The Bar/Lounge at Mandarin Oriental, Paris

"The absurdly glamorous split-level Royale Mandarin Suite houses works by Man Ray, and a custom guilloche metal spiral staircase you can use to traipse between a private bar, study, kitchen, and gym"

"Atmospheric Bar 8, whose internally lit bar is hewn from a single block of stone, is a chic spot for a before-dinner drink, nightcap, or just to relax with friends over small plates and a bottle of wine"

"It features dark wood walls inlaid with Lalique crystals and a nine-ton block of brown Spanish marble that serves as the bar"

"The Royale Orientale Suite (from $16,740) is a worthy splurge for its pergola-topped terrace where you can lounge by day or enjoy an alfresco dinner by night"

"The hotel's grandest suite, the Suite Royale Mandarin—yours for close to US$25,000 per night—features a living room, dining room with a bar, an office and a steam bath, but its best features are the terrace offering a 360-degree view, and the tub with its great view of the Eiffel Tower"