I have recently returned from Paris where I had my own “Sex and the City in Paris” moment at the stunning and iconic Hôtel Plaza Athénée (for those who don’t get my reference this was the hotel that Carrie was filmed at during her episode in the beautiful City of Light).
Hotel Plaza Athénée is part of the Dorchester group. It first opened its doors in 1913 and is a quintessentially Parisian style hotel. The hotel is situated on the beautiful tree lined avenue Montaigne which is the home of Parisian Haute Couture with labels such as Chanel, Dior and Valentino close by. For sightseeing its position is perfect as it is also a short walk to the Eiffel Tower, the River Seine and the Champs Elysée.
The décor is the hotel is stunning and it is decorated in a classic yet art deco opulent style with gleaming crystal chandeliers, marble floors, touches of silk and gold and silver and splashes of bright colour. The hotels façade gives it it’s iconic look as it is adorned with red geraniums.
Facilities at the hotel include the Dior Institute Spa which offers a full range of treatment and dining options which included the Michelin Star gastronomic restaurant ‘Jean Imbert au Plaza Athénée’. Chef Jean Imbert’s Michelin star menu is a modern and playful take on Frances ancient recipes – some of which date back 250 years old. Other restaurants at the hotel include Le Relais Plaza (which is where their amazing breakfast is served) and La Cour Jardin which is situated out in the beautiful courtyard garden of the hotel.
Hotel Plaza Athénée is one of the extremely small number of hotels in Paris and the whole of France that has been the official distinction of palace status. A Distinction Palace is an official government rating for a hotel that goes beyond the already high 5-star standards. Some of the other Parisian hotels with this status include Peninsula Hotel, Hôtel de Crillon, Hôtel Lutetia, Four Seasons Hotel George V, Mandarin Oriental, Le Bristol, and Le Maurice.
Hotel Plaza Athénée is the epitome of luxury and the perfect hotel for an indulgent Parisian experience, and I highly recommend it.
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