It’s a big title to hold, but Le Meurice is the oldest Parisian Palace. Large in size but ideally discreet, long-time regulars like to book their favourite room knowing that nobody really knows where they’re staying, in a good way. We love that one of their core values is preserving the building’s heritage and history – it opened in 1835 by Charles-Augustin Meurice – while incorporating strong contemporary touches through art (you can thank Philippe Starck for bringing in more natural light too). If glitz is what you’re after, head on down to two-Michelin-star Le Meurice Alain Ducasse, followed by a drink at Bar 228. Cin cin.