Hotel Plaza Athenee
Written by Vacation Idea.com Travel Editors.
Paris, France
The Plaza Athenee is located on the prestigious Avenue Montaigne in Paris, France.
Why Go
This grand Paris hotel which has welcomed famous guests for the past ninety years has been recently completely refurbished and equipped with modern comforts and technology. The hotel restaurant is home to the famous French chef Alain Ducasse. The new Bar du Plaza Athenee is the place to be and be seen in Paris. The bar is divided into two areas - one area seating area is arranged around the long illuminated bar made entirely of glass, and the other in leather club chairs with large paintings and frames serving as seats.
The Plaza Athenee hotel has an elegant fitness center with Cuban mahogany panelling and a choice of workout equipment. A personal trainer is available to hotel guests for bodybuilding, cardio, music gym-boxing, stretching and yoga. The fitness center also offers massage and Shiatsu treatments.
Hotel Rooms & Food
There are 187 rooms and suites decorated in Louis XVI and Regency style. There are also two floors decorated in Art Deco style. The hotel rooms have internet access, two telephone lines and a separate bath and shower. A pillow menu allows guests to choose feather, foam or ergonomic style pillows. Hypo allergenic linen and non-smoking rooms are available to guests who suffer from allergies. The hotel rooms overlook Avenue Montaigne, the garden or the Eiffel Tower.
World-renowned Chef Alain Ducasse oversees the restaurants at the hotel. Restaurant Plaza Athenee reopened in September 2000 and is the hotel's signature restaurant. La Cour Jardin is a popular Parisian courtyard restaurant open for lunch and dinner in the summer months. Le Relais Plaza is an Art Deco bistro open for lunch and dinner. La Galerie des Gobelins serves tea, chocolate and pastries.
Location, Location, Location
The Plaza Athenee is situated just steps from Champs Elysees on Avenue Montaigne which also houses designer boutiques such as Christian Dior, Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Nina Ricci.
Getting There
The hotel is about 40 minutes by car from Charles de Gaulle Airport and 20 minutes from the Eurostar train station.
Plan this Vacation
Doubles from Euro 605. For reservations, call +33-1-5367-6665 or e-mail reservation@plaza-athenee-paris.com.
Hotel Plaza Athenee, 25, Avenue Montaigne, Paris, France, +33-1-5367-6665, www.plaza-athenee-paris.com
