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Hôtel Daniel

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<p>This quiet, romantic retreat may be only a five-minute walk from the towering chain stores—and the crowds that fill them—on the Champs-Élysées, but it gives the impression of a world apart. East meets West in an 18th-century French décor that pairs chinoiserie, variations of toile de Jouy fabrics, and deep sofas piled with pillows in a palette of peacock blue, gold, and burgundy. Twenty-six rooms are cozily appointed with antiques, Moroccan tables inlaid with mother-of-pearl, Oriental tapestries, and Chinese screens. Downstairs, the intricately hand-painted lounge with stylized Chinese birds and exotic flowers feels airy as a courtyard. </p> <p><strong>Insider Tip: </strong>One of the city's best juicy, American-style burgers can be found on the hotel's bar menu, which is served all day. </p> <p><strong>Room to Book: </strong>Any on the top two floors, which have balconies and views over the rooftops. Nos. 601 and 602 also have views of the Eiffel Tower.</p>