Most times when you travel to a new place in the world, you stay in a familiar hotel and watch familiar landmarks and come back. However, once in a while it is good to stay in a place which is truly reflective of the place that you go to.
For example, if you are going to stay in paris, then try staying at B&B Paris. This Hotel Paris will give you an insider understanding of what paris life is all about. Similarly, if you are staying in Prague, get to stay in Hotel prague . If you are staying in NewYorc city, get to stay in Hotel nyc .
Enjoy it with the localites. Become the French. Especially when you are in paris!