The Best Hotel in Side Trips from Paris, France

A royal welcome awaits you at this shimmering lodging that merges two historic landmark mansions—once occupied by a marquis and a duke—via a glass atrium overlooking an interior garden. From the common areas to the guest rooms, the theme is luxurious elegance with a twist: downstairs, glittering chandeliers, a fabulous staircase, and gorgeously hued plush furniture give the lobby and lounges a palatial feel while the 31 guestrooms—some with views of Versailles—sport a contemporary style that makes for a cozier experience. Guests can linger over a gourmet dinner at the hotel’s handsome La Table des Lumières or enjoy a gourmet lunch or small dishes and drinks at the refined Bar des Philosophes. But the pièce de réstistance is Paris pastry star Pierre Hermé’s resplendent café, with soaring mirrors, glittering chandeliers, rosy banquettes, and high arched windows that face the palace. The serene spa offers a full range of treatments as well as a hammam, a sauna, and a small fitness room.