Hôtel Plaza Athénée, Dorchester Collection

Plaza Athénée has been turning heads since the Belle Époque, and it’s not about to stop now. The red awnings are famous, the Eiffel Tower views are the kind that make postcards jealous, and the crowd is equal parts fashion elite and Hollywood royalty. Rooms are grand, chandeliers are everywhere, and the Dior Spa takes pampering to another level. Michelin-starred dining serves proper French food, and there's four other fab restaurants to choose from.