November 18, 2016
The Dorchester Hotel Experience: Hôtel Plaza Athénée, Paris
In luxury travel, where you lay your head at the end of the day is just as significant as the sightseeing and activities you participate in–and no one does luxury accommodations abroad like Dorchester Collection. One of two Dorchester properties in Paris, Hôtel Plaza Athénée, is located on Avenue Montaigne, in the heart of Paris’ finest shopping district.
Paris is known for its glamour, romance, and style, and so is the Hôtel Plaza Athénée. Its 154 rooms and 54 suites feature timeless Louis XVI décor and antique furniture, with their own private sitting areas. Beds feature bespoke linens, and there’s even a pillow menu, for the ultimate comfort of every guest.
If you’re looking for a little recreation, you don’t have to go far. Hôtel Plaza Athénée has its own ice skating rink, and it houses the world class Dior Institut spa. Additionally, the hotel hosts as state-of-the-art fitness center with their own personal trainers, to help you perfect your form.
Enjoy some jazz with dinner at Le Relais Plaza, one of five restaurants inside Hôtel Plaza Athénée, all operated and overseen by Michelin-star chef Alain Ducasse. Dine under a one-of-a-kind crystal ceiling at Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée restaurant, have lunch in the courtyard at La Cour Jardin, or grab a snack at La Terrasse Montaigne. If you want to wander outside of the Plaza and have dinner still under the Alain Ducasse brand, Rech will satisfy your seafood cravings through all of it’s sustainable practices -that is the day’s offerings are local. Cake and pastry lovers will want to sample the dessert menu at La Galerie. At the hotel bar, Le Bar du Plaza Athénée, renowned mixologist Thierry Hernandez serves up unique signature cocktails that you won’t find anywhere else.
The 24-hour concierge service provides you with chauffeur-driven limousines into Paris to visit The Louvre museum, La Basilique du Sacré-CŔur (the Basilica of the Sacred Heart), and the historic Le Marais district. Looking for some of the best views of the Eiffel Tower? No need to go anywhere. Simply look out of the window of your room or suite.
Other amenities include 24/7 in-room dining and a 24/7 business center. If your four-legged best friend and travel companion is under 13 pounds, they are also more than welcome to stay at the Hôtel Plaza Athénée. The hotel will even customize a menu exclusively for your pet–now that’s accommodation!