| it comes to staying in a city, you often seem to be | | | | The City: Paris |
| spoilt for choice when choosing a luxury hotel. | | | | The Hotel: The Plaza Athenee |
| Sometimes, though, there is a hotel that stands out | | | | Since it first opened its doors in 1911, this luxury hotel |
| from the rest through an amazing location, unique | | | | has provided the very best accommodation in the |
| facilities, or just the quality of its service. Some of | | | | heart of Paris. Located between the Champs Elysees |
| these luxury hotels are renowned as the most famous | | | | and the Eiffel Tower, the Plaza Athenee is in a perfect |
| or prestigious in their respective cities, while others are | | | | central location. And with members of staff |
| not as well known but remain the accommodation of | | | | outnumbering rooms by three to one at this luxury |
| choice for discerning visitors. Here are the hotels of | | | | hotel, a high quality of service comes guaranteed. |
| choice for five of the most exciting cities around the | | | | As well as being perhaps the best place to stay in |
| world. | | | | France’s capital, the Plaza Athenee is also one |
| The City: Marrakesh | | | | of the trendiest places to drink thanks to its famous |
| The Hotel: La Sultana | | | | cocktail bar. If this wasn’t enough, Alain |
| Staying at this luxurious Moroccan Riad is like taking a | | | | Ducasse, the most acclaimed chef in France – |
| step back in time, as great efforts have been made to | | | | with a total of 14 Michelin stars – is Head Chef, |
| make La Sultana a real feast for the eyes. It is laid out | | | | making a stay at this hotel a serious culinary delight. |
| in traditional style around a central courtyard, and each | | | | The City: London |
| of the lounges and bedrooms are decorated with | | | | The Hotel: Charlotte Street Hotel |
| antique furniture, marble bathrooms, sculptured ceilings, | | | | For those looking for the finest boutique hotel in |
| and paintings alongside the traditional features of a | | | | London, they need look no further than the Charlotte |
| luxury hotel room. | | | | Street Hotel. Perfectly located in London’s |
| This hotel has more to it than just opulent | | | | West End, this hotel is filled with Bloomsbury paintings |
| décor. It is a complete spa hotel, with an | | | | and bronze statues – all adding to the warmth |
| amazing hammam, sauna, and a beauty centre | | | | and difference of the place. Every bedroom is uniquely |
| offering numerous luxury health treatments. Rounding | | | | decorated with artworks and handmade furniture, and |
| off the hotel’s features are a restaurant, | | | | the décor is an elegant mixture of art-deco and |
| elegant bar and a swimming pool. For a taste of | | | | contemporary. This boutique hotel also features a |
| traditional Moroccan luxury, hotels don’t get any | | | | cinema showing black and white classics, a gym and |
| better than this. | | | | classic cuisine is available downstairs at Oscars, the |
| The City: Rome | | | | bar and restaurant of the Charlotte Street Hotel. |
| The Hotel: Portrait Suites | | | | The City: Geneva |
| There are plenty of big name luxury hotels in Rome, | | | | The Hotel: La Reserve |
| but if you are looking for something a little different, a | | | | This luxury spa hotel is undoubtedly one of the finest |
| stay at the Portrait Suites, located on the famous Via | | | | places to stay for a visit to Geneva, even though it is |
| Condotti, could be perfect for you. Elegance and class | | | | located just outside the city itself! La Reserve is in the |
| are the essential qualities at this boutique hotel, and | | | | middle of a ten acre park on the edge of Lake |
| it’s no surprise – the hotel is owned and | | | | Geneva and the city can be reached by a daily boat |
| run by the Ferragamo fashion house. | | | | service. The décor of this spa hotel reflects its |
| With only 14 studios and suites, this is a highly exclusive | | | | beautiful surroundings and mahogany and marble keep |
| place to stay and, as you would expect from this | | | | a classy and natural feel throughout. The magnificent |
| “fashion hotel”, the décor of the | | | | spa offers a great range of health and beauty |
| suites is stylish and tasteful. Particular importance is | | | | treatments and the hotel also features three |
| placed on the materials used, including boar skin and | | | | outstanding restaurants. For a relaxing holiday in |
| marble, and each studio is furnished with a bar corner, | | | | beautiful surroundings, it is hard to beat La Reserve. |
| kitchenette and other mod cons. | | | | |