Buddha-Bar Hotel Prague

"This five-star concept hotel—the Czech outpost of the trendy French franchise—delivers on its promise of Asian-inspired luxury while artfully avoiding the tackiness that can sometimes creep into a theme hotel. The Parisian-based brand is known for its high urban-hip quotient, and this property is no exception: With its dim lighting and signature red-and-gold color scheme, the vibe is opium den–chic; events include live DJ nights and burlesque shows in the restaurant/lounge, and rooms come stocked with a music library curated by Buddha-Bar. All of the 38 rooms and suites feature a stand-alone tub embellished with adragon mosaic and separate shower, lacquered furnishings, and high-tech gizmos like TV screens embedded in the bathroom mirrors, remote-controlled curtains, and VoIP phones. And the centrally located address (in a renovated historic residence in the heart of the Old Town) is just a quick walk to the Charles Bridge, Wenceslas Square, and the Old Town Square and in a neighborhood crowded with restaurants, bars, and shopping."