this five-star raffles hotel opned in last 2010 and immediately wowed paris with its luxurious chic interiors designed by philippe starck. The decor is contemporary, but is still in tune with the art deco heritage of the building. The spacious rooms offer all the comfort and amemities that you would expect from a hotel of this caliber, but still have a relaxed vibe. There's even an electric guitar in each room, if you feel like expressing your inner rock star. The hotel has a unique commitment to contemporary art: it regularly hosts art exhibitions,has a fully stocked art bookstore, and it publishes a sophisticated website ,which gives an insider's perspective on the paris art scene. The hotel off cutting-edge fashion in its satellite l'eclqireur store. The icing on the cake? Star patissier pierre herme is responsible for the desserts.