Hotel Plaza AtheneevsShangri-La Paris
Shangri-La Hotel Paris and Hotel Plaza Athenee are both rated very highly by experts. Overall, Hotel Plaza Athenee ranks significantly higher than Shangri-La Hotel Paris. Hotel Plaza Athenee comes in at #1 in Paris with recommendations from 19 sources like Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide and Michelin Guide.
Hotel Plaza Athenee
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25 avenue Montaigne, 75008 Paris
From $806/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide Star
"This luxury Parisian hotel par excellence opened its doors in 1911... the essence of comfort!"
Frommer's "The Plaza Athénée, an 1889 Art Nouveau marvel, is a landmark of discretion and style." Full review
Concierge "The world's young, rich, and titled check in here to check out one another, disporting themselves in one of the city's hottest bars and two of its highly rated restaurants."
Fodor's "Superlative; the word sums up the overall impression of this glamorous landmark hotel on one of the most expensive avenues in Paris with luxury shops." Full review
Insight Guides "This palatial hotel, featuring lavish Versace decor, offers 190 soundproofed rooms, a disco, a restaurant and suites furnished in Louis XVI or Regency style."
OysterLuxury
"The world-renowned luxury hotel Plaza Athenee -- a part of the Dorchester Collection -- is synonymous with Parisian elegance and good taste." Full review
Tablet18.5
"Combining eighteenth-century elegance and Art Deco cool, this Belle Epoque hotel may be a classic but it is no museum." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The legendary Plaza Athénée is popular with honeymooners, aristocracy, and haute couture shoppers."
Time Out "This palace is ideally placed for power shopping at Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Dior and other avenue Montaigne boutiques." Full review
Star Service "Families are welcomed to the hotel with special packages and offerings such as cherry-red minicars, private boat rides, an ice rink in winter, and a menu of age-appropriate welcome amenities and gifts." Full review
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10, avenue d'Iena, 75116 Paris
From $857/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Michelin Guide Star
"Its classic architecture encompasses grandiose lounges, opulent luxury and dining options for every taste. A true sense of exclusivity!"
Frommer's "The luxury Hong Kong hotelier opened its first Paris address at the end of 2010 inside a beautifully restored national monument." Full review
Fodor's "Opened in December 2010, this stellar hotel is already a classic, with half of the rooms facing the Eiffel Tower, and more than 60% with their own balconies." Full review
Tablet18.0
"In fact the only thing Far Eastern about the place is the name; though it’s a recent restoration, the Shangri-La plays the part of grande dame to a tee." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Painstakingly restored in a manner worthy of its gilded, hand-painted, mosaic- and mahogany-trimmed heyday." Full review
Star Service "Service is a Shangri-La trademark, and is available 24/7. Pets are allowed." Full review
Gayot "When it comes to new Parisian hotels, the finest cannot help but pay tribute to the city's rich history, as Shangri-La Hotel, Paris demonstrates."
OysterLuxury
"Because of its meticulous restoration and attention to detail, Shangri-La feels like a boutique hotel, or a museum in which you can spend the night." Full review
Afar Magazine "Airy, light-filled spaces by Pierre Yves Rochon showcase European Empire and minimalist Asian decorative influences." Full review
Jetsetter "Shangri-La’s first European hotel is a majestic mansion with Eiffel Tower views and Michelin-starred cuisine." Full review
