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Relais ChristinevsHotel Plaza Athenee
Both hotels are recommended by expert writers. Overall, Hotel Plaza Athenee is the choice of most writers compared to Relais Christine. Hotel Plaza Athenee ranks #1 in Paris with accolades from 19 publications like Fodor's, Star Service and Not For Tourists.
Relais Christine
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3 Rue Christine, 75006 Paris
From $382/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide "This deeply romantic four-star hotel is in a sixteenth-century building set around a deliciously hidden courtyard. At this level, it’s well worth paying the 20 percent premium."
Michelin Guide "This historic property with its hushed lounges and attractively decorated bedrooms has its own particular charm, including a breakfast room crowned by 13C vaulting."
Frommer's "The rooms come in a range of styles and shapes. Some are among the Left Bank's largest, with extras such as mirrored closets, plush carpets, and some balconies facing the courtyard." Full review
Fodor's "This exquisite hotel de charme property dates back to the 13th century as a former abbey of the Grands-Augustins and has an impressive stone courtyard and interior garden." Full review
Lonely Planet "Part of the Small Luxury Hotels (SLH) association, this exquisite property is entered by a cobbled courtyard entrance, with an enchanted garden out back." Full review
Oyster4.0
"The historic Relais Christine is a beautiful boutique hotel with an enviable address in the Left Bank of Paris." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Located in St.-Germain-des-Prés, Relais Christine is a small boutique hotel just two blocks from the Seine." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Always full, the Relais Christine is the epitome of the hôtel de charme."
Star Service "On a quiet street in a remote part of the 6th arrondissement populated by art shops and small cafes, this property is two blocks south of the Pont Neuf." Full review
BlackBook "This left bank boutique hotel combines the romance of Paris past with the modern convenience of Manhattan present (or Brooklyn, at the very least)."
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."
