Opened in 1910 on the initiative of the Advisory board of the department store “Le Bon Marché” for their important clients, the Lutetia hotel is significant in the history of Paris for being a transition from the Art Nouveau of the day to the then emerging style of Art Deco.
The Hotel is located at 45 Boulevard Raspail, in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés area of the 6th arrondissement of Paris, one of the best-known hotels in the history of Paris on the Left Bank. The architects at the time, commissioned sculptor Léon Binet and later, Paul Belmondo (father of actor, Jean-Paul Belmondo) to decorate the hotel’s facade in the ‘Art Nouveau’ style comprising branch-like depictions with imposing floral details intermingling with grape vines and grape clusters.
The Lutetia quickly became a place where the anonymous could be found alongside the famous, where art, philosophy, science and politics were continually created, discreetly and without ostentation. A place of intellect; a place of experiment, gifted for creating and developing ideas.
Hotel Lutetia has undergone a complete renovation and refurbishment, and is welcoming guest once again. The hotel spans seven floors, and its penthouses with private access to terraces with 360-degree views of the city are the crown jewels of this renaissance.
The iconic Brasserie Lutetia, Bar Aristide with restored frescoes dating back to 1910, Salon Saint Germain with its magnificent glass ceiling, and the breakfast restaurant L'Orangerie complete the hotel offering.
