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Hôtel Plaza Athénée vs Prince de Galles
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: Prince de Galles is $852 a night less. They are 409 metres apart.
Hôtel Plaza Athénée
$2,420/ night, 2026-10-10
+ $252 taxes & fees · Free cancellation
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The honest take
Book the Plaza Athénée if you want the full red-awning, Eiffel Tower spectacle and don't mind paying for it at $3,399 a night. Book the Prince de Galles if you want nearly the same address and standard of service for $372 less, with a quieter, more clubbable Art Deco atmosphere. Both sit on the same 400-metre stretch between Avenue Montaigne and Avenue George V, so the location argument is a wash. The gap between them is really about scale and theatre, not quality.
The look and the feel
Hôtel Plaza Athénée
The Plaza Athénée is the Paris hotel that photographs as Paris itself: the red geraniums under the awnings on Avenue Montaigne, the grey zinc roofline, the Cour Jardin lit up at night with its ivy-covered walls. Inside, Patrick Jouin's redesign layered mid-century French glamour over the belle époque bones, with a lot of grey, silver leaf and mirrored surfaces in the lobby, and the famous Bar du Plaza with its cobalt-blue bottle-lined counter. Rooms run to marble bathrooms and personalised minibars, and the top suites look straight down the avenue at the Eiffel Tower. It draws a crowd that wants to be seen doing so, couture houses and fashion week regulars included.
Right for guests who want the landmark, the view of the Eiffel Tower, and the sense of staying inside a piece of Paris iconography.
Prince de Galles
The Prince de Galles is Art Deco through and through, built in 1928, with a mosaic-tiled courtyard, geometric ironwork and a warmer, more residential feel than its grander neighbours. The restoration leaned into original details: terrazzo floors, bronze fittings, a jewel-box bar with a curved marble counter that feels more like a private members' room than a hotel lounge. It's a five-minute walk from the Champs-Élysées but the atmosphere inside is hushed rather than showy, the kind of place regulars return to because the staff remember them.
Right for guests who want equivalent five-star comfort and a genuine Art Deco interior without the premium or the crowd of a marquee address.
Neither listing shows the other holding an amenity it lacks; the difference is the Plaza Athénée's five restaurants against the Prince de Galles' single Norbert Tarayre restaurant, and the extra scale and name recognition that comes with the higher rate.
The Plaza Athénée is the more spectacular room to walk into, but the Prince de Galles is the more beautiful one to sit still in, its Art Deco detailing has more craft and less spectacle.
The numbers
| Hôtel Plaza Athénée | Prince de Galles | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $2,420 | $1,568 |
| Guest rating | 9.4/10 | 9.2/10 |
| Reviews | 350 | 183 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 6 | 6 |
| Distance apart | 409 m |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only Hôtel Plaza Athénée has
Nothing on our list that Prince de Galles lacks.
Only Prince de Galles has
Nothing on our list that Hôtel Plaza Athénée lacks.
What guests actually say
Hôtel Plaza Athénée
- faultless food, location, staff, rooms
- great location and bed
- booking cancelled without notice
- no pool, improvised gym, small lobby
Prince de Galles
- excellent customer service at reception and concierge
- gorgeous rooms and furnishings
- great location on beautiful street
- understaffed reception and concierge
- late check-in despite high room rate
“Excellent customer service, including at reception, concierge, and bellhop.”
Plaza Athénée's guests describe a more consistently flawless stay, while Prince de Galles' reviewers more often note staffing and check-in frustrations despite praising the decor.
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
Prince de Galles
- Art Deco King Room with BalconyRoom Only$1,568
- Art DéCo Super King RoomRoom Only$1,568
- Run of HouseRoom Only$1,568
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
Prince de Galles
10/10
“Upscale hotel with excellent customer service”
4 night stay in August. Excellent customer service, including at reception, concierge, and bellhop. We don't usually use concierge at hotels but they were extremely helpful in quickly arranging tickets for us to sold out tourist attractions. Small room but comfortable bed and clean bed. Only downside was not having my Marriot nightly upgrade award honored, even though the Marriott app showed availability in highe
6/10
“I guess it’s our first and last time there!”
I guess we are used to different kind of service in Paris. The location is good, the hotel offers reasonable rooms but overall service needs huge improvement. The concierge needs proper staffing, the reception needs proper staffing, the only place that has good staffing is the restaurant. The hotel as is the case with many hotels in Paris is quite old but the rooms relatively ok apart from the bathroom in the suite
10/10
“Top notch”
Fabulous hotel! Will not be disappointed.
About each
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
Prince de Galles
Luxury and Elegance Experience the timeless charm of The Prince de Galles, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Paris. Immerse yourself in 5-star service and Art Deco sophistication, just steps away from the Champs-Elysées. Unparalleled Location Nestled on Avenue George V, our hotel offers proximity to luxury boutiques, the serene Seine River, and iconic Parisian…
Check-in — · Check-out 12:00 PM
Facilities, in full
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
Prince de Galles
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Garden
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
Where they are
25 Avenue Montaigne33, avenue George V
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