Hotel Plaza AtheneevsGenerator Paris
Both properties are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hotel Plaza Athenee ranks significantly better than Generator Hostel Paris. Hotel Plaza Athenee comes in at 97 with accolades from 19 reviewers such as Star Service, Insight Guides and Fodor's.
Hotel Plaza Athenee Show All Reviews
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."
Oyster
Luxury
"The world-renowned luxury hotel Plaza Athenee -- a part of the Dorchester Collection -- is synonymous with Parisian elegance and good taste." 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
BlackBook
"It's here where you'll find the hotel balcony that gave Carrie Bradshaw, in the final episode of Sex and the City, a view of the Eiffel Tower and a wee orgasm."
Generator Paris Show All Reviews
9-11 Place du Colonel Fabien, 75010 Paris, France
From $27/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Gayot
"Upscale en-suite shared and private rooms in a convenient, central Paris location."
Wallpaper
"Accommodating up to 970 guests, sleeping options range from en-suite shared rooms all the way to penthouse suites with private terraces overlooking the treetops of leafy Place du Colonel Fabien." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The Generator Hostel in Paris is not your backpacker's hostel of yore." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"A short walk from the water, this buzzing hostel is a shout-out to design, street art and French art de vivre." Full review
Jetsetter
"Style steal in the emerging 10th Arrondissement, with an underground bar and a rooftop terrace." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This hostel offers low-key, clean, central accommodation." Full review
goop
"It’s bare-bones, but clean, spacious, and comfortable. The roof terrace, bar, and living room are ideal hangouts." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Explore the city from a convenient, wallet-friendly base that doubles as a lively spot to mingle with like-minded explorers." Full review
Time Out
"Rates: €23 in a dormitory and from €108 for a double room with a terrace
Added extras: the hostel is located opposite the Communist Party headquarters, designed by Oscar..." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Crisp, Scandinavian-inspired décor rules throughout, and shared rooms come with useful touches like full-length mirrors, privacy screens, under-bed storage, and USB outlets." Full review