Top Rated Accommodations in Rest of France

Just off the Champs-Élysées, this four-star hotel offers excellent service in luxurious surroundings. A superb crystal chandelier graces the main gray marble foyer, and the hotel's Louis XIII lounge features an exquisite Renaissance-style fireplace. Bedrooms contain an impressive array of Louis XVI antique furniture and artwork. The hotel's elegant Le Cinq restaurant, awarded two stars by the Michelin Guide, overlooks a pretty marble courtyard, and the breakfast lounge is popular with the media crowd.

Even those visiting Paris for the first time will be familiar with the inspiration behind the names of the four rooms at La Villa Paris: Opéra, Champs Elysées, Concorde and Bastille. Marie Funke, the owner of this red brick mansion, is determined to make your stay a memorable one, and does a lot more than just prepare fantastic breakfasts to ensure your satisfaction. You can depend on her, not only for information on nearby attractions, but also for packed lunches for outings. All the rooms are comfortable, but perhaps the most special one is the elegant Champs Elysées, which even has a Jacuzzi. Start your day with some delicious French pastries, croissants and hot beverages, after which you can head out to explore the nearby Parc Montsouris and Musée Jean Moulin. Take your own time, as you can let yourself in at any time with your own key.

Sleep in class at this five-star deluxe hotel occupying the prestigious Rue de la Paix in the heart of the city. Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme offers the splendors of luxury accommodations in a contemporary setting graced with designs by celebrated architect Ed Tuttle. From the traditional Park Queen room to the lavish Imperial Suite, each abode is furnished with high-end amenities with an underlying wood, silk and bronze theme. The signature Hyatt hospitality extends to the myriad facilities- from the onsite restaurants, including the Michelin starred Pur' to the exquisite Le Spa. To take care of all your business needs, there's a state-of-the-art business center aided by secretarial services and Hyatt event planning along with wireless internet access throughout the premises. So, whether on a family vacation or a business trip, staying with Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme is certainly going to enhance your visit to the City of Lights.

What used to be the home of Prince Roland Bonaparte has now been transformed into Europe's very first Shangri-La Hotel. This ultra-luxurious hotel, situated just a stone's throw away from the Champs-Élysées, makes a great starting point from which to explore all that the City of Light has to offer, and you don't even have to leave your room to begin your explorations! Many rooms afford spectacular views of the Eiffel Tower, and you can even see the River Seine. You don't even have to venture out to fulfill your gastronomic needs; La Bauhinia is ideal for a light meal, whereas Shang Palace offers you an elaborate Cantonese dining experience. All this luxury comes at a price, though; be prepared to shell out an exorbitant amount!

This legendary hotel is owned by the royal Brunei family. The Avenue Montaigne location serves it well and puts guests within earshot of many prominent attractions. Entirely renovated in 2001, the hotel's rooms are decorated in an art deco style with impressive attention to detail without holding back on extravagance. The majority of the rooms look out onto a courtyard embellished with a waterfall and Virginia creepers. In the basement there is a fitness center with beautiful mahogany woodwork and equipped with Cybex exercise machines. The hotel's restaurants and bar are managed by Alain Ducasse, one of France's most famous chefs.

The stylish charm of Paris does not stop at the door. With 99 beautiful rooms and 39 posh suites to choose from, the Mandarin Oriental Paris is the epitome of a chic accommodation. Only steps away from the Louvre, Tuileries Gardens, and the rest of the glitz and glam of the 1st Arrondissement, this hotel finds itself among the most famous landmarks. Not that you need to leave the premises for luxury; there are on-site restaurants, bars, bakeries, a spa, a business center and much more at your disposal.