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Picture this: your morning starts with a quintessential French breakfast, warm croissants, freshly squeezed orange juice, and rich café crème. You sip, you savour, and you watch as Paris slowly comes to life below, and once again the French (or you) fall in love with life all over again.
From its restaurants to its glistening Eiffel Tower suites, the Mandarin Oriental Lutetia Paris is like living the true Parisian dream. This palace-style hotel is romantically set along the street of Babylon in the 6th arrondissement, making it convenient and perfect for shopping and curious excursions around the famous Rue de Rennes. This Art Nouveau is not just an illustration of literature; it’s an iconic landmark that has hosted the likes of famous artists such as Picasso, Sartre, and James Joyce.
This left-bank glamour hotel has a total of 184 rooms and suites, with the top floor featuring GRAZIA’s favourite Eiffel Deluxe Rooms, which offer balconies with show-stopping views of Saint-Germain’s landscape and, of course, the Eiffel Tower.
Designed by Louis‑Charles Boileau and Henri Tauzin, each room at the Mandarin Oriental Lutetia is a masterclass in Parisian elegance. Belgian oak floors, eucalyptus‑veneer panelling, and Murano glass lights that create a warm, romantic atmosphere with just the right touch of heritage. Think buttery 500-thread-count sheets, Carrara marble bathrooms bathed in natural light, and deep soaking tubs that feel more sculpture than fixture.
Although the atmosphere is something everyone feels instantly, the gastronomy at Brasserie Lutetia is truly on another level. Tucked beneath a glass roof, this is the checkpoint where Parisians mass to wine, dine, and be seen in the spirit of Saint-Germain society. Here, refined French classics are brought to life under the direction of Executive Chef Patrick Charvet, whose culinary style masterfully merges tradition with modernity. Using seasonal ingredients and delicate technique, he reimagines classic French dishes for the everyday modern diner.
Some standout plates include the perfectly seared sole meunière, elegant beef tartare, and oysters fresh from the raw bar. From sunrise breakfasts to late-night glasses of Chablis, Brasserie Lutetia delivers effortlessly chic Left Bank dining. We recommend the full experience, terrace seat included.
Stay for the oyster-leaf martinis at Bar Joséphine, where old-school Parisian novels meet modern-day mixology. Named after the iconic Joséphine Baker, it holds a mood that feels straight out of a black-and-white film. The signature cocktails are as artistic as the surroundings; floor-to-ceiling restored frescoed and velvet banquettes, topped by a jazz repertoire that flows from room to room.
From jet-lag recovery massages to Cellcosmet facials, The Akasha Spa wellness escape features a dreamy menu of treatments that include Eastern rituals with modern skincare science. Not to mention a 17-metre indoor pool, steam room, sauna, and guided meditation sessions, each detail is fashioned with maximum restoration in mind. The bonus? An in-house salon by Christophe-Nicolas Biot, an artist and mastermind in the hair world, that will leave you feeling better than when you came in.
