The Chess Hotel, Paris, France

• Check mate: Chess has never been so stylish. With interiors from design duo Gilles and Boissier, The Chess Hotel makes it clear you've arrived somewhere special as soon as you cross its threshold. From the lobby's monochrome checkerboard floor to custom murals by contemporary artists Cyprien Chabert and Victor Ash, this is not your ordinary luxury hotel.

• Oasis in the heart of the city: Situated on a quiet street, you'd be forgiven for forgetting that The Chess Hotel is set in the bustling Opera district, right in the heart of Paris. You’re surrounded by excellent cafés, theatres and art galleries, as well as the iconic department stores of Galeries Lafayette and Printemps, for an authentic Parisian experience.

• Sightseeing sustenance: Back at the hotel, you'll be able to kick-start your day with a breakfast feast of locally sourced delicacies and pastries baked freshly on-site, served in the first-floor buffet area. And when you're all worn out from a busy day of sightseeing, unwind back at the hotel with a glass of rouge and a game of chess (of course) in the bar.

Entry requirements

The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.