Style: Designer Contemporary
Features/Highlights: Named after the Murano crystal sculptures, mirrors and chandeliers that decorate the bedrooms and public spaces, the Murano Urban Resort is one of the hippest Paris luxury hotels. The electronic fingerprint access bedrooms, have sophisticated lighting that can be altered to suit your mood. The beds are huge and the bathrooms spacious. If money is no object, there are two deluxe suites that come with private pools. The top-notch Mediterranean restaurant (and associated glamorous bar) are headed up by Julien Chicoisne from the Fermes de Marie in Megève and Pierre Auge from London's Sketch. Also, there is a fabulous Anne Semonin spa with a swimming pool and hammam.
Location: Situated in the 3rd arrondissement on the edge of the Bohemian Marais.
A Travel + Leisure 2006 editor's pick
