Haute couture and a Dior spa: My most luxurious night in Paris

Jo KesselNZ Herald·30 Jun, 2026 07:00 AM5 mins to readInside Hôtel Plaza Athénée Paris: Dior spa luxury and celebrity glamour. Photo / Hôtel Plaza AthénéeInside Hôtel Plaza Athénée Paris: Dior spa luxury and celebrity glamour. Photo / Hôtel Plaza AthénéeThe Hôtel Plaza Athénée in Paris is one of only 33 hotels in France holding elite “palace” status. Jo Kessel checks in for a night of celebrity treatment, Champagne cocktails and a Dior spa.

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Haute couture and a Dior spa: My most luxurious night in Paris

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