The Plaza Athénée is a hotel in Paris, France. It is located at 25 Avenue Montaigne, near the Champs Elysées and the Eiffel Tower. It is part of the Dorchester Collection group of international luxury hotels.
Opened in 1911, the hotel has 145 rooms and 43 suites. The hotel employs 520 people.
There are several restaurants in the building. In 2000, Alain Ducasse chose the Athénée for his haute cuisine restaurant. It serves dinner on weeknights and lunch on Thursdays and Fridays. Other eateries include the Relais Plaza (classical French cuisine), La Cour Jardin (Riviera-style cooking), La Galerie des Gobelins (breakfast, light lunch, tea and pastries) and Le Bar du Plaza, a popular night spot.
Other amenities include a sauna and steam room. In 2008, the Dior Institut was opened at the hotel and is run by Dior staff.
Famous guests who have stayed at the Athénée over the years include Mata Hari (who was arrested here), Josephine Baker, Rudolph Valentino, Grace Kelly, Jean Harlow, Gary Cooper, Jackie Kennedy, Mary Kate Olsen, Ashley Olsen, Matt Lauer, Katie Couric, Oprah Winfrey, Bill Kaulitz, Anna Wintour, Christina Aguilera, Salma Hayek and Penelope Cruz.
Famous chefs to have worked there before Ducasse include Jacques Pépin.
The hotel was featured in the final season of HBO's Sex and the City.
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