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Le Bristol ParisvsHotel Plaza Athenee
Both hotels are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Plaza Athenee scores slightly higher than Le Bristol Paris. Hotel Plaza Athenee ranks #1 in Paris with accolades from 19 publications like Fodor's, Michelin Guide and BlackBook.
Le Bristol Paris
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112 rue du Faubourg Saint Honore, 8th Arr., 75008 Paris
From $353/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide "Arguably the city’s most luxurious and spacious hotel, Le Bristol remains discreet and warm, with consistently good service."
Michelin Guide Star
"This luxury hotel, built in 1925 and boasting a new wing added in 2009, is arranged around a magnificent garden."
Frommer's "Personalized old-world service is rigidly maintained here -- some guests find it forbidding; others absolutely adore it." Full review
Insight Guides "This is a discreetly upmarket 1920s hotel with period furniture in all 195 rooms. Lovely gardens complete an extremely pleasant experience; expensive, but worth it. ."
DK Eyewitness "One of Paris’s finest hotels, the Bristol’s large rooms are sumptuously decorated with antiques and magnificent marble bathrooms."
Star Service "Across from the Elysee Palace in the 8th arrondissement, in the high-fashion and highly guarded diplomatic zone, this is one of the world's most impressive hotels." Full review
Gayot "One of the world's finest hotels, Hótel Le Bristol displays authentic Parisian élan."
Travel + Leisure "A delicate $130 million renovation in 2009 retained the 19th-century paintings and gilded ceilings dating back to 1925, but infused the space with a lighter, welcoming sensibility." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"Situated on the right bank of the River Seine in the 8th arrondissement, Le Bristol is located in one of Paris’ most well-known districts thanks to the Arc de Triomphe, Grand Palais and Champs-Élysées." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"One of the best joints in town. A long-established and distinguished hotel in one of the city’s most fashionable streets with excellent service. " Full review
Hotel Plaza Athenee Michelin Guide Frommer's
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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
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."
