City of LIGHT
There are surely few Paris addresses starrier than LaSamaritaine, with its stately art nouveau façade and views over the Seine. And it’s here that LVMH has opened its fifth Cheval Blanc hotel – representing something of a homecoming for the French luxury group – as part of a major renovation project that’s brought the building back to life after it spent more than 15 years shuttered. Interiors by Peter Marino, who had a hand in many of LVMH’s striking stores, imbue its 72 rooms with typically Parisian elegance, and the rooftop boasts one of the best views in the city. From approximately £990 per night (chevalblanc.com).