Mandarin Oriental, Paris

Make yourself at home in one of the 135 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations and LCD televisions. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary, while video game consoles and digital programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hairdryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the palace's 24-hour room service. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favourite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee. LOCALIZE

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 3 hot tubs, a steam room and a 24-hour fitness centre. Additional features at this palace include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services and free babysitting.

Featured amenities include limo/town car service, express check-in and express check-out. Planning an event in Paris? This palace has 1076 square feet (100 square metres) of space consisting of conference space and 4 meeting rooms. A round-trip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).

With a stay at Mandarin Oriental, Paris, you'll be centrally located in Paris, steps from Place Vendôme and 9 minutes by foot from Champs-Élysées. This family-friendly palace is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Palais Garnier and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Rue de Rivoli.