Lutetia, Paris
Grand Left Bank institution with Art Nouveau bones and Mandarin Oriental polish. Literary and artistic history runs through every corner. Less glossy than many Paris palace hotels — more soul, more character.
Always book a balcony room or higher if budget allows — the street-level views are ordinary but upper floors overlook Saint-Germain-des-Prés rooftops
Why It Matters
The only Palace-designated hotel on the Left Bank. Iconic 1910 Art Nouveau/Art Deco architecture, a storied guest list stretching from Picasso and Matisse to James Joyce, and an extraordinary post-WWII history as a repatriation center. Signature suites designed by Francis Ford Coppola, Isabelle Huppert, and others. Mandarin Oriental assumed management April 2025.
The Lutetia opened in 1910 as a project by the Boucicaut family — the same people who built Le Bon Marché across the street — and it has been the only Palace hotel on Paris's Left Bank ever since. The building is a rare Art Nouveau/Art Deco hybrid designed by Louis-Hippolyte Boileau, and its bones are genuinely extraordinary. After a $234 million restoration led by architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte that ran from 2014 to 2018, Mandarin Oriental took over management in April 2025. The history here isn't marketing copy: James Joyce finished Ulysses in these rooms, de Gaulle reportedly spent his honeymoon here, and after Liberation the hotel served as a repatriation center for concentration camp survivors. Today the 184-room hotel holds its own as a serious luxury address — rooms are comparatively spacious for Paris standards, the Akasha Spa is one of the better hotel spas in the city, and Brasserie Lutetia is genuinely used by locals.
Where You'll Stay
9 room types available
Deluxe Room
Entry-level rooms with bespoke furniture, light-filled bathrooms, and peaceful views. Reviewers note these are comfortable by Paris standards but on the smaller side. Features memory foam beds, flat-screen TV, minibar, and coffee machine.
Deluxe Suite
Serene, modern elegance with sweeping city views. A step up in size and light from standard rooms, designed as a peaceful retreat with Parisian charm throughout.
Family Suite
Connecting suites designed for families — a Junior Suite with an adjoining bedroom. Two bathrooms, views of either Saint-Germain-des-Prés or the Lutetia patio, and all the elegance of the standalone suites.
2 King Beds or 1 King Bed and 2 Twin BedsJoséphine Baker Suite
Named for and inspired by the legendary performer who was a Lutetia regular, this suite features private terraces with views of the Eiffel Tower — a fitting tribute to the woman who made this hotel her Parisian home.
Junior Suite
Spacious suites in subtle tones of cream, clay, aubergine, and soft blue, with hand-blown Murano glass wall lights that nod to the hotel's Art Nouveau roots. Brushed oak floors and walk-in wardrobes enhance the sense of space. Bathrooms come with Hermès toiletries.
Lutetia Suite
Designed to feel like a Parisian apartment with large windows overlooking the bohemian Left Bank and Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Oversized bed, soft blue rugs and textiles, upholstered furniture, and a walk-in wardrobe.
Presidential Suite
On the sixth floor, 144 sqm of what the hotel describes as the largest suite in the property. Designed in partnership with the Carré Rive Gauche Association — the premier art dealers alliance of Saint-Germain. Two bedrooms, expansive living spaces, and views of both the Eiffel Tower and Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Has a kitchen, marble bathroom, balcony, and private dining area.
144 sqmRooftop Penthouse by Coppola
Francis Ford Coppola — a longtime Lutetia regular — put his personal touch on this extraordinary penthouse. The suite is 83 sqm and sits beneath a private 60 sqm rooftop sanctuary with 360° views of Paris and the Eiffel Tower. Carrara marble bathroom, bespoke furniture, and unique pieces from Coppola's personal collection. The terrace is genuinely spectacular.
King Bed · 83 sqmSuite Parisienne by Isabelle Huppert
One of the hotel's celebrity-designed signature suites, conceived by longtime Lutetia regular and actress Isabelle Huppert. Located on the sixth floor with 60 sqm and views of Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
The Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Weekend afternoon tea under the famous stained glass ceiling. Pastry Chef Nicolas Guercio creates both savory and sweet selections. A genuinely beautiful setting. Runs Saturdays and Sundays, 3–6pm. Advance booking required.
Aqua workouts and lap swimming in the Akasha Spa's 17-metre pool bathed in natural daylight. Personal trainers available.
Bespoke curated experiences across fashion, food, art, history, and design in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighborhood. The concierge team can arrange gallery visits, private shopping at Le Bon Marché, and museum access with line-skipping.
Exclusive experiences and privileges for Mandarin Oriental loyalty members, including member-only events, personalised touches, and flexible benefits across all stays, spa visits, and dining.
Weekend live jazz performances at Bar Joséphine, under the restored Romanesque frescoes. Part of the bar's evening program on Saturdays.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
7 dedicated venues plus 2 restaurants and 2 bars for private events. Includes the Cristal Ballroom. Hosts weddings to board meetings.
Highly regarded concierge team — consistently praised in reviews for securing museum tickets and making restaurant reservations. Worth engaging in advance for Paris museum visits.
Pets accepted on request. Call ahead to confirm details.
On-site boutique (La Boutique) selling curated items.
Airport pick-up and drop-off service available. Contact hotel in advance to arrange.
Private parking available nearby at approximately €50 per day. No on-site garage.
State-of-the-art gym with latest equipment. Personal training available.
17-metre pool in natural daylight at Akasha Spa. Children welcome with adult supervision 9am–12pm and 2–7pm.
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