Hotel Concorde Montparnasse
Hotel Concorde Montparnasse is located on the left bank in the heart of the Montparnasse district of Paris, close to the neighbouring areas of Saint-Germain des Pres and the Latin Quarter. Built in 2004, the contemporary architecture of this Paris hotel reflects the curvaceous design of the beautiful sloping fountain featured in the gardens of Place Catalogne opposite. Breathtaking views of the Eiffel Tower can be seen from some of the hotel's 354 spacious and comfortable rooms.
Hotel de Crillon
Paris Hotel: The Hotel de Crillon in Paris is one of the oldest luxury hotels in the world. It is located on the foot of the Champs-Élysées at No. 10 on the north end of Place de la Concorde.
The Hotel de Crillon reflects total opulence, beginning at the honey-colored marble lobby and into the adjacent gastronomic restaurant Les Ambassadeurs filled with crystal chandeliers and decorated in seven different marbles. The hotel's public salons are filled with 17th and 18th century tapestries, chandeliers, gilt-and-brocade furniture, fine pieces of sculpture, and Louis XVI chests and chairs. Its Leonard Bernstein suite, on the top floor with a wrap-around terrace that provides a spectacular view of Paris, also contains one of the maestro's pianos.
The hotel was the favorite of the Joseph P. Kennedy family and royalty from around the world chooses to stay including George V of the United Kingdom, Hassan II of Morocco and Japan's Emperor Hirohito. The notorious swindler "Count" Victor Lustig impressed his unsuspecting victims with his luxurious suite at the Crillon. Other celebrities who favored the Crillon were Jacqueline Onassis, Barbara Hutton, Charlie Chaplin, Porfirio Rubirosa, Orson Welles, Elizabeth Taylor, and Tyrone Power. In more recent times, Axl Rose, Allan Bloom, Saul Bellow, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mariah Carey, Roger Federer, Placido Domingo, and Madonna have stayed at the Crillon. When Lance Armstrong stayed here after his Tour de France wins, the hotel even flew the Texas flag to salute him.
The Hotel de Crillon reflects total opulence, beginning at the honey-colored marble lobby and into the adjacent gastronomic restaurant Les Ambassadeurs filled with crystal chandeliers and decorated in seven different marbles. The hotel's public salons are filled with 17th and 18th century tapestries, chandeliers, gilt-and-brocade furniture, fine pieces of sculpture, and Louis XVI chests and chairs. Its Leonard Bernstein suite, on the top floor with a wrap-around terrace that provides a spectacular view of Paris, also contains one of the maestro's pianos.
The hotel was the favorite of the Joseph P. Kennedy family and royalty from around the world chooses to stay including George V of the United Kingdom, Hassan II of Morocco and Japan's Emperor Hirohito. The notorious swindler "Count" Victor Lustig impressed his unsuspecting victims with his luxurious suite at the Crillon. Other celebrities who favored the Crillon were Jacqueline Onassis, Barbara Hutton, Charlie Chaplin, Porfirio Rubirosa, Orson Welles, Elizabeth Taylor, and Tyrone Power. In more recent times, Axl Rose, Allan Bloom, Saul Bellow, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mariah Carey, Roger Federer, Placido Domingo, and Madonna have stayed at the Crillon. When Lance Armstrong stayed here after his Tour de France wins, the hotel even flew the Texas flag to salute him.
Hotel Plaza Athenee
Paris Hotel: The Plaza Athénée is a hotel in Paris, France. It is located at 25 Avenue Montaigne, near the Champs Elysées and the Eiffel Tower. It is part of the Dorchester Collection group of international luxury hotels.
Opened in 1911, the hotel has 145 rooms and 43 suites. Among the best-known of the latter are the Eiffel Penthouse Suite, with its stunning views of the tower, the city and the Seine; and the 437 m² (4,850-square foot) Royal Suite. To serve its guests, the hotel employs 520.
There are several restaurants in the building. In 2000, Alain Ducasse chose the Athénée for his haute cuisine restaurant, named after himself. It serves dinner on weeknights and lunch on Thursdays and Fridays. Other eateries include the Relais Plaza (classical French cuisine), La Cour Jardin (Riviera-style cooking), La Galerie des Gobelins (breakfast, light lunch, tea and pastries) and Le Bar du Plaza, a popular night spot.
Other amenities include a sauna and steam room. In 2008 the Dior Institut was added to the hotel.
Famous guests who have stayed at the Athénée over the years include Mata Hari, Josephine Baker, Rudolph Valentino, Grace Kelly, Gary Cooper, Jackie Kennedy, Mary Kate Olsen, Ashley Olsen, Matt Lauer, Katie Couric, Oprah Winfrey, Anna Wintour, Salma Hayak, and Penelope Cruz.
Famous chefs to have worked there include Jacques Pépin
The hotel was featured in the final season of HBO's Sex and the City.
Opened in 1911, the hotel has 145 rooms and 43 suites. Among the best-known of the latter are the Eiffel Penthouse Suite, with its stunning views of the tower, the city and the Seine; and the 437 m² (4,850-square foot) Royal Suite. To serve its guests, the hotel employs 520.
There are several restaurants in the building. In 2000, Alain Ducasse chose the Athénée for his haute cuisine restaurant, named after himself. It serves dinner on weeknights and lunch on Thursdays and Fridays. Other eateries include the Relais Plaza (classical French cuisine), La Cour Jardin (Riviera-style cooking), La Galerie des Gobelins (breakfast, light lunch, tea and pastries) and Le Bar du Plaza, a popular night spot.
Other amenities include a sauna and steam room. In 2008 the Dior Institut was added to the hotel.
Famous guests who have stayed at the Athénée over the years include Mata Hari, Josephine Baker, Rudolph Valentino, Grace Kelly, Gary Cooper, Jackie Kennedy, Mary Kate Olsen, Ashley Olsen, Matt Lauer, Katie Couric, Oprah Winfrey, Anna Wintour, Salma Hayak, and Penelope Cruz.
Famous chefs to have worked there include Jacques Pépin
The hotel was featured in the final season of HBO's Sex and the City.
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