If there is a place that should be seen once in a lifetime, it has to be Paris. It is gorgeous. The “city of lights” is the perfect gateway for people of all ages-especially the romantic personality. You will find many Paris luxury hotels rated 4 and 5 star hotels offering you a wide choice of places to stay.  The city is full of history with the statuesque Eiffel tower, the stunning Champs Elysees, Notre Dame Cathedral and so on. However, Paris is not the sort of place where one should go for a vacation without some planning.

It has in all of Europe, perhaps the best luxury hotels,but Paris is also not very cheap. Everything about Paris is expensive, however, for the seasoned traveler bargains are plenty as long as you spend time searching.

To gets the facts correct, there are hundreds of average hotels in Paris, which generally resemble the motels we have, back home. Overall, Paris accommodation is slightly more expensive and so is everything else.

However, when it comes to luxury hotels, Paris stands alone. There are hundreds of luxury hotels all over the city offering style and comfort and they cater to all types of budgets. Because Paris is a large city with a super metro, one can stay anywhere, but the best luxury hotels are located in central Paris.

The best places to stay are near the Arc de Triomphe, Montmartre, and Tour Eiffel. On average a four star luxury hotels cost anywhere from $400-$700. The five star luxury hotels are much more for one night. Two great luxury hotels in central Paris are the Hotel France D’Antin and Hotel L’Horset Opera. They are generally overbooked and cost around $400-$500 for a night. Located in central Paris, one can visit most places by either the metro or walking.

Since taxis are not cheap in Paris, it is worthwhile using the efficient metro service.

Around Disney Paris, most of the hotels are reasonably priced but not considered luxury.

With the lull in the economy, the majority of Paris luxury hotels are offering great discounts. Hotels previously going for $700 a night are at least 30-40% cheaper. In some cases, the discounts are close to 70%.  If a 5 star luxury hotel is beyond your budget, you could always stay at one of the boutique hotels in Paris.

There are other specials when staying at luxury hotels in Paris. Many offer coupons to Disney, lunch vouchers, passes to museums and free transport to certain tourist sites. And their restaurants serve the most exquisite cuisine and wines

Therefore, the most delightful way to see Paris is to stay in a special Paris luxury hotel surrounded by luxury style and comfort; you may pay more in the beginning but in the end, you will be a winner.

Recently, the entire city has been booming with noveau architecture and lavish entertainment centers. For the visitors, the best way to enjoy Istanbul is to stay in a luxury hotel and Istanbul has plenty of those..

In fact, Istanbul has hotels to fit any budget. There are ample three, four and 5 star hotels all over the city, which are very reasonably priced and located, near the major bazaars, the old town and along the Bosphorous.

For the tourist who wants a taste of royalty, Istanbul has a number of five star hotels. The Four Seasons Hotel in Istanbul is an elegant hotel fit for a king. Priced at about $320 a night, it is worth every penny. The Swissotel has some of the most stunning views of the city. Located near the river Bosphorus, it is flush with modern day amenities and some of the best seafood in the city.

The tourist who wants to have it all should try the Ajia Hotel. This unique 16-room hotel is romantic, secluded, and simply superb for a boutique hotel. Each suite is individually designed.  The view from both inside and outside the hotel is unmatched. However, it is a bit pricey at around $500 per night.

Perhaps the best hotel in Istanbul or that matter all of Turkey is the Hotel Les Ottoman. This lavish hotel caters to the elite who are super rich. Exquisitely decorated, it is a blend of old Turkey with modern day delights. The furniture is all hand crafted, the scenery is breath taking, and it offers some of the best Turkish coffee outside of Ankara. At roughly $2000 a night, it is pricey but if you got the money, this is the place to flaunt it.

There are many other luxury hotels in Istanbul at much lower prices all over the city. For the tourist who has never been to Turkey the best way to get to know the country is to go online and browse through the many websites of available accommodation in Istanbul.

Most hotels can be booked online and discounts are plenty if one stays for more than a few nights. Remember when you go to Istanbul, try and book a hotel near the downtown where you will be close to everything you want to see.  The traffic congestion is no better than many cities in Europe or North America but the driving is even worse.

So whatever your budget for visiting Istanbul, whether you can only afford a cheap hotel or an Istanbul luxury hotel, there are plenty of hotels available.