This Historic Palace Hotel in Paris Has an Indoor Pool and Suites With Panoramic Eiffel Tower Views-Here's What It's Like to Stay

"Hôtel Lutetia has long been a cultural landmark on Paris' Left Bank. Its striking blend of art nouveau and art deco has drawn generations of artists, writers, and tastemakers-from James Joyce, Henri Matisse, and Picasso to Catherine Deneuve and Hedi Slimane. The hotel first opened in 1910 by the founder of iconic Parisian department store Le Bon Marché and underwent a restoration by French architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte in 2018. Earlier this year, it joined the Mandarin Oriental portfolio as the company's second outpost in the City of Light."

"As I arrived at Lutetia on a rainy afternoon, the hotel's iconic name glowed on its curved facade against the gloomy sky. Inside, the atmosphere was classically Parisian and artfully modern. Its elegant Brasserie Lutetia hummed with energy, welcoming not just hotel guests but also locals who've long considered this corner of Boulevard Raspail and Rue de Sèvres a favorite meeting point."

""With its deep artistic roots, storied history, and reimagined elegance under Mandarin Oriental, it invites travelers to experience the true essence of Paris.""

Hôtel Lutetia stands as a cultural landmark on Paris' Left Bank, noted for its art nouveau and art deco blend that attracted figures like James Joyce, Henri Matisse, Picasso, Catherine Deneuve, and Hedi Slimane. The hotel opened in 1910, was restored by Jean-Michel Wilmotte in 2018, and joined the Mandarin Oriental portfolio earlier in the year. The transition preserved the hotel's historic Parisian character while adding Mandarin Oriental's global service and programming. The property features 184 guest rooms and suites. The Eiffel Deluxe Room with Balcony on upper floors offers sweeping views of the Left Bank and the Eiffel Tower.

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