Hotel Plaza Athenee

Embodying our destinations

Steeped in cultural history, our collection has a special alchemy that is created between our remarkable properties and the people who inhabit them.

Hallmarks of good living, refined elegance and bespoke service, our hotels embody the destinations they’re in, taking you on a journey of discovery and adventure.

Management

Dorchester Collection is a group of nine autonomously run hotels managed by an experienced team led by our CEO Christopher Cowdray. With 30+ years in hotel management and an unwavering passion for hospitality, Cowdray ensured the group’s success in establishing itself as a top player in the luxury hotel market following the formation of Dorchester Collection in 2006. An ardent hotelier and a savvy top manager, Cowdray is the ultimate guardian of the group’s culture and business values.

People

We are a team of people representing 67 nationalities, who love what we do and care enormously for our guests and communities – it’s our staff who receive the most compliments from guests. With an exceptional employee satisfaction rate of 90%, we continue to look for ways to improve the Dorchester Collection experience for our people – and our guests. The Dorchester Collection Code of Conduct sets out our key work practices, including our commitment to non-discrimination, diversity and equal opportunities.