Falling into the lap of luxury doesn’t even come close to describing a stay at the Grand Hotel in Stockholm, Sweden. Founded in 1874 by French chef Régis Cadier and now a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, the stunning historic building is home to three of chef Mathias Dahlgren’s Michelin-starred eateries, a gorgeous wine collection, plus the more casual Veranda restaurant — a favorite with locals and guests for its lavish traditional Swedish smörgåsbord. The lobby’s boutique design shop includes wares from Swedish designers, with incredibly plush cashmere items from By Ingrid.

Rooms? Please. The lodging of choice for royalty and Nobel Laureates, rooms include spacious suites with parlors, while expansive, named suites include the Princess Lilian, Nobel, Bernadotte and Flag suites. For relaxing, the multifloor Nordic Spa & Fitness center is a serene water and granite warren of saunas, plunges, pools, steam baths and a full-service spa where you can be pampered into oblivion. Incredible technologically advanced conference spaces feature 34 separate rooms with one that includes a glass-domed ceiling and a vast indoor Winter Garden that replicates a village square.