"From its early days hosting such writers as Samuel Beckett, Ernest Hemingway, and James Joyce, to serving as a jazz hub in the 1950s (with Miles Davis often in attendance), the Lutetia has always lived up to its reputation as the only designated Grand Dame hotel on the “bohemian” Left Bank. Today a member of the Set hotel group, the Lutetia reopened in the summer of 2018 following a four-year renovation led by noted architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte. Now, the original art nouveau–meets–art deco structure provides a backdrop for 184 elegant rooms and suites, each with dark wood paneling, handblown Murano glass, and Carrara marble. The seven signature suites, which include two penthouses, feature private balconies and 360-degree views of the city. Enjoy a drink in the chic Bar Josephine (named for actress and dancer Josephine Baker), then find sanctuary in the glass-roofed Le Saint-Germain salon and its adjacent courtyard. The 7,500-square-foot Akasha Spa features six treatment rooms, a pool, and a state-of-the-art gym. Also worth noting: The hotel is certified by third-party sustainability assessor Green Globe for practices including in-room smart sensors for reduced electricity use and water flow reductors for showers and faucets." - Julia Cosgrove, Lindsey Tramuta, Mary Winston Nicklin
