Mandarin Oriental, Paris, suites at the Lutetia address of the Rive Gauche, Paris

A Left Bank landmark reconsidered as a suite hotel

The reason to look closely at this address on Boulevard Raspail is the suite floor itself: a collection built for guests who want space and quiet on the Rive Gauche, not proximity for its own sake. The Art Deco structure, one of the district's original grand hotels, has been recomposed inside with a restraint that favours proportion over ornament, letting original volumes breathe.

The atmosphere sits between residential and ceremonial: high ceilings, deep bathtubs, balconies that open onto Saint-Germain rooftops rather than boulevard noise. The spa floor, with its indoor pool, sauna and steam room, extends that same register of calm. Downstairs, the restaurant works French and international registers with dietary precision, an easy match for longer stays.

La Suite selected this hotel because it treats the suite as the primary unit of experience, not an upgrade. Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the Rodin Museum, Luxembourg Gardens: all close, all secondary to the room itself.

The essentials

Les suites

• Suite collection within the hotel's total key count (exact figures on request)
• Balconies overlooking the Saint-Germain rooftops
• Private bathrooms with walk-in showers
• Family suites available
• Room service and in-room dining
• Soundproofed rooms

Architecture & design

• Historic Art Deco structure on the Rive Gauche
• Interiors recomposed with a contemporary, restrained design language
• Original volumes and high ceilings preserved

Restaurant

• On-site restaurant serving French and international cuisine
• Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available
• Breakfast served in continental, American, buffet and full English/Irish formats
• Family-friendly dining room

Bar

• On-site bar for guests

Spa & wellness

• Indoor pool, heated, open year round
• Sauna and Turkish steam bath
• Hot tub / jacuzzi
• Fitness center with personal trainer and yoga classes
• Full range of massage and beauty treatments, including couples' massage
• Spa lounge and relaxation area

Location

• Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Left Bank, Paris
• Rodin Museum: 0.7 mi
• Luxembourg Gardens: 15 minute walk
• Notre-Dame Cathedral: 1.2 mi
• Musée d'Orsay: 13 minute walk
• Louvre Museum: 19 minute walk
• Paris Orly Airport: 8.7 mi

Ideal for

• Long stays on the Left Bank
• Families seeking connecting or family suites
• Wellness-focused travellers
• Business travellers needing a discreet base
• Cultural itineraries around Saint-Germain and the museums

La Suite favorites

• A historic Art Deco address reworked as a suite-first hotel
• Heated indoor pool open year round
• Balconies facing the rooftops of Saint-Germain-des-Prés
• 13 minute walk to the Musée d'Orsay
• Full spa floor with sauna, steam room and couples' treatments
• Family suites and kids' meals for longer, multigenerational stays