Le Citizen HotelvsHotel Plaza Athenee
Both properties are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hotel Plaza Athenee scores significantly higher than Le Citizen Hotel. Hotel Plaza Athenee has a TripExpert Score of 97 with approval from 19 reviewers such as Star Service, Hideaway Report and Travel + Leisure.
Le Citizen Hotel
96 Quai de Jemmapes, 75010 Paris
From $153/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"The Zen-style decor of light wood, clean lines and predominantly white, blue and grey tones makes for nice airy rooms."
Fodor's
"The focus is "green" and urban, with creative use of modern design elements like light wood and ambient lighting to make the most of small spaces." Full review
Frommer's
"Maybe it’s the smiling young staff in jeans, or the ecological ethos, but there’s something alternative in the air at this adorable boutique hotel on the Canal St-Martin." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Situated on a picturesque canal in the 10th arrondissement, though some may find nightly rates a tad high given the location." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The design sensibility is Nordic, with bright colors, pale woods, and modular furniture." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"Le Citizen is a family-friendly hotel overlooking the Canal St-Martin with its locks, turning bridge, cobbled quaysides, green metal footbridges and lively bar culture." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Nestled on the corner of Canal St Martin is this eco-friendly outpost outfitted with iPads in every room and modern Danish furnishings." Full review
Time Out
"Friendly, warm staff make it feel less like a hotel and more like a guesthouse. Each of the 12 rooms, spread over 6 floors, has a view of the famous Canal Saint-Martin." Full review
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Rates: from €150
Added extras: iPad on request from reception
Services: breakfast and a Japanese canteen
This eco-friendly hotel is quite a contrast to the charmingly grubby Canal Saint-Martin.
Frommer's
"Maybe it’s the smiling young staff in jeans or the ecological ethos, but there’s something alternative in the air at this adorable boutique hotel on the Canal St-Martin" Full review
Lonely Planet
"Twelve alluring rooms equipped with niceties such as iPads, filtered water and warm minimalist design." Full review
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."