France: Hotel Plaza Athénée, Paris
Red Awnings and Michelin Stars on Avenue Montaigne
Set at 25 Avenue Montaigne in the heart of the Golden Triangle, Hotel Plaza Athénée has been a fixture of Parisian elegance since 1913, instantly recognizable by its red awnings and geranium-lined facade. The 154 rooms and 54 suites mix silk and brocade with bold color and gilded detail, including the Haute Couture Eiffel and Signature Eiffel suites, some with direct views of the Eiffel Tower.
Chef Alain Ducasse oversees all five of the hotel's restaurants and bars, including his eponymous Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée, a three-Michelin-starred dining room set beneath immense chandeliers. The Dior Institut spa rounds out the wellness side with a steam room, sauna, relaxation room, and a full menu of treatments. Families are genuinely well accommodated, with numerous connecting rooms, babysitting, and concierge assistance built around younger guests.
Life at Hotel Plaza Athénée
154 rooms and 54 suites, including Eiffel Tower-view suites
Five restaurants and bars overseen by chef Alain Ducasse
Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée, a three-Michelin-starred restaurant
The Dior Institut spa, with steam room, sauna, and relaxation room
Numerous connecting rooms and dedicated family concierge services
A Dorchester Collection address on Avenue Montaigne
Why Hotel Plaza Athénée, Why Paris
One of Paris's most photographed hotel facades, instantly recognizable
Alain Ducasse's full culinary program under one roof
A Golden Triangle address steps from the Champs-Élysées
Genuinely strong family accommodations for a Palace-tier hotel
Ideal For: Food-focused travelers chasing Alain Ducasse's full restaurant program, families wanting Palace-level luxury with real family accommodations, and fashion-minded guests based on Avenue Montaigne.
Gold Coast Travel Perks
Unlock Dorchester Diamond Club amenities when you book with Gold Coast Travel:
Complimentary breakfast for two per bedroom
€100 resort credit, applied to guest room folio at time of checkout
Complimentary round-trip private airport/train station transfers with Meet & Greet service upon arrival at the airport
Guaranteed one-category upgrade at time of booking for all room categories, up to Jr. Suite
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