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Four Seasons Hotel George V vs Hôtel Plaza Athénée
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: Hôtel Plaza Athénée is $1,160 a night less. They are 376 metres apart.
Four Seasons Hotel George V
$3,483/ night, 2026-10-10
+ $359 taxes & fees · Free cancellation
Hôtel Plaza Athénée
$2,323/ night, 2026-10-10
+ $252 taxes & fees · Free cancellation
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The honest take
Book the Plaza Athénée. It's $917 cheaper a night, has a stronger review base (350 reviews at 9.4 versus 88 at 9.8), and sits on Avenue Montaigne, arguably the more glamorous address of the two. The George V's case rests on its indoor pool, health club and steam room, which the Plaza Athénée doesn't list; if a proper spa and pool matter to your stay, that's the one point in its favour worth the premium.
The look and the feel
Four Seasons Hotel George V
The George V occupies a 1928 building remade in the 1990s by Pierre-Yves Rochon, all gilt boiseries, vast tapestries and the famous Jeff Leatham flower arrangements that fill the lobby with colour and scent the moment you walk in. Le Cinq is a chandeliered dining room under Christian Le Squer, formal enough to feel like an occasion. The courtyard and bar have a hushed, old-money weight to them, the kind of hotel where the marble and the staff both seem permanently polished.
Guests who want a full spa, indoor pool and steam room as part of the stay, not just a room to sleep in.
Hôtel Plaza Athénée
The Plaza Athénée is known for its red awnings and geraniums along Avenue Montaigne, and inside for the Alain Ducasse dining room and the Bar du Plaza with its illuminated onyx counter. Rooms run to marble bathrooms and pale Directoire-style furnishings, and the better ones look straight at the Eiffel Tower down the avenue. It sits among the couture houses, so the crowd outside is fashion-week rather than tourist.
Guests who want the Avenue Montaigne address and Eiffel Tower views without paying the George V's premium.
Choosing the Plaza Athénée over the George V means giving up the indoor pool, health club and steam room that the George V offers.
The George V is the more theatrical, opulent room to sit in, with its flowers and gilding, but the Plaza Athénée's onyx bar and Montaigne façade have more restrained, fashion-world elegance, and for pure beauty of place it's a close call decided by taste rather than luxury.
The numbers
| Four Seasons Hotel George V | Hôtel Plaza Athénée | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $3,483 | $2,323 |
| Guest rating | 9.8/10 | 9.4/10 |
| Reviews | 88 | 350 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 6 | 6 |
| Distance apart | 376 m |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only Four Seasons Hotel George V has
- Pool
Only Hôtel Plaza Athénée has
- Pet
What guests actually say
Four Seasons Hotel George V
- exceptional attentive staff service
- special personal touches for celebrations
- exquisite dining at Le Cinq
- poor treatment of non-guests
“This is what a Palace hotel should feel like.”
Hôtel Plaza Athénée
- faultless service and location
- comfortable bed
- no pool, improvised gym, small lobby
- booking cancelled without notice
“Everything was faultless. The perfect hotel. Food, location, staff, rooms were all outstanding.”
Four Seasons guests come away happier, as reviews consistently describe exceptional, personalised service and memorable experiences, while Plaza Athénée guests report thinner facilities and a booking mishap.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-10
Four Seasons Hotel George V
- Superior Room Two TwinsRoom Only · free cancellation$3,479
- Superior Room KingRoom Only · free cancellation$3,479
- Double Room King Bed - Superior - ViewRoom Only · free cancellation$3,483
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
Four Seasons Hotel George V
10/10
“40th Anniversary Stay”
Absolutely wonderful experience celebrating our 40th Anniversary. Thank you to Anna from Guest Experiences for creating the most wonderful special surprise in our suite. The handwritten cards we will treasure forever and our grandchildren will adore the soft toys . Our dessert treats were incredible as was the never know Sparkling Tea from Copenhagen and the Champagne for us to have with our room service dinner. Our
10/10
“Absolutely exquisite”
It was my birthday today and my partner reserved a table at this exquisite hotel and the legendary Le Cinq restaurant. From the moment we arrived, we were treated like royalty, nothing was ever too much trouble for the staff. We had dinner at Le Cinq, the hotel’s three-Michelin-star restaurant, and it truly deserves every single star. The food was extraordinary, and the service absolutely sublime. Frank was exceptio
Hôtel Plaza Athénée
10/10
Herşeyi begendim
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
Four Seasons Hotel George V
Indulge in Luxury at the Spa where you can unwind with massages, body treatments, and facials. For recreation, enjoy the health club, indoor pool, and steam room. Fine Dining Experience awaits at Le Cinq, one of the palace's 4 restaurants. Enjoy French cuisine or opt for 24-hour room service. End your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Convenient Amenities…
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
Four Seasons Hotel George V
- Elevator
- Free airport transportation
- Conference space
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Health club
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Porter/bellhop
- Express check-out
- Full-service spa
- Wedding services
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free wired internet
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- 24-hour business center
- Conference center
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
31 Avenue George V, Paris, Paris, 7500825 Avenue Montaigne
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