Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme

It's a pleasure to find the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme, where neither opulence nor friendliness are in short supply. Whether you're chatting with Pur' Restaurant's Head Chef Jean-François Rouquette about the high notes of a dining experience or discussing the best place to go shopping for a little black dress with the hotel's concierge, the staff are genuine and interested. That's a precious thing in Paris; with so much to do, it's an extra luxury to rely on the wisdom of the people who live there.

Open the windows of your guestroom at Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme, and the sights, sounds, and smells of la Rue de la Paix pour in, right at the heart of the City of Lights. The 168 rooms and suites show off design with some surprisingly compatible sources. Classical European features tie together Eastern accents and contemporary lines with limestone pillars and dramatic sculptures. It's hard not to reach out and stroke the hotel's buttery mahogany paneling, used liberally throughout.