DETAILS: Red, green, white, gold with crystal accents lend a festive air to the decor of Plaza Athenee, ParisSHOPPING: Festive shopping on Avenue Montaigne, Paris
BY NICKY SUMMER: All year round, the iconic Plaza Athenee on Avenue Montaigne is the scene of glamorous parties, dinners, fashion events and other celebrations, however the red of the awnings and the signature green and geranium in the window-boxes lend a particularly festive, Christmassy air to the decor over all. The hotel is set in the middle of couture-land, with Dior, Alaia, Dolce & Gabbana, Chanel, Valentino and Louis Vuitton virtually on the doorstep, therefore perfect for gift shopping…
STYLE: Social distancing markers in the lobby discreetly hung on transparent thread…
WELCOME: The elegant frontage of Plaza Athenee on Avenue Montaigne, Paris
VIBE: Regular guests return to Plaza Athenee due to the genuine kind-heartedness and thoughtfulness of the staff plus the element of surprise and excitement…
SUITE: Inside the suite, generous gifts and personalised photographs…DECOR: Classical furnishings, gorgeous floral decor and attention to every tiny detail is what sets hotels in The Dorchester Collection apart…
MUSIC: Harpist playing at the entrance to La Galerie lunch and afternoon tea are served…PATISSERIE: During the summer months, afternoon tea by award winning chef, Angelo Musa, is served outside on the La Terrasse bordering Avenue Montaigne…
SWEETS: Every dessert by Angelo Musa is a work of art and looks almost too good to eat…CUISINE: Denis Courtiade runs the formal Jean Imbert restaurant; his book ‘POUR VOUS SERVIR’ makes the perfect gift for foodies and can be found on Amazon: tinyurl.com/yd9epbe6
DRINKS: Le Bar, designed by Patrick Jouin and Sanjit Manku, holds a selection of the worlds most exclusive Dom Perignon champagnes…
VIEWS: Every hour, on the hour after dusk, the Eiffel Tour bursts into a spectacular show of sparkling lights…SOUL: Waking up to a beautiful view of the Eiffel Tower before breakfast in bright and sunny La Cour Jardin, the al fresco courtyard that is centre to Plaza Athenee….
AU REVOIR: Leaving Plaza Athenee is always hard to do….
PLAZA ATHENEE: 25 Avenue Montaigne, 750008 Paris, France
