Le Plaza Athénée
Haute couture palace — grand, gilded and fashion-world-connected, with a deep Dior DNA running through everything from the spa to the lobby aesthetic. Not stuffy. The lobby hums with Parisians, the bar is alive, and Jean Imbert's restaurants give the dining a genuine contemporary pulse.
Book La Terrasse Montaigne in advance for dinner in May through October — it runs along the hotel façade and is one of the best outdoor tables in Paris
Why It Matters
Holds France's official Palace distinction (awarded 2012) and carries one of the most durable celebrity associations of any hotel in Europe. The Dior connection is genuine history — Christian Dior originally opened his first atelier on avenue Montaigne after being inspired by the hotel. The Michelin-starred dining has been a draw for decades, currently under chef Jean Imbert who earned a star just nine weeks after opening in 2022. And the September 2024 renovation of 49 rooms, including the 450 sqm Royal Suite, means it's not coasting on legacy.
Opened in 1913 on avenue Montaigne — Paris's highest-octane couture strip — the Plaza Athénée is one of the city's handful of official Palace-designated hotels, and arguably the most fashion-forward of the lot. The iconic red awnings and ivy-draped courtyard are instantly recognizable; the interior swings between classical French Louis XVI grandeur and cool Art Deco, depending on which floor you're on. Josephine Baker and Rudolph Valentino were regulars back in the day, and the guest list hasn't exactly gone downhill since.
Where You'll Stay
9 room types available
Classic Single Room
The entry-level room, offered in either classic Parisian style or Art Deco — two distinct looks within the same category. Ideal for solo travelers who want the full Palace experience without the suite footprint.
Deluxe Room
Available with views over La Cour Jardin courtyard or avenue Montaigne. Described as 'an elegant and truly Parisian room' with Italian marble bathrooms and the full run of in-room technology. Some guests note these can feel compact for the price.
Deluxe Suite
Overlooks either the private La Cour Jardin or avenue Montaigne. Cool Italian marble bathroom, and a calm that's hard to find on Paris's most in-demand street. Some configurations include a private balcony.
Junior Suite
Spacious and calm, with refined materials and a thoughtfully curated ambience. A proper step up in terms of living space — a peaceful haven in the heart of the 8th.
L'Appartement
Designed as a true Parisian apartment on the iconic avenue Montaigne. Superb style inside and out, conceived as a complete living space rather than a hotel room.
Presidential Suite
Combines couture-house fabrics with eclectic vintage finds — the design language is French elegance without being stiff. Your very own refined Parisian apartment.
Prestige Junior Suite
A step above the standard Junior Suite in size and finish. Walk-in wardrobes and a spacious bathroom make this a practical choice for longer stays or fashion week regulars.
Royal Suite
One of the largest suites in Paris at 450 sqm. Located on the fifth floor, it spans four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a living room, dining room, pantry, private kitchen, two dressing rooms, and a balcony that runs the full width of the hotel with views over avenue Montaigne, the Eiffel Tower, and La Cour Jardin. Renovated in September 2024 by Moinard Bétaille, the design references Versailles parquet floors and 18th-century mouldings, but with contemporary hidden details — including a bar concealed in a travel trunk. One bathroom includes its own sauna and hammam.
450 sqmSuperior Suite
A warm, fashionable suite that can sleep up to three people in king-size or twin configuration. Can also connect to a Superior Room — a practical option for families.
The Property
Eat & Drink
6 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Complimentary round-trip chauffeur transfer from the airport or train station is included with select room categories, including the Royal Suite. Other guests can arrange this for a surcharge.
A recurring spa program following the year's astrological moon cycles, using crystal sound baths to work with different energies and set intentions.
In 2025, Dior launched a series of exclusive wellness masterclasses at the spa, led by the House's international experts. Topics included mindful wellness, the gut-brain connection, integrative wellness, and skin health advice from a Dior facialist.
The Dior Spa beauty salon offers hair styling and makeup services upon request — useful if you're heading out for a show or an event after a spa day.
A private ice rink set in the hotel's La Cour Jardin courtyard, running December through January. Included with the Plaza Athénée Chalet festive dinner package (melted cheese and champagne dinner + one hour rink access). Children enjoying the afternoon tea also get rink access.
Led by elite Parisian coaches from Gymate, these classes run out of the Dior Spa's adjacent fitness studio. Yoga mats, weights, and Christian Dior-branded equipment are provided.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Six accessible suites available on property.
Full business center with conference equipment. The hotel also has 5 versatile meeting rooms and two banqueting halls, plus a ballroom added in the 2014 expansion.
The hotel's wine cellar holds approximately 35,000 bottles, overseen by sommelier Laurent Roucayrol.
The hotel has a grand ballroom (added in 2014 expansion), two banqueting rooms, and 5 meeting rooms.
Rooms feature a personalized minibar with approximately 80 drinks to choose from.
Pets welcome at €40/day. Bed, bowl, and toys provided. Dogs allowed in La Cour Jardin, La Terrasse Montaigne, and La Galerie. Not permitted in Le Relais, Jean Imbert au Plaza Athénée, or the Dior Spa.
State-of-the-art equipment including Christian Dior-branded weights, yoga mats, and exercise balls. Personal training available via Gymate partnership. Fitness class membership options also offered.
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