le meurice ( Paris )

In a grand 19th-century building across from the Tuileries Garden, this palatial hotel is a 13-minute walk from the Louvre Museum and a 5-minute walk from the nearest metro station.

Opulent rooms, some with balconies, feature Louis XVI style decor, chandeliers and marble bathrooms, as well as flat-screens and Wi-Fi. Suites offer separate living rooms; upgraded suites add claw-foot baths. A 4-bedroom rooftop suite has a terrace with 360 degree city views.

There are 2 ornate, upscale restaurants; 1 with frescoes, decorative screens and a marble fireplace. Other amenities include a stately bar, a patisserie and a posh spa. Breakfast is available.