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Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, Paris
Paris, France · Mandarin Oriental · Apex Luxury
Opened in 1910, it is the only grand hotel ever built on the Rive Gauche, its Art Nouveau and Art Deco architecture marking the neighborhood that shaped the intellectual and artistic life of the 20th century. The property holds Two MICHELIN Keys. HBO filmed Season 4 of The White Lotus here in 2026, doubling some Paris interiors for Cannes action while the season remains set on the Côte d'Azur. The Jardin du Luxembourg is 10 minutes on foot south and the Musée d'Orsay 17 minutes north along the river.
- 243 rooms
- Opened 1910
- Neighborhood: Saint-Germain-des-Prés
- Architect: Louis-Hippolyte Boileau; Jean-Michel Wilmotte
- Interiors: Jean-Michel Wilmotte; Sybille de Margerie
About Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, Paris
- Opened in 1910 by the Boucicaut family, founders of Le Bon Marche, as a haven for elite clientele on Paris's Left Bank.
- The Lutetia hosted artists including Picasso and James Joyce, who is said to have finished writing Ulysses while staying there.
- The Nazis requisitioned the building during WWII, and it later served as a sanctuary for returning deportees after liberation.
- A major renovation from 2014 to 2018 preceded its reopening with France's official Palace hotel rating.
- HBO filmed Season 4 of The White Lotus here in 2026, doubling some Paris interiors at Mandarin Oriental Lutetia for Cannes action while the season stays set on the French Riviera.
History
Opened in 1910 by the Boucicaut family, founders of Le Bon Marché, as a luxurious haven on Paris's Left Bank for elite clientele; hosted artists like Picasso, Joyce (who finished Ulysses there), and intellectuals; requisitioned by Nazis during WWII, later a sanctuary for deportees post-liberation; major renovation 2014-2018 reopened as Palace hotel. HBO filmed Season 4 of The White Lotus here in 2026, using Left Bank interiors to double for some Cannes sequences.
The setting
Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, Paris — long known as the Lutetia — anchors 45 Boulevard Raspail in the 6th arrondissement, at the crossroads of Saint-Germain-des-Prés and Montparnasse. Opened in 1910, it is the only grand hotel ever built on the Rive Gauche, its Art Nouveau and Art Deco architecture marking the neighborhood that shaped the intellectual and artistic life of the 20th century — home to Picasso, Hemingway, and the existentialist cafés of Saint-Germain. The Jardin du Luxembourg is 10 minutes on foot south and the Musée d'Orsay 17 minutes north along the river — making this the definitive Left Bank luxury address, as singular in character as it is celebrated in history. 2 km from Louvre.
Restaurants and bars
- Brasserie Lutetia — Restaurant
- Saint-Germain Salon — Restaurant · Italian · Chef Alessio Maselli
- Bar Josephine — Bar
- Bar Aristide — Bar
Experiences
- Spa at Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, Paris — 700 m² spa with a 17-metre indoor pool, hammam, sauna, jacuzzi and relaxation areas.
- Afternoon Tea at Saint-Germain Salon — Every weekend the salon hosts Afternoon Tea by Pastry Chef Nicolas Guercio.
- Parisian Brasserie Lutetia — Iconic Parisian brasserie in the hotel.
- Jazz evenings at Bar Joséphine — Bar Joséphine hosts jazzy evenings in the hotel.
Amenities
- spa
- indoor pool
- fitness
- sauna
- Turkish bath
- concierge
- terrace
- Hot tub
- Pet-friendly
- EV charging
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star (2026)
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
- Two MICHELIN Keys
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