Hôtel Plaza Athénée
Built in 1911 by hotelier Jules Cadillat and inaugurated in April 1913, the property stands on one of the most prestigious avenues in the French capital. Quickly embraced by an international clientele seeking the very best of Paris, Plaza Athénée established itself as one of the most sought-after palace hotels in the City of Light, doubling its size during the Roaring Twenties to accommodate its growing success.
In 1936, the opening of Le Relais Plaza marked a new chapter in the hotel’s history. Ahead of its time, this Art Deco brasserie, designed by Constant Lefranc, drew inspiration from the first-class dining room of the ocean liner Normandie and swiftly became one of the capital’s liveliest and most fashionable destinations.
The arrival of the House of Christian Dior on Avenue Montaigne in 1946 definitively shaped the destiny of the neighbourhood. Other leading couture houses soon followed, transforming the avenue into a global symbol of Parisian elegance. Naturally, Plaza Athénée became a preferred gathering place for designers, celebrities and fashion enthusiasts from around the world.
Today, the hotel features 154 rooms and 54 suites, including the iconic Haute Couture Suite and Eiffel Signature Suite, some of which offer among the finest views of Paris. Awarded the prestigious Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant label in 2010 and granted Palace distinction in 2011, Plaza Athénée captivates guests with its Haussmannian architecture, refined interiors and unparalleled sense of hospitality.
Since 2026, La Grande Table du Plaza Athénée has opened a new chapter with a renewed culinary identity: Cuisine du Patrimoine. Chef Jocelyn Herland, alongside Anthony Di Prospero, Angelo Musa and Damien Gibault, celebrates the great classics of French gastronomy through a contemporary, generous and distinctly Parisian interpretation.
Remaining true to its longstanding connection with the world of couture, the hotel has also been home to the Dior Spa Plaza Athénée since 2007, continuing a story of excellence and elegance that began just steps from its doors.
A member of Dorchester Collection, Plaza Athénée joined the Comité Colbert in 1966 and continues to embody one of the most iconic expressions of French luxury.
Its signature
Instantly recognisable, the façade of Plaza Athénée has become a Parisian landmark. Its deep-red wrought-iron balconies adorned with scarlet geraniums embody the bold elegance and timeless charm for which the hotel is renowned.
The address
Located at 25 Avenue Montaigne, in the heart of Paris’s prestigious Golden Triangle, Plaza Athénée enjoys an exceptional location just moments from the Champs-Élysées. Surrounded by the world’s most celebrated fashion houses and the city’s finest addresses, the hotel offers magnificent views of the Eiffel Tower and the rooftops of Paris from many of its rooms, suites and balconies.
