If you’re looking for a bustling, urban hotel experience reminiscent of the great hospitality centers of 1940s Europe, you’ll enjoy Seattle’s Paramount Hotel. Built in 1996, the Paramount combines every modern convenience with Old World style and service. The lobby’s deep, rich mahogany paneling and furniture will remind you of a British gentleman’s library; curl up next to the fireplace with Dickens or Austen while you wait for skies to clear. Rooms are filled with elegant touches such as leafy plants, rich tapestry-like coverlets, and heavy draperies. Woods are dark and colors are muted jewel tones. Luxury accommodations feature crackling fireplaces and six-foot tubs with whirlpool jets. This 11-story chateau-style gem sits in Seattle’s bustling historic district. Mere steps away you’ll find Pike’s Place Market, the waterfront, and the eponymous Paramount Theater. Power up for your explorations at Dragonfish Asian Cafe, where you can nibble on dim sum or a sushi sampler platter.