Hotel Costes ( Paris )

Set among trendy boutiques in the 1st arr., this hip hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Tuileries metro station and the Jardin des Tuileries, and an 11-minute walk from the Musée du Louvre.

Elegant, classic rooms feature flat-screen TVs and iPod docks, plus complimentary minibars and Wi-Fi. Opulent suites add living areas. Room service is available 24/7.

There’s a lively restaurant with terrace seating, and a trendy lounge/bar with live sets from international DJs. Other amenities include an indoor pool, a steam room and a gym, as well as a day spa, a perfumery and a rose boutique.