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Cheval Blanc Paris vs Hôtel Plaza Athénée
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: Hôtel Plaza Athénée is $7,174 a night less. They are 2.9 km apart.
Hôtel Plaza Athénée
$2,420/ night, 2026-10-10
+ $252 taxes & fees · Free cancellation
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The honest take
Book Hôtel Plaza Athénée. It runs $688 cheaper a night, carries a strong 9.4 from 350 reviews rather than a single untested 10, and offers a bar and pet-friendly rooms that Cheval Blanc doesn't list. Cheval Blanc has the edge on raw scale, with pools and three restaurants, but on the data alone Plaza Athénée is the safer, better-value booking. The two sit 2.9km apart, on opposite banks, which changes the kind of Paris you wake up to.
The look and the feel
Cheval Blanc Paris
Cheval Blanc occupies the old La Samaritaine department store on the Right Bank, a Art Deco shell reworked inside by Peter Marino, all soft stone, brass fittings and a huge central atrium that floods with light through the original glass roof. The rooms lean toward pale wood and quiet luxury rather than gilt, and the indoor and outdoor pools plus a proper spa give it a resort quality unusual for central Paris. It sits right on the Seine looking across at Pont Neuf, so the views from the upper floors are of water and stone bridges rather than street life. It draws a design-conscious, moneyed crowd who want newness and scale over Parisian tradition.
Cheval Blanc suits travellers who want a big, resort-like stay with pools and modern design inside a landmark building, and don't mind paying more for it.
Hôtel Plaza Athénée
Plaza Athénée is the old-guard version of Parisian grandeur, on Avenue Montaigne among the couture houses, with its red awnings and geraniums a fixed image of the city since the 1910s. The lobby runs to marble, gilt mirrors and the famous silver-leafed Bar du Plaza, which fills late with a mix of fashion people and old money. Rooms keep the marble bathrooms and classic French decor, some looking straight at the Eiffel Tower, and the five restaurants include Alain Ducasse's dining room. It's a hotel that rewards guests who want ceremony and history over architectural novelty.
Plaza Athénée suits those who want the classic, storied Paris experience on the city's most glamorous shopping street, at a comparatively lower price.
Choosing Plaza Athénée over Cheval Blanc means giving up the indoor and outdoor pools and the sheer scale of three restaurants and a 24-hour gym, though its own five restaurants and free spa access cover most of the same ground.
Plaza Athénée is the more beautiful room to sit in, its Belle Époque detail and Eiffel Tower views carrying a history and theatre that Cheval Blanc's cleaner, newer luxury can't yet match.
The numbers
| Cheval Blanc Paris | Hôtel Plaza Athénée | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $9,594 | $2,420 |
| Guest rating | 10/10 | 9.4/10 |
| Reviews | 1 | 350 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 4 | 6 |
| Distance apart | 2.9 km |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only Cheval Blanc Paris has
Nothing on our list that Hôtel Plaza Athénée lacks.
Only Hôtel Plaza Athénée has
- Pet
- Bar
What guests actually say
Cheval Blanc Paris
- overall best experience
Hôtel Plaza Athénée
- faultless food, location, staff, rooms
- location and the bed
- no pool, improvised gym, small lobby
- booking cancelled without notice
“Everything was faultless. The perfect hotel. Food, location, staff, rooms were all outstanding.”
Guests at Cheval Blanc Paris report a uniformly outstanding experience, while Plaza Athénée guests are largely happy but some cite facility limitations and a booking mishap.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-10
Hôtel Plaza Athénée
- Superior RoomRoom Only · free cancellation$2,323
- Superior RoomRoom Only$2,414
- Superior RoomBreakfast Included · free cancellation$2,416
In guests' own words
Hôtel Plaza Athénée
10/10
“The perfect hotel.”
Everything was faultless. The perfect hotel. Food, location, staff, rooms were all outstanding.
7/10
“Constrangedora”
Localização e a cama.
O hotel não tem piscina, academia é improvisada e o lobby pequeno. Outra coisa que me deixou bastante chateada foi sobre a reserva. Fiz a reserva com quase um mês de antecedência e se eu não tivesse ligado um dia antes eu não teria sabido que minha reserva tinha sido cancelada, alegando que meu cartão tinha sido recusa
About each
Cheval Blanc Paris
Luxurious Spa and Recreational Amenities Indulge in massages and facials at the on-site spa, or take a dip in the outdoor or indoor pools. Stay active at the 24-hour fitness center. Dining and Drinking Options Enjoy a meal at one of the three restaurants or opt for 24-hour room service. Unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge and savor buffet breakfasts…
Check-in — · Check-out 12:00 PM
Hôtel Plaza Athénée
Luxurious Accommodation and Amenities Located on the prestigious Avenue Montaigne in Paris, Hôtel Plaza Athénée offers elegant accommodation with marble bathrooms, plasma screen TVs, and personalized minibars. Guests can enjoy complimentary WiFi, free spa access, and stunning views of the Eiffel Tower from select rooms. Dining Experience Indulge in a…
Check-in — · Check-out 12:00 PM
Facilities, in full
Cheval Blanc Paris
- Elevator
- Conference space
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Arcade/game room
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Full-service spa
- Smoke-free property
- Turkish bath/Hammam
- Self parking (surcharge)
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Children's club (surcharge)
- Full-service spa
- Arcade/game room
- Free WiFi
- 24-hour front desk
Hôtel Plaza Athénée
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Business center
- Heating
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Garden
- Pets allowed
Where they are
8 Quai du Louvre25 Avenue Montaigne
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