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Chateau de Rhodes

A beautiful Château dating from 1797, and vastly extended in 1861, which has been immaculately restored. Rich in history, the property was once the Domaine of Isabelle de Foix in 1402 and the castle was subsequently the property of Jean-Louis de Narbonne until the 18th century.

Rebuilt after the French revolution, the property benefits from distant views of the Pyrenees and is conveniently located approximately one hour’s drive (90 kms) from Toulouse with its international airport, and one and a half hour’s drive from Carcassonne, in the department of Ariege.

Splendide Royal

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Le Cinq Codet

A 4-minute walk from École Militaire metro station, this sleek hotel set in a 1930s building in the 7th arr. is 1 km from the Rodin Museum and 2 km from the Eiffel Tower.

The sophisticated, modern rooms come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and iPod docks, as well as Nespresso machines and minibars. Upgraded rooms add free-standing tubs and/or loft bedrooms, while suites offer private terraces and/or whirlpool tubs.

There’s a refined restaurant/bar with patio seating. Other amenities include an exercise room, an open-air spa, a hot tub and a hammam. Breakfast is available for a fee.

Westin

A block from the Tuileries Garden, this grand hotel is a 7-minute walk from Place de la Concorde and a 15-minute walk from The Louvre.

Sophisticated rooms offer plush furnishings, Wi-Fi (fee) and flat-screen TVs. Some rooms provide views of the Eiffel Tower or The Louvre. Suites add separate living areas; upgraded suites feature ornate furnishing and chandeliers.

There’s a luxe spa and a gym, plus a chic brasserie, a lavish bar, and a breezy Mediterranean-inspired terrace with olive trees and a fountain. Other amenities include a business center and 2,000 sq m of meeting space, including 3 ornate function rooms with 19th-century frescoes.

Edouard 7

A 4-minute walk from the Opera metro station, this stylish hotel housed in the historic Parisian home of Edward VII is a 10-minute walk from the Louvre Museum.

Individually styled rooms are furnished in a plush manner with luxe en suite bathrooms, plus flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi and minibars. Suites add sitting areas with pull-out sofas and iPod docks, while some feature private balconies.

Amenities include an upscale restaurant and a trendy cocktail bar. There’s also an exercise room, in-room massage treatments, a business center and 2 meeting rooms. Breakfast is available.