Hotel de Crillon

Paris, France
Built for King Louis XV in 1758, this ornate palace hotel comes with suites and salons stuffed with gilt, mirrors, and Baccarat crystal, as well as Aubusson carpets and Wedgwood medallions. Dont worry about being lost in the past, because the hotel has been updated with flat-screen televisions and high-speed Internet. Temporarily closing in autumn 2012 for major renovations.