Pedal around Paris...

The bicycle has arrived in Paris!  Starting with Vélib, the new city-wide bicycle renting program, traveling on two wheels is the hottest way to explore the City of Lights.  Hôtel Plaza Athénée is now offering guests a piece of the action with “the Plaza touch”: a chic and comfortable geranium-red bicycle with all the trimmings.

Based on a Dutch model, the bicycle combines luxury and practicality.  Cheery red leather panniers are attached to either side of the rack, permitting cyclists to tote that day’s shopping back to the hotel.  An elegant golden bike lock comes with a matching key that can be worn around the neck, and a Plaza-red helmet ensures safety without sacrificing style. 

Just imagine!  The freedom of taking a leisurely ride along the Seine, sun shining overhead, with a gourmet picnic tucked snugly behind….

The bicycles are available to hotel guests through the concierge team at Plaza Athénée.  Upon special request, they are also available for purchase – a very special souvenir from the quintessential Parisian Palace.

Hôtel Plaza Athénée, located on the prestigious Avenue Montaigne, is one of the Dorchester Collection, the world-leading London based manager and operator of individual luxury hotels. Entirely redecorated, it has preserved its classical French style while adding an innovative touch. Chef Alain Ducasse oversees the entire dining operations of the Plaza Athénée and has also his own award-winning restaurant inside the hotel. The Bar du Plaza Athénée is the trendy place in Paris to see and be seen.