade has remained essentially unchanged, a fixed point in Paris's most fashion-saturated quarter. The 188 rooms and suites were refreshed under the direction of Marie-José Pommereau, whose approach kept the language of Second Empire domesticity intact: deep-coffered boiserie, crystal chandeliers, Louis XVI fauteuils upholstered in damask, gilt console tables set against pale grey boiserie panels. The inner courtyard, entirely consumed by Virginia creeper climbing five stories of dressed stone, functions as an open-air dining room in warmer months, its limestone paving and cast-iron garden chairs framed by olive trees and clipped topiary. The tension the hotel navigates with particular skill is between the earnestly classical and the decidedly contemporary. In the bar — known as Bar Classique — Patrick Jouin and Sanjit Manku of Jouin Manku have installed a sculpted, back-lit resin counter whose fluid, almost molten form sits deliberately against the dark boiserie panelling and Gothic arched windows surrounding it, a cobalt ceiling installation amplifying the collision. The guestroom palette stays committed to champagne, ivory, and deep crimson throughout, the patterned Savonnerie-style carpets and draped silk curtains maintaining a register closer to a well-appointed private apartment than a hotel room.

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Hôtel Plaza Athénée Reviews

1,052 reviews

"10 out of 5. The vets best hotel. Ever !! The location the vibe !! I felt I was in a movie. They knew our name from the time we got out of the car. They really are the best. My daughter Chloe is 14 she said mom I can live here. They made her feel so special. We wanted to never leave !! Thank you thank you we will be back. We had the Eiffel Tower view literally amazing experience."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Apr 07, 2026

"Too bad I couldn’t add my review for the bar only. The hotel itself doesn’t deserve my bad score. Back to The Avenue Montaigne terrace. We had lunch there, and I must say I regret it with all my heart. Super steep prices, like 14 € for a small Coke Zero. Imagine then the cost of a glass of Möet that we ordered, that was super flat without bubbles. We sent it back. The onion soup did not have enough cheese, just bread and onion, again, for 30€ for one small bowl. My complaint is really not the price. It’s the two waitresses that met us in a downgrading way and continued to meet every customer that I have problems with. How can such an establishment hire people that don’t go above and beyond for their customers but instead treat them like we are ruining their day? Not one smile. Rude, not French arrogance but downward unwelcoming. I really wanted to go one of the Michelin restaurants for dinner later but we decided not to, on fear of this customer treatment being their norm. If you want to spend a ridiculous amount of money for mediocre food, flat champagne and awful customer service, then The Avenue Montaigne terrace is for you. Don’t say I didn’t warn you"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Mar 26, 2026

"I truly wanted to love this hotel. And in many ways, I still do. It is, without question, one of the most beautiful hotels I have ever stayed in. The location is absolutely breathtaking—right in the heart of Paris, just steps away from the Eiffel Tower. You feel the magic of the city the moment you walk through the door. The interior is elegant and thoughtfully designed. Every detail feels curated, and there is a genuine sense of style and comfort throughout. The spa and gym are both excellent—well-maintained, peaceful, and equipped with everything you could need. The rooms are spacious, immaculately clean, and furnished with every convenience imaginable. We truly lacked nothing in terms of accommodation. I must also mention the staff—they are incredibly welcoming, warm, and attentive. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and they genuinely enhanced our stay. Even the tea selection was wonderful; it’s the little touches like this that make a hotel feel special. So why only three stars? Because none of that mattered the night we decided to dine in the hotel restaurant. We were a large group of 16 people, celebrating a family birthday. It was meant to be a memorable evening. The service was grand, the dishes kept coming, and everything looked beautiful. But the next day, 13 out of 16 of us fell severely ill with food poisoning. What makes this unforgivable is not just the illness itself—it was the hotel’s reaction. They showed zero accountability. No apology. No compensation. Not even a genuine expression of concern. Instead, they suggested we had simply “eaten too much.” For a hotel of this calibre and price point, that response is not just disappointing—it is insulting. We paid a significant amount of money for that dinner. We expected professionalism, safety, and responsibility. Instead, our entire trip was overshadowed by sickness and exhaustion, and the hotel acted as though nothing had happened. So here is my honest advice: Stay here. Enjoy the location, the spa, the beautiful rooms, and the lovely staff. But do not eat in the restaurant. You are far safer dining at a small, unassuming bistro anywhere else in Paris. The risk is simply not worth it."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Feb 11, 2026

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