Vogue’ Why go here? Twice a year (or six times, if you’re counting the couture and men’s shows too), a glittering phalanx of buyers, editors, stars, and influencers descend on for the world’s most stylish trade fair: . And when it comes to accommodation, the seasoned pros know you have to book early—at least if you want to be in . On that front, few hotels rank quite as highly as the Hôtel Plaza Athénée, which dates back to 1913.
Its associations with the world of fashion run deep: First, there’s its prime position on Avenue Montaigne, directly across the road from the flagship stores of , , and . (The hotel’s top suites also boast some of the best views of the Eiffel Tower.) And while the spa initially launched in 2008, it was subject to a major renovation last year before reopening in the fall of 2023, giving the fashion crowd—or anyone—another pressing reason to visit.
What’s the vibe? After descending a small flight of stairs, from the hotel lobby, one has the immediate feeling of having been whisked away to somewhere altogether calmer than the hotel’s surrounding streets. Greeting you upon arrival is a small army of attendants, dressed in Dior finery, who usher you into the expansive waiting area. This part of the hotel is decorated in soothing creams and taupes, with sleek gold accents and hidden lights picking out the contours of the ceiling above.
A Wild & The Moon vegetable juice awaits you here. Lining the walls are golden shelves display.
