Hôtel Lutetia, Palace hotel in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, France.
The Hôtel Lutetia is a palace hotel on the Left Bank near Saint-Germain-des-Prés. The seven-story building blends Art Nouveau and Art Deco design, containing roughly 176 rooms and suites.
Built in the early 1900s to serve guests of the nearby Le Bon Marché department store, the hotel became a symbol of Left Bank elegance. The German military occupied it during World War II, and after Paris's liberation in 1944, it functioned as a repatriation center for displaced persons.
The hotel's name comes from the ancient Roman settlement that became Paris. This connection to the area's deep past shapes how visitors understand the neighborhood's character.
The hotel sits in the heart of the Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighborhood with easy access to public transportation. Multiple on-site dining options and spa facilities make it convenient for guests seeking amenities.
It is the only palace hotel on Paris's Left Bank and was originally built to attract wealthy clients of the neighboring department store. This link between high-end hospitality and retail commerce makes it an unusual example of luxury designed around commercial interests.
Location: 6th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1910
Architects: Louis-Charles Boileau, Henri Tauzin, Jean-Michel Wilmotte, Alain-Charles Perrot, Florent Richard
Official opening: December 1910
Architectural style: Art Deco, Art Nouveau architecture
Floors above the ground: 9
Height: 33 m
Address: 45 Bd Raspail, 75006 Paris
Phone: +33149544600
Website: https://hotellutetia.com
GPS coordinates: 48.85135,2.32720
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:00
Paris counts among its most prestigious addresses palaces and five-star hotels housed in historic buildings from the 18th to the 20th century. These establishments occupy prime locations, such as the Ritz Paris on Place Vendôme, the Plaza Athénée in the Golden Triangle on Avenue Montaigne, or Le Meurice facing the Tuileries Gardens. Cheval Blanc Paris, Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme, and Mandarin Oriental on Rue Saint-Honoré exemplify this tradition of hotel excellence in the city center districts. These hotels offer rooms and suites decorated with period furniture, gourmet restaurants often awarded Michelin stars, and relaxation areas including spas and indoor pools. The Royal Monceau Raffles Paris features a 75-foot (23-meter) pool and a My Blend spa by Clarins, while Mandarin Oriental provides a 9,700-square-foot (900 square meters) wellness space. In Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the 1910-built Hôtel Lutetia retains its Art Deco architecture, and SO/ Paris occupies the top ten floors of the former administrative city building with 162 rooms.
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