Hotel Monte Cristo Paris

For those who crave elegance and history, look no further than Hotel Monte Cristo, a unique boutique hotel that was directly inspired by the adventures of Monte Cristo in Alexandre Dumas’ famous novel. Location: This 4-star hotel is located on a quiet street in the 5th arrondissement, a short walk to the city’s famous botanic garden, Jardin des Plantes and the Museum of Natural History. Interior: Wall murals, patterned wallpapers, and antique tables are juxtaposed with Japanese-revival hanging lamps with clean lines and velvet furniture in contemporary shapes. Cost per night: Starting €163/$180 Things you should know: If you manage to pull yourself out of your cozy room, we suggest heading to Rum Bar (the in-house bar that serves cocktails composed exclusively of quality rum) or taking a dip the hotel’s steamy palm-fringed pool. The Hotel Monte Cristo is perfectly pet-friendly, too.