The Art of Travel

FROM LIVING GALLERIES TO WORLD-RENOWNED COLLECTIONS, WE PRESENT YOU WITH OUR ROUND-UP OF THE WORLD’S TOP LUXURY HOTELS THAT ARE AS PRETTY AS THE PICTURES THAT HANG WITHIN THEIR EXTRAORDINARY WALLS

Why you should stay:

Nestled on Avenue Hoche, just minutes from some of Paris’s largest tourist attractions such as the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Elysée, Le Royal Monceau Paris is a muststay for couture and culture aficionados alike. In 2013, the hotel was officially awarded the highly prestigious ‘palace distinction’. This places the hotel in a category with only six others in France, and is one step higher than a five star rating. Subsequently, the hotel itself is a masterpiece having been completely redesigned by renowned architect and designer Philippe Starck in 2010. Rooms are decorated with sleek interiors and statement artworks, and the hotel boasts its own private art collection and in-house art gallery known as the Art District that houses four major contemporary art installations across the year. A dedicated Art Concierge is on hand at all times to guide guests around the city’s most sophisticated cultural offerings, and to provide private tours of the hotel’s extensive collection. Can’t miss: After a day of gallery gazing, you’ll want to check in to the hotel’s exclusive My Blend by Clarins Spa. The spa features a 23-metre pool, the longest ever in any Parisian hotel, as well as a treatment menu that is entirely customisable to suit the individual needs of each guest. Prices start at: Dhs2,880 per night for a deluxe room. Website: Raffles.com/Paris