The Reach Key West

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Set along a private beach on the Atlantic Ocean, this posh resort is a 5-minute walk from the Southernmost Point of the Continental US and 13 minutes’ walk from the Hemingway Home and Museum. It’s a mile from US-1.

Refined rooms have Wi-Fi, flat-screens and balconies, as well as minifridges, and tea and coffeemakers. Suites provide sitting areas or separate living rooms. Some quarters offer ocean views. Room service is available.

Amenities include a seafood restaurant, an outdoor pool and a gym, plus sunloungers on the beach. There’s also an area shuttle, valet parking and breakfast.

Villa Premiere Puerto Vallarta

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Overlooking the waters of Bahía de Banderas on the Pacific Ocean, this upscale adults-only hotel is 2 km from the Malecón boardwalk.

Contemporary rooms feature colorful accents, and provide private balconies with bay views. All have free Wi-Fi and smart TVs, as well as minibars and coffeemakers. Suites include in-room whirlpool tubs and sitting areas. Some have rooftop terraces with hot tubs and hammocks. Room service is offered.

Parking is free. There are 3 polished restaurants and 2 bars (1 is a pool bar). Other amenities include 2 outdoor pools, a luxe spa, and a fitness center offering yoga on the beach. Breakfast is available for a fee.

JW Marquis – Miami

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This upscale hotel off US-1 is 5.4 miles from Ocean Drive and the Art Deco District, and a mile from NBA games at American Airlines Arena.

Sophisticated, modern rooms feature Wi-Fi (fee), 52-inch flat-screen TVs and iPod docks, plus minibars and coffeemakers; some feature floor-to-ceiling windows with city views. Suites add separate living rooms. Upgraded quarters have access to a club lounge with complimentary breakfast and snacks.

Amenities include an acclaimed Mediterranean restaurant, an international eatery with big-screen sports, and a casual cafe. There’s a heated outdoor pool with city views, as well as a fitness room with classes.

The Palms – Miami

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This sophisticated beachfront hotel is 1.6 miles from shopping on Lincoln Road and 1.3 miles from Miami Beach Botanical Garden.

Posh rooms and suites, decorated with pops of bright color, have 32-inch flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers and iPod docks. Bathrooms feature rainfall showerheads. Suites add balconies, and some have ocean views. Room service is available 24/7.

A resort fee covers Wi-Fi, gym access and beach gear. An outdoor pool, with cabanas and a tiki bar, is surrounded by tropical gardens leading to the beach. An elegant restaurant serves farm-to-table fare. There’s a spa offering massages and other treatments (surcharge).

Splendide Royal

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Set in the 8th arr., this sophisticated hotel is a minute’s walk from shops and cafes, 2 minutes on foot from the Élysée Palace and a 7-minute walk from Champs-Élysées-Clemenceau metro station.

Featuring marble bathrooms, city views and elegant decor, the posh suites come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars, as well as espresso machines and sitting areas. Upgraded suites add separate living rooms, and family quarters offer 2 bedrooms.

Amenities include an upscale Italian restaurant, and a guest lounge area with a self-service bar. Pets are welcome for a fee.

Esprit St Germain

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Surrounded by the shops and bars of the 6th arr., this upscale boutique hotel is a 4-minute walk from the Musée du Luxembourg and a 5-minute walk from Odéon metro station.

Luxe, refined rooms are individually decorated. All rooms come with WiFi, flat-screen TVs and minibars, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities. Some feature exposed beams and/or terraces with views of the city.

Breakfast is offered for a surcharge, and there are complimentary drinks in the 2 guest lounges. Other amenities include a fitness center with city views, a sauna, a steam room and a meeting room.

Cheval Blanc

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Facing the Pont-Neuf, Cheval Blanc Paris unveils a new page in the history of Paris and of the Parisians. Cheval Blanc inspires the City of Light with a singular, vibrant, brilliant energy. Cheval Blanc beats to the rhythm of Paris, embraces its emotions, captures its spirit.

Montalembert

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Set on the Left Bank, this upscale hotel is a 3-minute walk from Rue du Bac metro station and an 8-minute walk from the Musée d’Orsay.

Refined rooms are either modern or traditional, and come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, DVD players and iPod docks. Suites add lounges and Nespresso machines, and some feature Eiffel Tower views. An upgraded suite adds plush furnishings.

Breakfast is available daily (fee). There’s an elegant upscale restaurant with valet parking and a seasonal terrace. There are also several meeting rooms, including a lounge with a fireplace. The hotel hosts regular literary and artistic events.

Hyatt Madeleine

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Set in the 8th arr., this upscale hotel is a 6-minute walk from Saint-Lazare metro station and 2.1 km from the Louvre.

The modern rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screens and iPod docks, plus marble bathrooms and minibars. Suites add separate living areas, pull-out sofas and espresso machines. Room service is available 24/7.

There’s a cozy cafe with street views, and an elegant tapas restaurant with a striking glass roof and weekly live jazz. Other amenities include a steam room, a sauna, and a spa offering massages and beauty treatments. There’s also a 24/7 exercise room and a business center, as well as 4 meeting rooms and parking (fee).

Intercontinental Legrand

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Dating from 1862, this opulent hotel overlooking the Palais Garnier opera house is a 3-minute walk from the shops of Boulevard Haussmann, and a 4-minute walk from Opéra metro station.

Elegant, Napoleon III-style rooms feature satellite TV, Wi-Fi (fee) and minibars. Some have 4-poster beds and/or opera house views; club level rooms offer access to a lounge with free appetizers. Suites add living rooms, pull-out sofas and/or dining tables.

There’s a renowned fine-dining restaurant, a sleek bar and an atrium restaurant, plus a day spa, a fitness room and a steam room. Other amenities include a business center and 23 meeting rooms.