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Landmark hotel on Avenue Montaigne by the Champs-Elysées Old-world elegance and trendy amenities come together in a historic hotel between the Champs-Elysées and Eiffel Tower. Guestrooms and suites with minibars, stereos, and interactive TVs offer a choice of Louis XIV or Art Deco decor. A stylish lounge, bistro-style café, and restaurant Alain Ducasse draw film stars and other celebrity guests.

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Property Amenities

Located amid the cafés and boutiques of trendy Avenue Montaigne, this eight-story hotel has been a Paris landmark ever since it opened in 1911. Deep-red awnings and window flowerpots adorn its classic stone exterior, while burnished woods, crystal chandeliers, and gold-trimmed fixtures add an air of extravagant opulence to its lobby and public spaces. A chic lounge, bistro-style café, and Michelin 3-star restaurant under the guidance of Alain Ducasse make it a popular choice for the most discriminating travelers. The hotel features 188 guestrooms and suites with courtyard, garden, or street views. Most are decorated with Regency and Louis XVI antiques and reproductions; those on the top two floors have been remodeled with a more modern, Art Deco decor. All provide interactive TVs, mini-stereos, and high-speed Internet access (surcharge). In-room massages and “pillow menus” with multiple options only enhance the indulgent surroundings.

Dining

Le Relais Plaza - This Art Deco–inspired restaurant offers steak tartare, roasted turbot, and other classic French dishes in a chic bistro setting. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée - Guests can dine on the 3-star Michelin-rated cuisine of celebrated chef Alain Ducasse for lunch (Thursday and Friday) and dinner (Monday-Friday). Jacket required. Le Bar du Plaza Athénée - Ornate woodwork, vaulted ceilings, and a back-lit crystal bar provide a classic, yet trendy backdrop for aperitifs, cocktails, and a variety of signature drinks. La Galerie des Gobelins - Breakfast, light lunches, and tea and pastries are offered in this lounge from early morning until midnight. Garden Courtyard - Riviera-inspired Mediterranean cuisine is served at umbrella-shaded tables in the hotel’s ivy-walled courtyard from mid-May to the end of September.

Recreation

An on-site fitness center features a sauna, steam room, Cybex equipment, and massage treatment rooms. Cuban mahogany walls provide an elegant setting for personal-training sessions and classes in stretching, yoga, and Tae bo. Maps of local jogging routes are also available. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

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