Hotel Plaza Athene

Paris, France
Built in 1911, with a view of the Eiffel Tower, this opulent luxury hotel is frequently named as Frances best. The rooms are overflowing with Art Deco, Regency and Louis XVI furnishings. The cuisine is out of this world thanks to world famous chef Alain Ducasses French restaurant featuring a 35,000-bottle wine cellar (ask for a private wine tasting). If you prefer simpler fare, the house bars include La Terrasse Montaigne and Le Galerie des Gobelins, featuring harp music and delicious pastries. The in-house Dior spa helps complete the package.