Monsieur George Hotel & Spa, Paris

One of the pioneers of boutique hotel design, Anouska Hempel, has brought her magic to Monsieur George, transforming a typical Parisian building into a luxurious den of hospitality. A spa shares the basement with the exclusive wine cellar. There are rooms with balconies and rooms hidden by gardens (one of which supplies herbs to the kitchen and bar). There’s a suite under the eaves and a suspended patio. The views of the Eiffel Tower are unrivaled. The bar is mirrored and the restaurant looks like something out of A Thousand and One Nights.