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Address: 25 Avenue Montaigne
Paris, 75008
Tel: 1 53 67 66 67
Website: www.plaza-athenee-paris.com
Email: reservations@plaza-athenee-paris.com
Owner: Brunei Investment Agency, Dorchester Collection
Restaurants/ Bars: Restaurant Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée, Le Relais Plaza
La Cour Jardin, Le Bar du Plaza Athénée, La Cave du Plaza Athénée
La Galerie des Gobelins, La Terrasse Montaigne
Architects/ Interior Design/ Artwork: Patrick Jouin, Gérard Margeon
Dominique Azzi, Marie-Hélène Deveaud, Marie-José Pommereau
Guestrooms: 146 rooms and junior suites
45 suites
Royale Suite
Terrasse Eiffel Suite
Two Eiffel Suites
Details: Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée offers seasonal cuisine with natural tastes,
and was awarded with three Michelin Stars
Le Relais Plaza offers French cuisine by Philippe Marc, and ‘Swing´in Relais’ jazz
evenings
La Galerie des Gobelins offers teas, cakes and pastries by Christophe Michalak
and Jean-Marie Hiblot
La Cour Jardin opens in summer and during winter features an ice rink
La Terrasse Montaigne offers light, refined cuisine
The hotel features the ‘Plaza’ bicycles for its clients
Christian Dior chose Plaza Athénée to express his talent - some of his creations
were photographed in the hotel, he invited his best customers to lunch there,
took his own meals, and named some of his designs ‘Plaza’, ‘Athénée’ and
‘Bar’
Celebrity guests - Ava Gardner, John Travolta, Sharon Stone, Frank Sinatra,
Monica Bellucci, Christian Dior, Rudolph Valentino, Grace Kelly, Gary Cooper,
Jackie Kennedy, Marlene Dietrich, Josephine Baker, Nancy Reagan,
Ford family, Maurice Chevalier, Jane Fonda amongst others
Interior: The Haussmann-style building features high ceilings, fireplaces and stucco
mouldings
Plaza Athénée is decorated with French traditions of interior design, including
wood paneling, silks, felt-lined taffeta curtains, fabrics, deep-pile carpeting,
trimmings and damasks, all made by French small businesses
La Galerie des Gobelins takes its inspiration from Avenue Montaigne and
fashion
La Cour Jardin features red umbrellas and Virginia creeper
La Terrasse Montaigne faces Avenue Montaigne
The Garden was designed by Patrick Jouin, and the awnings feature
reproductions of Fragonard paintings
Le Bar du Plaza Athénée´s redecoration respected its heritage, conserving the
wood wall panels
The Bar is divided into two parts - the first one set round a long glass counter
with Louis XV style metal stools, stainless steel tables and Murano
micro-chandeliers, the second one features a hand-tufted carpet,
leather armchairs and large paintings, creating a cozier atmosphere
The Plaza Cellar was redesigned by Gérard Margeon, Dominique Azzi and
Marie-Hélène Deveaud
The Dior Institut at the Plaza Athénée´s environment is an extension of the
couture house, featuring the brand´s signature touches and emblems in a
luxurious setting decorated with precious materials, silver and white medallion
chairs and mirrors, and highlighted by iridescent textures and lighting effects
Dior Institut counts with a central pool, arched arcades, five treatment rooms
(including a double VIP room), relaxation and herbal tea lounge,
fitness space, hammam steam bath and sauna
The rooms of the first six floors are decorated with Louis XIV, Louis XV and
Regency style furniture
The rooms of the seventh and eighth floors are decorated in Art Decó style
The Royale Suite is the largest suite in Paris, with four bedrooms,
four bathrooms (one with steam room and a Jacuzzi), two lounges,
an office and a gallery kitchen, most of them with great views
History: 1867 - Opening of the Grand Hôtel Athénée on Rue Scribe by Louis Raphaël
Bischoffsheim to provide accommodation to Athénée Theatre´s guests
1911 - Jules Cadillat planned to open the Hôtel Plaza on Avenue Montaigne,
close to the place to be, Théâtre des Champs Elysées
April 1st, 1913 - Alleged opening, delayed because of name conflicts
Emile Armbruster added the name ‘Athénée’, after the hotel he managed but
had recently closed
April 20th, 1913 - Opening of Plaza Athénée at 25 Avenue Montaigne, designed
to spend the evening after a show, became the meeting place of music
composers and performers
The sixth floor was reserved for families
Jules Cadillat contacted chef Jacques-Léon Colombier for the restaurant
1920s - The hotel doubled its size, stretching from 21 to 27 Avenue Montaigne
Opening of the Courtyard Garden, Le Régence and Marie-Antoinette lounges
designed by Jules Lefèvre
1934 - Plaza Athénée closed its doors
La Séquanaise bought the building
1936 - François Dupré bought the name ‘Hotel Plaza Athénée’
Reopening of the hotel
Opening of Le Relais Plaza, an Art Decó ‘chic bistro’, designed by Constant
Lefranc
The rooms on the seventh floor were turned into studio apartments
1939 - The occupying forces requisitioned the hotel
The staff secured the wine, linen, tapestries and silverware
1947 - Opening of Christian Dior boutique on Avenue Montaigne to be close
to the Plaza Athénée, becoming his second home
1963 - A major programme of renovations took place
1968 - Protest against the sale of the hotel
The hotel was purchased by The Forte Group
1995 - Renovation of Le Régence, Le Relais Plaza, La Cour Jardin and
La Galerie des Gobelins
1979 - Redecoration of the hotel, reflecting events and festivities in other
countries
1996 - The Forte Group sold the hotel to Granada
1997 - The Plaza Athénée was purchased by the Sultanate of Brunei
2000 - Plaza Athénée´s full renovation
Opening of Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée
2001 - Dorchester Collection started to manage the hotel on the behalf of the
Brunei Investment Agency
Opening of Le Bar du Plaza Athénée designed by Patrick Jouin, the first trendy
bar in a luxurious hotel
2003 - Brunei Investment Agency purchased the hotel buildings
Redecoration of the bedrooms
Redecoration of Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée by Patrick Jouin in a
modernized Louis XV style
2005 - Creation of the Royale Suite
2006 - Creation of the Terrasse Eiffel Suite
2008 - Opening of the Dior Institut at the Plaza Athénée on the third floor,
the first one in France
Inauguration of two suites and a bedroom designed by Marie-José
Pommereau
Renovation of La Galerie des Gobelins
2010 - The hotel was awarded ‘living heritage company’ status, the first hotel
to be distinguished with that title
May 2011 - The Plaza Athénée obtained the official distinction as a ‘palace’
hotel, at the first session
2013 - Celebration of its 100 year anniversary
Dorchester Collection
Category: Hotel Group
Address: 3 Tilney Street
London, W1K 1BJ
Tel: 0 20 7629 4848
Website: www.dorchestercollection.com
Email: info@dorchestercollection.com
Owner: Brunei Investment Agency
Dorchester Collection Properties: The Dorchester, The Beverly Hills Hotel, Le Meurice,
Hôtel Plaza Athénée, Hotel Principe di Savoia, Hotel Bel-Air, Coworth Park,
45 Park Lane, Le Richemond
Paris, 75008
Tel: 1 53 67 66 67
Website: www.plaza-athenee-paris.com
Email: reservations@plaza-athenee-paris.com
Owner: Brunei Investment Agency, Dorchester Collection
Restaurants/ Bars: Restaurant Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée, Le Relais Plaza
La Cour Jardin, Le Bar du Plaza Athénée, La Cave du Plaza Athénée
La Galerie des Gobelins, La Terrasse Montaigne
Architects/ Interior Design/ Artwork: Patrick Jouin, Gérard Margeon
Dominique Azzi, Marie-Hélène Deveaud, Marie-José Pommereau
Guestrooms: 146 rooms and junior suites
45 suites
Royale Suite
Terrasse Eiffel Suite
Two Eiffel Suites
Details: Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée offers seasonal cuisine with natural tastes,
and was awarded with three Michelin Stars
Le Relais Plaza offers French cuisine by Philippe Marc, and ‘Swing´in Relais’ jazz
evenings
La Galerie des Gobelins offers teas, cakes and pastries by Christophe Michalak
and Jean-Marie Hiblot
La Cour Jardin opens in summer and during winter features an ice rink
La Terrasse Montaigne offers light, refined cuisine
The hotel features the ‘Plaza’ bicycles for its clients
Christian Dior chose Plaza Athénée to express his talent - some of his creations
were photographed in the hotel, he invited his best customers to lunch there,
took his own meals, and named some of his designs ‘Plaza’, ‘Athénée’ and
‘Bar’
Celebrity guests - Ava Gardner, John Travolta, Sharon Stone, Frank Sinatra,
Monica Bellucci, Christian Dior, Rudolph Valentino, Grace Kelly, Gary Cooper,
Jackie Kennedy, Marlene Dietrich, Josephine Baker, Nancy Reagan,
Ford family, Maurice Chevalier, Jane Fonda amongst others
Interior: The Haussmann-style building features high ceilings, fireplaces and stucco
mouldings
Plaza Athénée is decorated with French traditions of interior design, including
wood paneling, silks, felt-lined taffeta curtains, fabrics, deep-pile carpeting,
trimmings and damasks, all made by French small businesses
La Galerie des Gobelins takes its inspiration from Avenue Montaigne and
fashion
La Cour Jardin features red umbrellas and Virginia creeper
La Terrasse Montaigne faces Avenue Montaigne
The Garden was designed by Patrick Jouin, and the awnings feature
reproductions of Fragonard paintings
Le Bar du Plaza Athénée´s redecoration respected its heritage, conserving the
wood wall panels
The Bar is divided into two parts - the first one set round a long glass counter
with Louis XV style metal stools, stainless steel tables and Murano
micro-chandeliers, the second one features a hand-tufted carpet,
leather armchairs and large paintings, creating a cozier atmosphere
The Plaza Cellar was redesigned by Gérard Margeon, Dominique Azzi and
Marie-Hélène Deveaud
The Dior Institut at the Plaza Athénée´s environment is an extension of the
couture house, featuring the brand´s signature touches and emblems in a
luxurious setting decorated with precious materials, silver and white medallion
chairs and mirrors, and highlighted by iridescent textures and lighting effects
Dior Institut counts with a central pool, arched arcades, five treatment rooms
(including a double VIP room), relaxation and herbal tea lounge,
fitness space, hammam steam bath and sauna
The rooms of the first six floors are decorated with Louis XIV, Louis XV and
Regency style furniture
The rooms of the seventh and eighth floors are decorated in Art Decó style
The Royale Suite is the largest suite in Paris, with four bedrooms,
four bathrooms (one with steam room and a Jacuzzi), two lounges,
an office and a gallery kitchen, most of them with great views
History: 1867 - Opening of the Grand Hôtel Athénée on Rue Scribe by Louis Raphaël
Bischoffsheim to provide accommodation to Athénée Theatre´s guests
1911 - Jules Cadillat planned to open the Hôtel Plaza on Avenue Montaigne,
close to the place to be, Théâtre des Champs Elysées
April 1st, 1913 - Alleged opening, delayed because of name conflicts
Emile Armbruster added the name ‘Athénée’, after the hotel he managed but
had recently closed
April 20th, 1913 - Opening of Plaza Athénée at 25 Avenue Montaigne, designed
to spend the evening after a show, became the meeting place of music
composers and performers
The sixth floor was reserved for families
Jules Cadillat contacted chef Jacques-Léon Colombier for the restaurant
1920s - The hotel doubled its size, stretching from 21 to 27 Avenue Montaigne
Opening of the Courtyard Garden, Le Régence and Marie-Antoinette lounges
designed by Jules Lefèvre
1934 - Plaza Athénée closed its doors
La Séquanaise bought the building
1936 - François Dupré bought the name ‘Hotel Plaza Athénée’
Reopening of the hotel
Opening of Le Relais Plaza, an Art Decó ‘chic bistro’, designed by Constant
Lefranc
The rooms on the seventh floor were turned into studio apartments
1939 - The occupying forces requisitioned the hotel
The staff secured the wine, linen, tapestries and silverware
1947 - Opening of Christian Dior boutique on Avenue Montaigne to be close
to the Plaza Athénée, becoming his second home
1963 - A major programme of renovations took place
1968 - Protest against the sale of the hotel
The hotel was purchased by The Forte Group
1995 - Renovation of Le Régence, Le Relais Plaza, La Cour Jardin and
La Galerie des Gobelins
1979 - Redecoration of the hotel, reflecting events and festivities in other
countries
1996 - The Forte Group sold the hotel to Granada
1997 - The Plaza Athénée was purchased by the Sultanate of Brunei
2000 - Plaza Athénée´s full renovation
Opening of Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée
2001 - Dorchester Collection started to manage the hotel on the behalf of the
Brunei Investment Agency
Opening of Le Bar du Plaza Athénée designed by Patrick Jouin, the first trendy
bar in a luxurious hotel
2003 - Brunei Investment Agency purchased the hotel buildings
Redecoration of the bedrooms
Redecoration of Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée by Patrick Jouin in a
modernized Louis XV style
2005 - Creation of the Royale Suite
2006 - Creation of the Terrasse Eiffel Suite
2008 - Opening of the Dior Institut at the Plaza Athénée on the third floor,
the first one in France
Inauguration of two suites and a bedroom designed by Marie-José
Pommereau
Renovation of La Galerie des Gobelins
2010 - The hotel was awarded ‘living heritage company’ status, the first hotel
to be distinguished with that title
May 2011 - The Plaza Athénée obtained the official distinction as a ‘palace’
hotel, at the first session
2013 - Celebration of its 100 year anniversary
Dorchester Collection
Category: Hotel Group
Address: 3 Tilney Street
London, W1K 1BJ
Tel: 0 20 7629 4848
Website: www.dorchestercollection.com
Email: info@dorchestercollection.com
Owner: Brunei Investment Agency
Dorchester Collection Properties: The Dorchester, The Beverly Hills Hotel, Le Meurice,
Hôtel Plaza Athénée, Hotel Principe di Savoia, Hotel Bel-Air, Coworth Park,
45 Park Lane, Le Richemond
Plaza Athénée, 100 year anniversary
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