Hôtel Raphael, Paris

This magnificent 4-star hotel, located just a quick walk away from the Champs-Élysées, is also one of the Capital's most prestigious. Built in 1925, many celebrities have stayed here from Marlene Dietrich to Johny Hallyday. The lobby and the bar have a British feel and are decorated with woodwork, pieces of art and Persian carpets. The rooms and suites are all furnished with Louis XV and Louis XVI style furniture and sized exceptionally big according to Paris standards. The staff speaks Spanish, Italian, German and English.