Lobby at the Hotel Plaza Athenee; Paris, France

The renowneda part of the Dorchester Collection Iconic red awnings and chestnut trees welcome guests to the historic setting, It’s all about luxury — inside and out. The avenue is lined with high-end shops such as Christian Dior (guests have access to the Dior Institute for a full range of beauty and spa treatments), Prada, and Chanel. And inside, like flat-screen TVs and marble baths. Plus, the Art Deco Suites were recently updated with state-of-the art bedside lamps designed to cure jet lag symptoms through soothing lights and sounds, and other suites are now hooked up with high-def music systems. But it comes at a high price — and Wi-Fi isn’t even included in that cost.

Restaurant Plaza Athenee at the Hotel Plaza Athenee; Paris, France

View from the Eiffel Suite at the Hotel Plaza Athenee; Paris, France

Dior Institut at the Hotel Plaza Athenee; Paris, France

Courtyard at the Hotel Plaza Athenee; Paris, France

Eiffel Suite at the Hotel Plaza Athenee; Paris, France

Bar du Plaza Athenee at the Hotel Plaza Athenee; Paris, France