Egerton House Hotel - London, United Kingdom

If Faberge had been an architect, Egerton House could well have been conceived by him. Like the jewelled Easter eggs he designed for the Csar, this hotel springs all sorts of delightful surprises. Indeed, as you go from room to room, you feel as if you are inside an ingenious puzzle; not one is the same size or shape and the windows all tell a different story. The decor has the indelible signature of a very gifted designer with a terrific eye for colour, texture and detail. The paintings throughout the house are not just original they are works of art that demand attention. You could say the same about the magnificent marble bathrooms. If your drawing room is as cosy and elegant as the one here then you live in considerable splendour. Like home, the drinks cupboard is discreet and masquerades as an honour bar. By the way, Faberge eggs are available at Harrods just a five-minute stroll away and the shops of Sloane Street a few steps beyond.