Meliá Paris La Défense earns its place in our Top 20 because it offers something many Paris hotels simply can't: space, skyline views, and a distinctly modern luxury experience. Located in the La Défense district, the hotel features contemporary rooms, a rooftop Skyline Bar overlooking Paris, Mediterranean dining at Le Miroir, a 24-hour fitness center, and direct Metro access that places guests only minutes from the city's historic center. Higher-category rooms even offer panoramic Eiffel Tower views.