Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris, Paris, France

The hotel's credentials are impeccable - it opened in 1928 in honor of George V of England, grandfather of Queen Elizabeth and has hosted the royal, the rich and the powerful ever since - it's also the classic Paris honeymoon hotel. Everyone should stay here once.

• The ego boost you get from walking through the doors
• The fabulous, decadent suites
• Probably the worlds most creative flowers

• Paupers - it's more suitable for princes
• Small-scale intimacy

"Gold List", Conde Nast Traveller 05; Le Cinq was awarded Three Michelin Stars

The hotel is very family-friendly, and invites children to take a behind-the-scenes tour of the hotel and restaurant. They will provide extra beds in the larger rooms for children, and offer interconnecting rooms for families. The hotel restaurant has a special children's menu, and the staff will leave a personalized t-shirt and small bathrobe in the room as part of their childrens program.

Le Cinq has been called "a portal of heaven"; Chef Philippe Legendre has earned two Michelin stars for his forward-thinking French cuisine. The very elegant dining room is dressed in grey and gold and the tablecloths, china and silver were all created specifically for the hotel.