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A soothing bath 
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6 Easy Ways To Do Up Your Love Shack This Valentine’s Day

<div class="KonaFilter image-container float_right"><div class="image"><img src="http://static6.businessinsider.com/image/52e7eda0eab8eaae3edffa32-1200-924/il-buco-restaurant.jpg?maxX=480" border="0" alt="Il Buco restaurant " width="480" /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Il-Buco/148847375135031">Facebook.com/IlBuco</a></div></div>Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and it's about time to make dinner plans. Once the day arrives, you want to be sure you make a good impression with your restaurant choice. 
Our friends at <a href="http://www.zagat.com/l/new-york-city/best-romantic-restaurants-in-nyc1?utm_campaign=marcom%20&amp;utm_medium=pr&amp;utm_source=BI&amp;utm_content=valentines&amp;utm_term=">Zagat came up with a list</a> of the most romantic restaurants in New York City, all perfect options for a Valentine's Day dinner date.
Restaurants were rated on a 30-point scale, in the categories of Food, Decor, and Service. Scores between 26 and 30 are typically reserved for restaurants that are "extraordinary to perfection." Prices are estimates, reflecting what diners should expect to spend on a single dinner with a drink and tip.
Low lighting, cozy nooks, and warm fireplaces complement exceptional food at these romantic restaurants. You'll definitely be feeling the love.

The 8 Most Romantic Restaurants In New York City

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Elisa Ball bought a house in Palm Bay, Florida, with a former partner who's now her best friend.</li><li>Florida's climbing rents were a driving force to split the costs of homeownership with someone else.</li></ul>This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Elisa Ball, a 67-year-old travel agent who bought a home in Palm Bay, Florida, with a former romantic partner in 2023. The conversation was edited for length and clarity.I've owned many homes previously, but I sold everything in 2009. I truly <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/moving-from-florida-to-virginia-pros-cons-cape-coral-weather-2024-2">didn't plan on owning anything</a> for the rest of my life.I didn't want the hassle because of unexpected expenses. I also own a travel agency, so I travel extensively. I could really live anywhere, anytime, so I didn't want to tie myself down. I have family all across America.My rental in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/palm-beach-county-florida-migration-businesses-financial-services-new-york-2021-4">Palm Beach County, Florida</a>, increased dramatically from 2021 to 2023, and it almost became <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/moving-to-florida-miami-north-carolina-affordability-locals-feel-squeezed-2023-10">unaffordable for one person</a>.Initially, I was paying $1,450 a month for a two-bedroom, two-bathroom, about 1,300-square-foot condo. In 2022, I was paying $1,875 and my landlord was going to raise it $50 — he was only going to raise it $50 because he really liked me and wanted me to stay. Otherwise, he could have gotten several hundred dollars more. The average apartment then was going for about $2,200.I didn't like my apartment. I cried for a month when I moved in — and I don't cry. I just wasn't happy there.I was romantically involved with a man, John, until 2009. I met him in 1996, and I lived with him from 1997 through 2009. We've been best friends since we decided to separate, and I would've walked away and never looked back.But he said to me, "Elisa, we both don't have children. We both don't have parents. You have two brothers. I have two sisters. We hope to God we will never have to rely on either of them. Let's make a pact to be there for one another."That's why we're still friends, like family, to this day.<h2>I pay less for my share of the house and have more space</h2>John fell sometime in 2022, and he lived in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/florida-county-shark-bite-attack-capital-of-the-world-2023-9">Daytona Beach, Florida</a>. I was driving three hours constantly back and forth helping him.He needed my help because of being physically challenged, and the only way to make that work would have been homeownership. So it made sense to look for a property that we could both pay equal to or less than what it cost living alone — and have that equity.I began looking in Palm Beach County, and I couldn't touch anything. It wasn't because of the prices of the homes, it was because of the homeowners association fees. They ranged between $600 and $1,200 a month — and that, in addition to a mortgage, was not affordable.For me, the first thing is budget. You must look at how much you can spend on a home. You have to start with finances, and then you look into everything else.We had very specific things that the home had to hit in addition to the price. We looked in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/jacksonville-florida-what-to-know-about-visiting-according-to-local-2023-8">Jacksonville, Florida</a>. We also looked in Ormond Beach, Florida, but unfortunately, that didn't work — prices were too high. We looked in Melbourne, Florida, we looked in Palm Bay, we looked in Vero Beach. We also looked even further south in Stuart and Port St. Lucie. We couldn't find pricing that worked for us.We just kept looking.<div type="image" title="Palm Bay" height="1414" width="2120" msid="108138257" hostid="261" sizebytes="256806"></div>Then we found something affordable in Palm Bay. It was listed at $325,000, and we offered $315,000, which they accepted. Because of some mortgage issues, it went to $325,000, but they kicked that $10,000 back to us.We put a deposit down the first week in January, and we closed in February.John is a veteran, so we thought we would be able to get a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance/va-loans">veteran mortgage</a>. We still had to put down 17% because I'm not married to this person, nor am I a veteran. I didn't know that before this journey.Right now, we pay $2,100 and change a month. That includes the mortgage, the taxes on the house, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/florida-homeowners-insurance-rising-costs-moving-to-wisconsin-2023-9">and the insurance</a>. You have HOA, which for us is $220 a quarter. It's amazing because <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/cheap-homes-apartments-low-rent-scarce-expensive-housing-real-estate-2024-1">I would've been paying that for rent alone</a>, and now we split it.I can spoil myself a little more than I haven't been able to for years and in an environment that I truly love to be in.It's a 2,200-square-foot home. Size-wise, it was exactly what we were looking for. It has four rooms. The front room was used as a TV room and became my office. Bedrooms one, two, and three are behind that. We took the wall out between two and three to make a bigger bedroom for me. And then built a big walk-in closet.It has a dining room, a living room, a kitchen, and a breakfast nook. It's huge.The kitchen was updated, the bathrooms were updated. It was ready to move in other than a couple of tweaks. We spent an additional $10,000 or $15,000 on renovations.I'm telling you, it's a wonderful, wonderful home. It's very easy to get around.We took his living room and his kitchen set. He brought his own bedroom furniture, and I had my own office furniture, and the dining room was basically my furniture. So we were able to coordinate the furniture, too.<h2>It's important to have legal documents and protections in place — even if you trust the person you're buying with</h2>We had to clearly understand what both of us could <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/my-mortgage-in-florida-went-up-1000-because-of-potential-flooding-2023-7">afford to pay both as a mortgage</a> and for living expenses. If you don't clearly know the financial stability of the person you are partnering with, that could be dicey.You have to protect yourself legally, and you need contracts because what happens if one of the partners wants to sell? Maybe they get a job in California, or they die. What happens? It's a horrible thing when somebody has to worry about a roof over their head.And what if they cannot afford to buy out the partner's family or the partner? What do you do? So legally, everyone needs to protect themselves, otherwise it won't work.<div type="image" title="A woman sitting with a dog." height="960" width="720" msid="108138261" hostid="261" sizebytes="48786"></div>For us, we didn't draw up any contracts because of our former relationship, and because we don't have parents and we don't have children.Basically what's mine is his, and what's his is mine. So his other legal documents leave everything to me and vice versa.We need to update wills. We never updated them since they were first written back 20-something years ago.I'm very happy in the home. We have dogs, lovely neighbors, and a very well-kept community.Buying a house with someone else is a wonderful thing — if it's with the right person. If it's with the wrong person, it's a nightmare.

I bought a house with my ex 14 years after we broke up. We're saving so much money, and I'm happier.

<ul class="summary-list"><li>I've had a restrictive eating disorder since I was 12.</li><li>My husband and I have been together since I was 19 — he's seen me at my worst and my best.</li></ul>I've lived with <a href="https://www.insider.com/guides/health/mental-health/do-i-have-anorexia">anorexia</a> nervosa or some form of restrictive eating disorder since I was about 12. I spent most of my teenage years attending clinics and following strict meal plans before beginning to recover at 17. As is common with disordered eating, I relapsed, at 21, then recovered, then relapsed for a final time at 26. My poor husband has been there to see it all.<a href="https://www.insider.com/brain-images-show-what-anorexia-does-to-brain-study-2022-6">Anorexia</a> has taken a lot from me, including memories, metabolism, and menstruation. But most irritating of all, it's taken my sex drive.It started during my first relapse and continued through both recovery and my final relapse in my late 20s. Now at 30, going on three years in active recovery, I'm slowly reintroducing regular sex to my relationship.<h2>Eventually I had to start talking about it</h2>For a long time I thought I was alone. I didn't talk about sex or the pain I associated with it. My therapist and I never discussed it further; I simply wasn't having it because it wasn't a priority then. It wasn't until I spoke with others in my situation that I learned that sexual intercourse and body image are deeply linked.To get more of an idea of how many women suffer from sexual dysfunction alongside an eating disorder, I reached out to an old friend from my former clinic. We first met during group therapy in early 2019 and went on to spend every Wednesday morning together for the better part of a year.While we didn't discuss our sexual issues then, she was happy to take a call to discuss just that. We talked about her former relationship and how the lack of intimacy ultimately led to a divorce.At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic she and her ex-husband rekindled their friendship thanks to their dual custody of their two greyhounds. They began talking over the phone to update each other on the dogs' antics, and during one of their calls the topic of sex came up. Finally, after five years, they talked about it — and it turns out her ex-husband had no idea what had been going on. He'd assumed that he was the problem or that she'd fallen out of love with him. All the while, she had no sexual desire for anyone.In hindsight, it makes sense. How can you feel remotely sexy when you feel so shameful about your body and, in turn, yourself? How can we expect our hormones to react as we want when we're living in survival mode?<a href="https://wp.nyu.edu/steinhardt-appsych_opus/the-impact-of-eating-disorders-on-sexual-functioning-in-women/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Disturbances in sexual function</a> come from many places, including hormonal imbalances, malnutrition, underlying and accompanying mental-health conditions, poor body image, and low self-esteem. They're a symptom of the deep psychological and physiological hold that eating disorders can have over us.<h2>My husband has seen me throughout everything</h2>My husband and I have been together since I was 19. He was there when my mental health and my sex drive were at their best, and he's been there when things have been at their absolute worst.Over the past few years we've both researched how we can work to overcome my sexual issues. We understand that while sex isn't necessary to maintain a happy and healthy relationship, it's something we both want to enjoy. However, my body doesn't want to cooperate. We've had to find other ways to enjoy ourselves in the bedroom, with foreplay and toys playing a big part.While sex isn't the be-all and end-all of a relationship, it's natural for humans to crave intimacy with those we love romantically. But dealing with an eating disorder such as anorexia can make touch and sex uncomfortable for various reasons. Don't be afraid to speak to your partner about these issues and even seek medical intervention if possible. Society — especially women — is notoriously bad at discussing issues surrounding sex and intimacy. I want to break the stigma and take back my sexual pleasure.Chloe Quinn is a freelance writer covering a variety of topics including mental wellness, eating disorders, finance and relationships over on her blog, <a href="www.nyxiesnook.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nyxie's Nook</a>.

I've lived with anorexia nervosa for over a decade. It destroyed my sex life.

Welcome back to <keyword id="11921772" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="insider-weekly" source="Orion">Insider Weekly</keyword>, a roundup of some of our top stories. I'm Matt Turner, the editor in chief of business at Insider.What do Barack and Michelle Obama, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Kim Kardashian, and Ava DuVernay have in common? What if I add Joe Rogan to the list? The addition of Rogan might have given you the strongest hint: The cast of A-list stars have all <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/spotify-star-podcast-partners-few-shows-insiders-tumult-2022-2">signed podcast deals with Spotify in recent years</a>. And the reason Rogan might be the strongest hint is telling. It's likely because he's the public figure you most closely associate with the audio giant, for better or <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/joe-rogan-spotify-n-word-daniel-ek-silence-covid-misinformation-2022-2">worse</a>.In contrast, as Natalie Jarvey and Steven Perlberg <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/spotify-star-podcast-partners-few-shows-insiders-tumult-2022-2">reported this week</a>, many of the superstars who have signed with <keyword id="11911163" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="spotify" source="Orion">Spotify</keyword> have released little, if anything, on the platform. In the case of Markle and Harry, there's just one 33-minute holiday special to listen to since a reported $25 million deal was signed in late 2020. Natalie and Steven's story provides an inside look at why. They report that a creative "bottleneck," a shifting strategy, and internal tumult have <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/spotify-star-podcast-partners-few-shows-insiders-tumult-2022-2">curtailed Spotify's splashy deals</a>. Read on for a Q&amp;A with them both.<hr /><h3>Also in this week's <keyword id="11894123" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="newsletter" source="Orion">newsletter</keyword>:</h3><ul><li>13 experts predict who can <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/who-could-replace-jeff-zucker-cnn-candidates-news-insiders-2022-2">take over for Jeff Zucker, CNN's former boss</a>.</li><li>A collection of witch nonfungible tokens has generated <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/crypto-coven-nft-witches-popular-with-women-in-web3-vc-2022-2">over $20 million in sales</a>.</li><li>Wall Street's adoption of the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/finance-public-cloud-technology-banks-hedge-funds-jobs-2022-2">public cloud could upend finance jobs</a>.</li></ul>Let me know what you think of all our stories at <a href="mailto:mturner@insider.com">mturner@insider.com</a>.<hr /><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/subscription">Subscribe to Insider</a> for access to all our investigations and features. New to the newsletter? <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/subscription/newsletter/insider-weekly">Sign up here</a>. Download our app for news on the go – <a href="https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id554260576?mt=8">click here for iOS</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.freerange360.mpp.businessinsider">here for Android</a>.<hr /><h3><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/spotify-star-podcast-partners-few-shows-insiders-tumult-2022-2">Inside Spotify's rocky attempt to produce hit podcasts</a></h3><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/spotify-star-podcast-partners-few-shows-insiders-tumult-2022-2"></a>Our reporters Natalie Jarvey and Steven Perlberg take us <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/spotify-star-podcast-partners-few-shows-insiders-tumult-2022-2">inside Spotify's podcast deals</a>.What prompted you to dig into what's going on at Spotify?Natalie: I've been covering Spotify for years, so I always try to keep an ear to the ground about what's going on with the company. In January, it came to light that Spotify was just starting to hire for its first series with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who signed a deal to make podcasts for Spotify back in 2020. At that point, I realized that a lot of the Spotify podcast deals I had previously written about — with big-name Hollywood talent like Jordan Peele, Ava DuVernay, and Kim Kardashian — hadn't actually yielded any shows.What was the most surprising thing you learned while reporting this story?Natalie: It was really interesting to review the details of some of Spotify's podcast deals. That helped me understand what kind of an investment Spotify was making into podcasting. It turns out, many of these deals are a relatively low financial risk for Spotify, even with the high-profile talent involved.What do you think the future holds for Spotify's podcast strategy?Steven: I think our reporting shows that Spotify's efforts to develop shows in-house has at best had mixed success and that signing splashy development deals with big-name stars — who have no audio-storytelling experience and many other simultaneous projects — guarantees you a press release, not a hit.A more reliable strategy, and one that Spotify is already pursuing, is to sign proven podcasters to exclusivity deals, like they've done with Alex Cooper for "Call Her Daddy" or Joe Rogan. The recent Rogan controversy will likely push Spotify to reach more deals like these, not fewer. Spotify CEO Daniel Ek said it himself in a recent <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/3/22915456/spotify-ceo-joe-rogan-daniel-ek-town-hall-speech-platform-podcast">town hall with employees</a>: "The real thing here is to try to go for an even broader set of exclusives that represent even more voices."Read the full story here: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/spotify-star-podcast-partners-few-shows-insiders-tumult-2022-2">Spotify's splashy deals with stars from Ava DuVernay to Kim Kardashian made headlines, not podcasts. Insiders and leaked deal memos reveal a creative 'bottleneck,' shifting strategy, and internal tumult.</a><hr /><h3><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/who-could-replace-jeff-zucker-cnn-candidates-news-insiders-2022-2">Who's the next Jeff Zucker?</a></h3><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/who-could-replace-jeff-zucker-cnn-candidates-news-insiders-2022-2"></a><div type="image" title="Jeff Zucker" height="997" width="1330" msid="89705927" hostid="261"></div>2022 is off to a rocky start for <keyword id="11893609" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="cnn" source="Orion">CNN</keyword>, with the resignation of <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/jeff-zucker-resigns-cnn-warnermedia-jason-kilar-staffers-total-shock-2022-2">Jeff Zucker</a>, its longtime leader, and <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/cnn-executive-vp-resigns-following-zucker-scandal-investigation-2022-2">Allison Gollust</a>, its head of marketing and chief spokesperson, who both departed amid a flurry of headlines after disclosing their romantic relationship.Zucker's resignation, in particular, left a void that can be filled only by a seasoned and steady-handed news executive. Insider talked to 13 senior news-industry insiders, agents, and experts to get their thoughts on who might fill Zucker's shoes and lead CNN into the next decade.<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/who-could-replace-jeff-zucker-cnn-candidates-news-insiders-2022-2">See who could take the reins at CNN.</a><hr /><h3><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/crypto-coven-nft-witches-popular-with-women-in-web3-vc-2022-2">The NFT 'crypto coven' is exploding in popularity</a></h3><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/crypto-coven-nft-witches-popular-with-women-in-web3-vc-2022-2"></a><div type="image" title="Women in venture capital have embraced the so-called &quot;crypto coven.&quot;" height="1200" width="2400" msid="89705929" hostid="261"></div>Created by a group of five friends, the collection of witch NFTs — or the "<keyword id="11893898" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="crypto" source="Orion">crypto</keyword> coven" — has become a magical and lucrative project in the fast-growing digital-token space.The 9,906 witches have whimsical features like swooping hats, horns, crowns, and tattoos. The collection, which is sold out, has already generated over $20 million in sales, with the cheapest nonfungible token reselling for over $5,400.<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/crypto-coven-nft-witches-popular-with-women-in-web3-vc-2022-2">Here's how five friends created the "crypto coven."</a><hr /><h3><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/finance-public-cloud-technology-banks-hedge-funds-jobs-2022-2">How the public cloud will affect finance jobs</a></h3><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/finance-public-cloud-technology-banks-hedge-funds-jobs-2022-2"></a><div type="image" title="Photo illustration of New York City buildings and a Wall Street sign being covered by large clouds." height="900" width="1200" msid="89705931" hostid="261"></div>Cloud technology has percolated through nearly every nook and cranny of Wall Street, from investment banking to risk management and marketing. Increased adoption of the public cloud has allowed Wall Street to cut costs and innovate like never before.But more reliance on the <keyword id="6358815" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="tech" source="Orion">tech</keyword> will force change upon finance workers — and could come at the expense of some people's jobs.<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/finance-public-cloud-technology-banks-hedge-funds-jobs-2022-2">Read how the cloud could upend the sector.</a><hr /><h3>More of this week's top reads:</h3><ul><li>Two Carlyle Group execs open up about <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/carlyle-partners-ashley-evans-anna-tye-women-in-private-equity-2022-2">navigating the complicated road to partner</a>.</li><li>Microsoft's headquarters will reopen February 28. We got a look at an email <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-plans-to-reopen-its-headquarters-this-month-email-shows-2022-2">detailing all the new rules</a>.</li><li>See the pitch deck Teladoc is using to win over <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/teladoc-primary360-earnings-primary-care-pitch-deck-internal-data-2022-2">more health plans and companies than expected</a>.</li><li>Insider has identified the 16 most influential women shaping the future of psychedelics. <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/influential-women-shaping-the-future-of-psychedelics-2022-2/">Meet them here</a>.</li><li>A 34-year-old who has 198 rental properties shares <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/real-estate-investing-investor-owns-hundreds-rentals-explains-how-2022-2">five tips for beginners entering the market now</a>.</li><li>NYC parents are at war with their <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/nyc-private-school-parents-tension-2022-2">$60,000-a-year private schools over COVID-19 rules</a>.</li><li>We explain how to tell whether you're <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/signs-you-are-a-narcissist-at-work-2021-9">a narcissist at work</a>.</li><li>Insider listed 37 Black venture capitalists bridging funding gaps for founders from underrepresented backgrounds. <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/black-vc-investors-started-firms-invest-diverse-underrepresented-startup-founders-2022-2">Meet them here</a>.</li></ul><hr />Curated by Matt Turner. 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<ul class="summary-list"><li><keyword id="11896367" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="paris" source="Orion">Paris</keyword>, <keyword id="11964539" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="france" source="Orion">France</keyword>, is home to some of the best <keyword id="11898228" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="hotels" source="Orion">hotels</keyword> in the world.</li><li>From lavish five-star luxury to character-filled boutique inns, these are the best hotels in Paris.</li></ul>When it comes to choosing <a href="https://www.insider.com/guides/travel/best-hotels-paris" target="_blank" rel="noopener">where to stay in Paris</a>, the city is filled with accommodations ranging from delightful bed-and-breakfasts to grand hotels in architecturally significant buildings.I've stayed at many Paris hotels over the years for trips to France to visit family, and I've always found the hotels to be quite memorable, from contemporary-style wonders to exquisite five-star hotels. The following list represents the properties I think deliver warm hospitality, lots of sophisticated style, and a stay that will be worth the splurge — which may very well be required as some of Paris' finest hotels are also its most expensive ones.As a coveted and cherished world destination, Paris hotels also book up fast, so it's advised to book as far in advance as possible to find the best selection and cheaper prices. Keep reading for more tips to know about Paris' best hotels, which I've personally researched and reviewed. Need more? Here is Insider's list of the <a href="https://www.insider.com/guides/travel/best-hotels-paris" target="_blank" rel="noopener">20 best hotels in Paris</a>.<div type="image" title="Bed with orange top sheet and white pillows facing windows with bookcase underneath and a doorway to bathroom" height="4828" width="6438" msid="91648331" hostid="261"></div>Madame RêveOne of Paris's most charming and stylish hotel offerings, <a href="https://madamereve.com/en/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Madame Rêve</a> wows with guest rooms that are heavy on smart design and filled with luxe furnishings, darker wood tones, and clean, contemporary midcentury-inspired furnishings under a glass roof that floods in light. The striking Emser-tiled bathrooms, which are covered in a fun pattern from floor to ceiling, are particularly eye-popping. All of Madame Rêve's pleasantries are housed in the historic Louvre post office dating back to 1888, with spaces immersed in art that includes works from Olivier Masmonteil, Inès Longevial, and María José Benvenuto. Relaxing in the lobby, cafe, or separate restaurant and terrace is splendid, but my recommendation is to check out the newly minted rooftop bar, <a href="https://madamereve.com/en/restaurants/roof/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored nofollow sponsored">ROOF</a>, which has panoramic Paris views and serves canapés and cocktails.<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Ffr%2Fmadame-reve-paris.html" rel="nofollow sponsored">Book Madame Rêve</a><div type="image" title="A hotel room with a bed, an orange bench, herringbone floors, and tall windows with drapes." height="4548" width="6064" msid="91648332" hostid="261"></div>The Hoxton ParisWith a double-height lobby bathed in dreamy light, <a href="https://thehoxton.com/paris/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">The Hoxton</a> caught my eye immediately the last time I popped in while in Paris. Once a distinguished residence and later a clothing factory, the hotel is spread across three buildings that are linked by two courtyards. Two 18th-century spiral staircases are focal points; one is located in the lobby, and the other leads up to the cozy Jacques Bar serving Moroccan-themed cocktails in a room with a circular wood bar, floral wallpaper, and round comfy ottoman and couch seating. In guest rooms, design statements abound, from herringbone laid wood floors to large leaning mirrors and pops of color. Expect courtyard or street views, and some rooms also have terraces. Three attic rooms on the 4th floor have Eiffel Tower views.The location on the charming Rue de Sentier and prices, which start at €99 for tiny (aptly named "Shoebox") rooms, are a good value nonetheless, with prices increasing across three larger categories.<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Ffr%2Fthe-hoxton-paris.html" rel="nofollow sponsored">Book The Hoxton Paris</a>Hotel Barrière Le Fouquet'sA two-minute walk from the Champs-Élysées, the <a href="https://www.hotelsbarriere.com/en/paris/le-fouquets/hotel.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Hotel Barrière Le Fouquet's</a> is a posh option near some of the most iconic shopping in the world, not to mention the <a href="http://www.paris-arc-de-triomphe.fr/en/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Arc de Triomphe</a>. So, it's ideal for travelers like myself who want to combine the best of sightseeing with Paris' famed shopping.I'm always impressed by <a href="https://www.hotelsbarriere.com/en/paris/le-fouquets/hotel.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Barrière</a> Group's attentive, personalized service, and this hotel stands out for newly renovated guest rooms with contemporary Parisian elegance. The Harcourt Paris Suite, which has two bedrooms, also includes beautiful photographs, marble and wood inlay floors, glass-topped coffee tables, and views of the Arc de Triomphe. Try the famed brasserie Le Fouqet's Paris, an institution in its own right that notably hosts the after-party for the César Awards. But the true hidden gems of this hotel are <a href="https://www.hotelsbarriere.com/en/paris/le-fouquets/restaurants-and-bars/le-joy1.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Le Joy</a>, the stunning garden restaurant, the handsome underground pool, and the cozy speakeasy, <a href="https://www.hotelsbarriere.com/en/paris/le-fouquets/restaurants-and-bars/le-marta-paris.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Le Marta</a>.<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Ffr%2Ffouquet-s-barriere-paris.html" rel="nofollow sponsored">Book Hotel Barrière Le Fouquet's</a><div type="image" title="Bed with white sheets and a window with a view of Paris" height="5792" width="7722" msid="91648333" hostid="261"></div>Hotel du Louvre, part of the Unbound Collection by HyattIn my experience, maximizing your time in Paris is all about being in the right location, especially on shorter jaunts. <a href="https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/france/hotel-du-louvre/paraz" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Hotel du Louvre</a> is located between the Louvre and the Opéra Garnier, one of the most central places to stay to explore all of the city's sites by foot.The hotel has 164 well-appointed rooms in neutral tones with contemporary Parisian decor, and 58 suites for every type of traveler, whether you're like me and require a view during your Parisian stay or seek an indulgent soaking tub. In common areas, the glass-roofed lounge is a comfortable place to stretch out, whether on the plush couches and club chairs or at the fashionable bar, which is adorned with plants and antique books.<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Ffr%2Fdu-louvre.html" rel="nofollow sponsored">Book Hotel du Louvre</a>Hotel Edouard 7 Filled with je ne sais quoi French sophistication, I always recommend guests stay at <a href="https://www.hoteledouard7-paris.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Hotel Edouard 7</a> for the well-appointed, chic guest rooms blanketed in color, as well as its French on-site restaurant and bar. It's also located near the <a href="https://www.operadeparis.fr/en/visits/palais-garnier" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Palais Garnier</a>, the majestic Paris opera house, and is within a stone's throw of the most incredible shopping in the world, including the <a href="https://www.galerieslafayette.com/" rel="nofollow sponsored">Galeries Lafayette</a> and <a href="https://www.printempsfrance.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Printemps</a> department stores.<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Ffr%2Fedouard.html" rel="nofollow sponsored">Book Hotel Edouard 7</a><div type="image" title="The exterior of Hotel Lutetia in Paris, France." height="1661" width="2215" msid="87611343" hostid="261"></div>Hotel Lutetia<a href="https://www.hotellutetia.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Hotel Lutetia</a> is a palatial Art Deco-style luxury hotel located in Saint-Germain near the Luxembourg Gardens. Many guest <a href="https://www.hotellutetia.com/rooms/category/guest-rooms" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">rooms offer</a> impressive views out of storybook-like windows, with some even featuring balconies facing the Eiffel Tower. The hotel also has a swimming pool, a sauna, and a modern full-service spa. Don't miss Bar Joséphine, an awe-inspiring jazz bar with painted mural ceilings. I like to sip the "You're Driving Me Crazy" cocktail (Tanqueray gin with apricot, plum vinegar, camomile, and Chartreuse) here and imagine the historic hotel when it was the haunt of <a href="https://www.hotellutetia.com/history" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Hemingway, Matisse, and Picasso</a>.<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Ffr%2Flutetia-paris12.html" rel="nofollow sponsored">Book Hotel Lutetia</a>Niepce Paris HotelLocated in artsy Montparnasse, which was once <a href="https://omeka.wlu.edu/wluparis/items/show/19" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">another home to Hemingway</a>, the <a href="https://niepceparis.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Niepce Paris Hotel</a> is a four-star boutique charmer from Hilton's Curio Collection.Guest rooms have muted palettes dialed up by gold-hued accents and you'll definitely want to stay here if you're visiting to see the catacombs in the tunnels of former quarries, as they're a quick walk from the hotel. <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hilton.com%2Fen%2Fhotels%2Fparfrqq-niepce-paris-hotel%2F" rel="nofollow sponsored">Book Niepce Paris Hotel</a><div type="image" title="The Windsor Suite at the Ritz Paris" height="2649" width="3532" msid="87611344" hostid="261"></div>Ritz ParisThis stunning and famed <a href="https://www.ritzparis.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Place Vendôme hotel</a> is one of the most exclusive places to stay in the world and is also one of the most expensive. I found this out firsthand when I proposed to my now-husband next to the ornate fireplace in the Salon Proust, a tea room and champagne bar where bubbly is served in beautifully-branded flutes. Regardless of whether or not you splurge for a special occasion or forgo checking in completely, I recommend stopping by for a drink at the long-standing <a href="https://www.ritzparis.com/en-GB/fine-dining-paris/bar-hemingway" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Bar Hemingway</a>, a tiny haunt that was a <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/elvaramirez/2019/08/27/historic-drinks-inside-bar-hemingway-one-of-paris-most-storied-venues/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">favorite of the writer</a>. With just 25 seats, reservations are hard to come by, but you can always fall back on the property's equally dazzling Ritz Bar, which houses a small circular bar and other cozy nooks for <a href="https://www.ritzparis.com/en-GB/bars-and-restaurants/ritz-bar" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">libations in a zodiac theme</a>. Upstairs, rooms have gilded furnishings, crystal chandeliers, marble fireplaces, intricate crown moldings, floral print rugs, dramatic wallpaper, and some come with pianos and game tables.<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hotels.com%2Fho1703104%2Fritz-paris-paris-france%2F" rel="nofollow sponsored">Book Ritz Paris</a><div type="image" title="A bed with white sheets and pillows against a green wall with shelves decorated with art and pictures" height="4000" width="5333" msid="91648334" hostid="261"></div>Maison MèreWhen you stay at <a href="https://www.maisonmere.co/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Maison Mere</a>, a relatively new Paris boutique hotel, you'll get a sense of what's cool and trendy thanks to rotating artwork that celebrates local artists and craftsmen alongside decorative prints, tchotchkes, and other objets d'art. The prices (as low as $160 a night as of press time) are just right, making this one of my top affordable options that won't skimp on style. If you need to focus, sink into the rounded and tufted pink couch in the coworking cafe that's open 24/7, which is rare in Paris. A restaurant is open from Wednesday to Saturday, and beginning in September 2022, a bar will be open every day again.<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Ffr%2Fmaison-mere.html" rel="nofollow sponsored">Book Maison Mère</a><div type="image" title="The lobby at Cheval Blanc in Paris." height="1666" width="2222" msid="87611345" hostid="261"></div>Cheval BlancAfter visiting the enchanting <a href="https://www.chevalblanc.com/en/maison/paris/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Cheval Blanc</a> in St. Barth, I was excited to see how LVMH's hotel management would envision their Paris maison, which is situated in the historic building of La Samaritaine. Opening after a 15-year restoration and transformation with a strong sense of its Art Deco heritage, the hotel houses an impressive four restaurants, one of which, Plénitude, has a <a href="https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/ile-de-france/paris/restaurant/plenitude-cheval-blanc-paris" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">three-Michelin star rating</a>. Rooms overlook the Seine and the Left Bank and resemble a beautiful French residence bathed in light all around.<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Ffr%2Fcheval-blanc-paris.html" rel="nofollow sponsored">Book Cheval Blanc</a><div type="image" title="Floral wallpaper with pink flowers, seating with pink cushions, and a harp" height="2314" width="3086" msid="91648335" hostid="261"></div>Hotel Caron de BeaumarchaisLocated in one of Paris' most dynamic neighborhoods, Le Marais, which is brimming with trendy boutiques and buzzing restaurants, <a href="https://www.carondebeaumarchais.com/en/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Hotel Caron de Beaumarchais</a> is an intimate, romantic, and quintessentially French boutique hotel. I visited on one of my first-ever trips to Paris and thought the lobby parlor room was a highlight with traditional furnishings, many of which are French antiques, plus floral and vine patterned wallpapers, a working fireplace, and a charming decorative harp and pianoforte. References to the theater run throughout the property, paying homage to the 18th-century playwright for which the hotel is named, with darling — albeit smaller sized — rooms and an overall ambiance and service that feels like you're staying in a stylish, historic home. Hotel Caron de Beaumarchais's favorable rates and value make it quite popular, so I advise choosing this hotel if you're planning a trip at least three months in advance, but ideally six or more. That's because the best rooms (in my opinion, towards the front of the hotel) book up fast, and the entire hotel is often sold out, especially during busy <keyword id="11896628" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="travel" source="Orion">travel</keyword> periods. <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FHotel_Review-g187147-d188745-Reviews-Hotel_Caron_de_Beaumarchais-Paris_Ile_de_France.html" rel="nofollow sponsored">Book Hotel Caron de Beaumarchais</a><div type="image" title="A bed with white sheets and a red couch next to a blue-framed window" height="5197" width="6929" msid="91648336" hostid="261"></div>Kimpton St. HonoréBe among the first travelers to stay at <a href="https://www.ihg.com/kimptonhotels/hotels/us/en/st-honore-hotel-paris-france/parbc/hoteldetail" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Kimpton St. Honoré</a>, the brand's first outpost in France. In line with other Kimpton hotels, the property is pet-friendly, which is always important for me as a dog owner. It also has a lovely rooftop terrace with mirrors to reflect the views. While the minimalist, muted guest rooms lack some of the Parisian flair I generally gravitate towards, they do have marble-clad bathrooms and are larger in size than most hotels with such a prime Paris location.<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Ffr%2Fkimpton-st-honore-paris.html" rel="nofollow sponsored">Book Kimpton St. Honoré</a><div type="image" title="Bed with golden throw and red and white pillows in hotel room. End table with lit lamp sits beside bed, a desk is across from the bed, and two red chairs sit in the far end of the room" height="1751" width="2335" msid="91648337" hostid="261"></div>Prince de Galles, a Luxury Collection HotelI'm a Marriott Bonvoy brand loyalist and always enjoy staying in one of their 30 diverse hotel brands across Paris. One of my favorites is <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marriott.com%2Fen-us%2Fhotels%2Fparlc-prince-de-galles-a-luxury-collection-hotel-paris%2Fphotos%2F" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Prince de Galles, a Luxury Collection Hotel</a>, where I like to return to the elegant lobby filled with gold leaf chandeliers and marble floors to reflect on the sensory and cultural overload of the City of Light, and the unique power of traveling there. The rooms at <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marriott.com%2Fhotels%2Ftravel%2Fparlc-prince-de-galles-a-luxury-collection-hotel-paris%2F" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Prince de Galles</a>, a Luxury Collection Hotel have panache with additional Art Deco touches and luxe, black-marble-clad bathrooms. Some rooms and suites also have large terraces with postcard-worthy views.<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marriott.com%2Fen-us%2Fhotels%2Fparlc-prince-de-galles-a-luxury-collection-hotel-paris%2Foverview%2F" rel="nofollow sponsored">Book Prince de Galles, a Luxury Collection Hotel</a><a href="https://www.insider.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-traveling-to-paris-france" target="_blank" rel="noopener">View Insider's comprehensive guide to visiting Paris</a>.

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