AskMen.com - Best hotels in the world

You just came back from partying around the world, so you probably did not pay too much attention to where you were sleeping. Assuming your next trip will be more about sightseeing than drinking and dancing, here are some beautiful hotels from around the world. 10. The Mansion on Turtle Creek, Dallas Perhaps the only five-star and five-diamond hotel in the Southwest, The Mansion on Turtle Creek offers extremely succulent dining and reinforces it with legendary southern service and charm. The name alone shouts Texas.
9. The Ritz, ParisThe Ritz's most recent brush with notoriety occurred on the night of Princess Diana's fatal car accident. Crystal chandeliers, silk and tapestries perfectly symbolize France in 1896. Partiers, celebrities and royalty seem to value and cherish the staff's discretion.
8. Crillon, ParisOne of Paris' many palatial hotels, Le Crillon consists of two 18th-century town houses on Place de la Concorde. What really makes the hotel stand out is its sheer amount of marble. The hotel's storied past is reflected by its status as a national treasure. The rooms do reflect the over-indulgent French cultural traits of the 18th-century, but that is to be expected wit zee French .
7. The Oriental, BangkokIf it's true that a hotel is as famous as the guests that grace it, then the Oriental has a considerable head start. The original building has been revamped and its restaurants are renowned. If you don't like what the restaurants have to offer, then stroll by the nightly barbecue.
6. Dorchester, LondonFew establishments manage to blend luxury with charm. Established in the early-1930s, the Dorchester is a throwback to the days of England's wealth and prestige as 1,500 square meters of gold and 1,100 of marble take guests' breath away.
5. Regent, Hong KongThe elegant and modern Regent provides guests with luxurious rooms and spectacular views. The hotel offers practically everything, of note: a lovely Jacuzzi, spa and massage center. Its signature restaurant is a testament to Hong Kong's storied past as the gateway of Westerners into Eastern culture. If you enjoy the atmosphere of Shanghai nightclubs at the turn of the century, just stroll by their bar.
4. The Four Seasons, ChicagoIf you like to be treated like royalty, then this is the spot for you. This Four Seasons is blessed with Chicago's breathtaking panoramic views. Somehow, it manages to create an ambience more reminiscent of traditional houses than Chicago's numerous sky rises. In all fairness to other prestigious Four Seasons Hotels, several others could have ended up on this list, notably the New York City and Hong Kong ones.
3. Amstel Inter-Continental, NetherlandsIf you ever visit the Netherlands for something other than its Red Light District, you might want to hobnob with royalty and celebrities who seem to appreciate the hotel's emphasis on customer service. The 125-year-old hotel offers the most spacious rooms in the city, blending Dutch atmosphere with European style.
2. The Peninsula, Hong KongThe breathtaking lobby sets the stage for The Peninsula: mixing traditional charm -- with its fleet of Rolls Royces -- with modern amenities such as their beautiful pool and scenic gym. Some of the guestrooms are even furnished with telescopes to accommodate guests with the amazing view.
1. The Hotel Bel-Air, CaliforniaDo you light your cigars with dead presidents? If you do, then the bright, Mediterranean style Bel-Air has your name on it. Legend has it that many of its guests fail to leave once graced with the hotel's nature trails and health spa.