Champs-Elysees Paris, France
Renovated
2023
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Heritage ClassicOutside the door
The house
Dorchester CollectionHaute couture monument
Cascades of red geraniums and signature crimson awnings frame the facade, drawing a sharp fashion crowd into chandelier-lit salons.
“Decor-wise, that translates to classic, chandelier-heavy public spaces that give way to contemporary flashes…”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Bespoke John Lobb shoeshines, dedicated house butlers, embroidered Beltrami linens, and intuitive white-glove palace hospitality.
Remarkable
An Avenue Montaigne landmark since 1913, inextricably tied to Christian Dior and Parisian haute couture history.
Remarkable
Unbroken century-old rituals include afternoon tea accompanied by resident harpists in La Galerie and dining at Le Relais Plaza.
What they say
Three Michelin Keys
Michelin
Forbes Five-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Paris
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in Wallpaper* and AFAR.
Combining eighteenth-century elegance and Art Deco cool, this Belle Époque hotel may be a classic but it is no museum.
“Part of the Dorchester Collection, this Palace-designated hotel is deeply connected to its setting on the avenue Montaigne…”
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set along Avenue Montaigne in Paris's Golden Triangle, haute couture flagship boutiques line the boulevard between the Champs-Elysees and the Seine.
The rooms
Lower floors showcase classical Louis XVI styling in rich silks, while upper levels lean Art Deco with select Eiffel Tower views.
The Dior Spa
Circadian light therapy illuminates the treatment suites, and a sculpted marble water table sits in the relaxation lounge.
The gym
Cuban mahogany paneling lines the fitness studio, outfitted with wooden wall bars and Technogym strength equipment.
Dogs stay too.
Le Bar
An illuminated resin counter glows beneath a sculpted blue ceiling canopy. Resident DJs spin nightly sets over champagne cocktails.
Along with its undeniable stylish verve, the Athénée is known for its attention to detail, from its incredible view of the Eiffel Tower in many of the rooms to the tiny, delicious bonbons.
At the table
La Grande Table serves French gastronomy beneath gilded ceilings, and red parasols shade summer tables in the ivy-walled courtyard.
How it began
Christian Dior opened his fashion salon across Avenue Montaigne in 1946 specifically to stay close to the hotel's stylish guests.
“The spa itself slots in seamlessly with the ambience of the Hôtel Plaza Athénée. It’s grand yet intimate all at once.”
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.