The Bar/Lounge at Le Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris

"The spaces brim with contemporary art—photos, paintings, collages—and there's a terrific bar, several beautifully decorated (if very expensive) restaurants, including the French-specialty La Cuisine, a smart boutique shilling art books and design objects, and a Clarins spa"

"To wit, restaurant La Cuisine’s lavishly flamboyant chandeliers and the dazzling 1930’s style Le Bar Long, which actually has, well, no bar"

"Large and skylit, with plenty of comfy lounge chairs, this is one not-to-miss feature of the hotel"

"The spaces brim with contemporary art—photos, paintings, collages—and there’s a terrific bar, several beautifully decorated (if very expensive) restaurants, including Matsuhisa Paris by Nobu Matsuhisa, a smart boutique shilling art books and design objects, and a sexy Clarins spa"

"Located in the heart of the luxury hotel, the bar serves breakfast, snacks, afternoon tea, tapas and also has a late-night menu"

"Smoke gets in your eyes in La Fumee Rouge, the cigar bar, and the chic concept store, Le Royal Eclaireur, stocks Lanvin blouses, Moncler timepieces and vintage objets d’art"

"Downstairs works particularly well, with an illuminated cocktail bar and courtyard garden"

"Guests who want to join the Cigar Club gain entrance to a private lounge and are given their own private humidor in which to stock their Havanas"

"In addition, Il Carpaccio serves upscale Italian fare, La Cuisine offers breakfast and brunch and Le Long Bar pays tribute to the 1930s"