Paris

One of Paris's official palace hotels on Avenue Montaigne, with Eiffel Tower views from many rooms, a Dior spa and haute couture on the doorstep. The red-awninged façade is a city landmark in its own right.

Grand palace hotel on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré with a rooftop pool overlooking the city, a large interior garden and the three-Michelin-starred restaurant Epicure. Service is regularly rated among the best in Paris.

Hidden behind a leafy courtyard directly on the Place des Vosges, this intimate boutique hotel pairs 17th-century architecture with a small spa. The quietest luxury address in the Marais.

Stylish boutique hotel in a former townhouse near the covered passages, known for its courtyard restaurant and rooftop bar. Rooms are compact but cleverly designed — a favourite with design-minded travellers.

Contemporary design hotel on the border of the Marais and Sentier, with raw concrete interiors, an Italian restaurant and a rooftop terrace overlooking the city's zinc roofs. Well placed for both sightseeing and nightlife.

Converted 19th-century textile factory on a quiet side street near Oberkampf's bar scene — industrial-chic rooms, a small sauna and honest prices for the quality. The Marais is a 15-minute walk away.

The Dutch chain's signature compact rooms with wall-to-wall windows and tablet-controlled everything, right beside Gare de Lyon. Ideal for travellers arriving by TGV or heading on to Lyon and the south.

Long-standing budget favourite on a quiet square in the heart of the Marais — simple, clean rooms at some of the lowest rates you will find this central. Books out weeks ahead, so reserve early.