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Hôtel Plaza Athénée

FirstSuites Score

9.95 / 10

EMPTYJET 5★

10.00 = a flawless five-star; above it, the sixth and seventh stars.

25 Av. Montaigne, 75008 Paris, France

Distinctions

EMPTYJET Consensus

79.1 / 100

Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.

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Analysed from 4,234 guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Trip.com.

Most noted: rooms.

Best for

  • couples
  • city breaks
  • food & wine
  • business

About Hôtel Plaza Athénée

Hôtel Plaza Athénée stands as an EMPTYJET 5-star address in Paris, France. The property holds a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating for 2026 and appears on The World's 50 Best Hotels 2025 list at rank 80. La Liste includes it in the Top 1000 for 2026, awarding a score of 99/100. The hotel has an EMPTYJET Consensus rating of 79/100.

This Parisian hotel is consistently recognised by respected international rankings, reflecting its strong reputation for quality and guest satisfaction. Its central location in Paris and presence on multiple award lists position it among the city's most notable luxury hotels.

Why it stands out

Hôtel Plaza Athénée is listed for its EMPTYJET 5-star status and its recognition by Forbes Travel Guide, The World's 50 Best Hotels, and La Liste. Its exact Paris location and high ratings from both critics and guests make it a standout choice in the French capital.

Key facts

Official classification
5-star (google_maps)
Type
City

Dining

Verified 22 Aug 2026
Alain Ducasse restaurant Michelin stars
3 stars in 2001
Alain Ducasse restaurant service times
Dinner on weeknights; lunch on Thursdays and Fridays
Other restaurants
Le Relais Plaza, La Cour Jardin, La Galerie des Gobelins, Le Bar du Plaza
Previous famous chef
Jacques Pépin
Restaurant: Alain Ducasse
Alain Ducasse — chef Alain Ducasse — Haute cuisine — 3 Michelin star(s)
Restaurant: Le Relais Plaza
Le Relais Plaza — chef Philippe Marc — Classical French cuisine
Restaurant: La Galerie des Gobelins
La Galerie des Gobelins — chef Christophe Michalak — Breakfast, light lunch, tea and pastries
Restaurant: Le Bar du Plaza
Le Bar du Plaza

Spa & wellness

Verified 22 Aug 2026
Dior Institute spa opened
2008
Spa management
Dior Institute run by Dior staff

Rooms & suites

Verified 22 Aug 2026
Rooms and suites updated
194 rooms and suites updated
New rooms and event spaces added in 2014 renovation
6 new guest rooms, 8 suites, a ballroom and two event spaces

History

Verified 22 Aug 2026
Opened
20 April 1913
Original head chef
Jacques-Léon Colombier
World War I status
Remained open during World War I
Expansion in 1920s
Added apartment hotels, La Cour Jardin restaurant, two salons
Christian Dior couture house established nearby
1947
Purchased by Forte Group
1968
Renovation and Alain Ducasse appointment
1998-2000 renovation; Alain Ducasse supervised catering and created restaurant menu
Dorchester Collection acquisition
2001
Brunei Investment Agency purchase
2003
Expansion and renovation
200 million euro expansion and renovation completed in August 2014

Awards & affiliations

  • Forbes Travel GuideFive-Star2026
  • MICHELIN GuideThree Keys2026
  • The World's 50 Best HotelsList · #802025
  • La ListeTop 10002026
  • World Travel AwardsWinner · France's Leading Spa Resort2011
  • American ExpressFine Hotels + Resorts
  • American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts

Location

48.8662, 2.3044
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