Fodor's Expert Review Bulgari Hôtel Paris

Another high-luxury hideout on Paris's gilded Golden Triangle, it took 10 years to accomplish the Bulgari's transformation from a humdrum 1970s post office into the epitome of bespoke splendor, right down to the smallest details. Expansive, light-filled rooms—some with terraces almost as big as the room—feature gorgeous interiors in noble materials like lustrous wood, plush carpets, luxury bedding, and vast travertine marble baths. The restaurant's menu was "designed" by three-star Italian chef Niko Romito and the bar is a lavish place to settle in for a cocktail. Views of Paris from the upper-floor rooms and from the lovely rooftop garden are spectacular.