"Plaza Athénée employs one of our favorite combinations: historic elegance and Art Deco cool. Opened in 1913, it was hip as early as the 1930s, when the bar hosted French dancers like Josephine Baker and Italian singers like Rudolph Valentino. These days, a thorough renovation keeps the hotel at the cutting edge of luxury, while traditional opulence remains in the form of silk curtains and ornate chandeliers (not to mention the outstanding wine list)." - The MICHELIN Guide