Look up. The iconic facade at the Plaza Athénée.
140 Character Overview:
Opulence to the maximus at iconic Parisian luxury hotel on Champs-Élysées. Eyefuls of Eiffel Tower, glitzy dining by Ducasse, spa by Dior.
Ooh la lah. J’adore!
Ca va Tour d’Eiffel?
The Vibe:
The Plaza Athénée is nothing short of spectacular. It’s a luxurious, glittering marvel with both Art Deco and classical design elements. In fact, rooms are designed in one of the two styles.
All that glitters at Alain Ducasse’s restaurant.
The lobby has lavish classical and Art Deco flourishes.
This suite is designed in the Art Deco style.
Love a fancy bathroom!
More views of Monsieur Eiffel.
The Location:
One of the ritziest neighborhoods in Paris, the Plaza is situated between the Seine and the Champs-Élysées in the eighth arrondissement. You’re never far from a picture perfect view of the Tour de Eiffel. It’s on the same block as such iconic fashion houses as Dior, Prada, Louis Vuitton and Bottega Veneta on the avenue Montaigne. The entire neighborhood is a luxury shopping mecca. The hotel is within walking distance to the Arc de Triumph, the Grand Palais and the Tuileries.
I loved the color scheme and design motif of the classical suite.
No luxury suite is complete without a baby grand piano in the salon.
Beautiful bedroom in the classical suite.
All about those details!
Pretty bathtub. Rub a dub dub.
Looking at you never gets old.
F & B:
Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée is one of the finest restaurants in Paris set in a glittering white dining room with elaborate chrome booths and a ceiling swimming in crystal chandeliers. On my visit, we enjoyed specialty cocktails in the chic bar. There’s a seasonal restaurant set in a courtyard garden, as well as a relaxed destination for snacks.
Le Bar at the Plaza.
The Specs:
208 rooms and suites
5 restaurants and a bar
Dior Institute Spa
Rates from $998
Gotta love spa doors emblazoned with CD.
The Verdict:
It’s what dreams are made of for the rich of the rich. The place is stunningly spectacular offering one of the most classical Parisian experiences there is to be had.
Dior signature selfie.
Shayne’s Checklist:
Bathrobe: Yes.
Conditioner: Yes
Bed Comfort Level: n/a. I toured the hotel.
This destination gets Shayne’s “I’d like to live here for at least one month” seal of approval. Paris has my heart.
