“When in Paris,” Ernest Hemingway once declared, “the only reason not to stay at the Ritz is if you can’t afford it.” Quite the statement from just one of the hotel’s many committed admirers. Often revered as the absolute symbol of sparkling luxury and high society well into the 21st century, The Ritz Paris is an industry bastion. Within the suite-sphere, The Ritz still reigns supreme: the Suite Impériale is an extraordinary experience of utter elegance. Inspired by the Palace of Versailles, the 2,347-sq-ft suite oozes Imperial French glamour, boasting glittering chandeliers, a gold-tapped tub and a Baroque-style bed that is an exact replica of one found in Marie Antoinette’s private quarters. Don’t miss a visit to The Bar Hemingway while you’re here.

From $5,700 per night. Contact Thomas Van der Vliet, director of sales, thomas.vandervliet@ritzparis.com, +33 143 164 524, ritzparis.com