Top 6 Paris Luxury Hotels

A stay at the George V (pronounced George Sank) is the ultimate Parisian experience. This luxurious hotel near the Champs Elysees has long been famous for catering to its guests. You may also recognize its delicately appointed lobby, which was the setting for a scene in the film, "French Kiss."

The Inter-Continental is another of Paris' best addresses. The hotel, already upper crust, recently underwent a multi-million-dollar renovation that kept it closed for a year and a half. The best part is, with the newly-unveiled hotel, there are some deals that make this upscale hotel within the price range of some commoners, at least for a night. This is an ideal hotel for indulging in fabulous spa treatments.

The Victoria Palace in Paris is a delicately-appointed oasis in the city's hip Montparnasse neighborhood. The four-star hotel has several nice touches such as the weather report delivered nightly to your room. While it isn't in the center of Paris, it is close to Luxembourg Gardens and St. Germain de Pres. The rooms are rather large, especially for Paris. But it's the little things and the outstanding service that make visitors feel like royalty.

Feel like royalty, if for a brief time, with a stay at the infinitely regal Ritz Paris. The rooms and the hotel itself are like a mini visit to Versailles. If you truly have the means, splurge for one of the prestige suites like the Ernest Hemingway, Coco Chanel or Elton John. This is also the ultimate place for families. Children are indulged, with a welcome gift, pint-sized robes and a cuddly toy. Little ones can also take swimming or cooking lessons.

The Park Hyatt Paris Vendome is not just any hotel. It's a fantastic, artfully decorated, courteously staffed hotel, with a newly renovated, gorgeous site that has been brilliantly constructed out of five different buildings. The neighborhood is first-class, a brisk walk from some of the most chi-chi shops in all of Paris, and so is the staff.

There are few things more indulgent than staying in an actual castle. Live like royalty at this chateau converted into a fine hotel. The rooms are beautifully decorated, and the 150-acre grounds are ideal for walking. The restaurant has fine, memorable cuisine. Although the chateau is not located in Paris, it is about an hour from Paris. It is, however, in an ideal for location for exploring Versailles, Chartres and the lovely, chateau-filled Loire Valley.