A palace hotel that combines classic French style with contemporary touches, the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme is perfectly placed for jewellery shopping on the square below, as well as for trips to the Louvre and Galeries Lafayette. If getting to the spa sounds like too much effort, book a suite that comes with its own (the Presidential or Impériale). The Michelin-starred restaurant has a chef’s table experience, and cabinets dedicated to both cigars and cheese.