Located in the 17th Arrondissement in the northwest of Paris, the mid-range, 51-room Mercure Paris Saint Lazare Monceau is a modern, boutique hotel with sleek but small rooms. It's a five-minute walk to the Rome metro station and a 10- to 12-minute walk to the lovely Parc Monceau and Square des Batignolles. While there's no on-site restaurant, the modern lobby has a small bar, and a buffet breakfast is available for an extra fee. Rooms might be a tight squeeze for families or groups, but connecting rooms are available on request, and Privilege Rooms, with docking stations and sofas, offer more space. Travelers may want to compare rates with the Best Western Hotel Marais Bastille, a mid-range hotel with larger rooms that's within walking distance of the lively Marais area and the nightlife around the Bastille.

The 33-room Les Jardins de la Villa is a boutique hotel with contemporary style in a quiet location. Stylish rooms are a good size for Paris standards, and are equipped with great extras such as free on-demand movies, free Wi-Fi, and Nespresso machines. They strike a good balance between practical amenities and fun touches (pops of bright color, avant-garde headboards), and feature luxurious bathrooms with walk-in showers (pricier rooms also have separate soaking tubs). Hotel highlights include the two-person hammam, beautiful winter garden, and convenient honesty bar in the evenings. While breakfast is expensive and the location is a little out of the way, it is a good pick for amenities and style.

Hotel Lumen is a modern and chic boutique hotel in the fashionable 1st Arrondissement, within walking distance to the Louvre and several other must-see attractions. Though the hotel and rooms are small (as is typical of Parisian hotels), Hotel Lumen makes the most of its space: The hip lobby has funky chandeliers and furniture (including some Philippe Starck-like chairs), and the tight rooms have a posh look with velvet furniture, a warm gray-and-mauve color scheme, and luxe accents. However, decorative but not-very-efficient light fixtures mean the rooms are relatively dark. And the 1st Arrondissement is one of the most expensive neighborhoods in Paris, so rates here can be pricey.

Ideally located close to the Champs-Elysées and Arc de Triomphe, the 5-star address welcomes you in a contemporary decor. You can enjoy their restaurant and their fully equipped gym. The rooms welcome you in a cozy and modern atmosphere. Their refined design made of wood and noble materials offers you a luxurious cocoon far from the hustle of the city. You will be able to relax in the premium Treca beds and enjoy a coffee with leather-covered Nespresso machines as well as in beautiful bathrooms where you will enjoy a Dyson hair dryer and Diptyque welcome amenities. Live an unforgettable experience by visiting the Triangle d'Or and all Parisian places like the Eiffel Tower or the Place Vendôme but also by discovering atypical addresses offered by their concierge.

The three-pearl Hotel Touraine Opera is a solid, if somewhat unexciting hotel in the 9th Arrondissement. Its main attraction is its location close to cafes and sights including Galeries Lafayette, Palais Garnier, and the Louvre. Property amenities here are limited to a crowd-pleasing hot breakfast buffet (for a fee) and 24-hour lobby honesty bar with snacks and drinks. Its 39 modern guest rooms are well-maintained and have a hint of style, all with AC, flat-screen TVs, lightly stocked minibars, electric kettles, and free Wi-Fi. The nearby Astra Opera offers iPod docks and minibars with free soft drinks in their guest rooms, but they're a bit duller in style. 

The 49-room Hotel d'Aubusson is a luxury boutique hotel in what was formerly a 17th-century stately home. Located in Saint-Germain des Pres, the Hotel d'Aubusson epitomizes the Paris experience, with its elegant courtyard garden and intellectual past. The hotel has a literary tradition stretching back to the 1700s, when it began drawing coffee-sipping writers and intellectuals, and continuing to this day with weekly literary talks. Rooms are stylish and sophisticated, with Hermes toiletries, sumptuous textiles, and cool modernist takes on canopy beds. The Hotel d’Aubusson is the place to stay for an unforgettable Paris holiday.

It’s almost all about eclectic design at this upscale hotel, which is housed in a pretty Haussmann-style building in the 9th Arrondissement. There’s Parisian charm and character in abundance, but with a modern industrial twist. The 66 rooms have stylish decor and comfy beds, plus extras like high-end bath products and free Wi-Fi (though it's spotty). Palais Garnier is within walking distance, as is the Gare du Nord. Rates are good for a four-pearl hotel and reflect the 9th Arrondissement location; guests won’t find many hotels of this quality nearby for the price. However, there’s a lack of facilities -- no spa or fitness center -- compared to its competitors. Alternatively, the nearby Hotel R de Paris adds a hammam and small fitness center, though you'll shell out far more.

Owned by Maison Chopard, the Swiss luxury jeweler, this 29-room upscale hotel is located in a 17th century building directly on Place Vendome. The hotel is surrounded by high-end stores and boutiques, and within easy reach of central Paris' many museums. Ornate Grand Siecle decor runs throughout this hotel and almost every surface is covered in period accents, from the granite clad lobby to the antique fixtures and artwork in classically outfitted guest rooms. Room also feature flat-screen TVs and air-conditioning, and the hotel offers a chic restaurant and bar serving gourmet French cuisine and cocktails. For a more modern take on antique decor, guests should check out La Maison Favart, where rates are significantly less expensive for similar four-pearl features.

Hotel Keppler is an upscale, stylish 39-room boutique hotel on a quiet street in Paris' 16th Arrondissement near the Arc de Triomphe. It is less than a 10-minute walk to the cafes and shops on the Champs-Élysées, and is also within easy access of public transportation. All rooms are stylish (though some are small), and premium rooms have terraces and views of the Eiffel Tower. The hotel has a small fitness center with cardio machines and free weights, and a sauna and steam room. Some may consider the nearby Hotel Mathis Elysees Matignon, as rates are lower, but it lacks a spa and fitness center.

Le Roi de Sicile is a three-and-a-half-pearl apartment-style hotel with a superb central location in the heart of the popular Marais district. It's surrounded by restaurants and shops, just a few minutes' walk from the metro, and 10 minutes from Notre Dame on foot. The hotel has a polished atmosphere, and only seven apartments, each of which has its own floor to maximize privacy. Interiors are finished in a contemporary style and the units are packed with modern amenities like stainless steel kitchens, modern electronics, and sleek bathrooms. Otherwise, features are limited. It's a great choice for families or couples looking for an independent city stay, but those wanting more period charm could try the Hotel du Jeu de Paume on Ile Saint-Louis instead.