Hotel Lutetia Hotel

45 Boulevard Raspail, 75006 Paris

Style permeates every aspect of the Hotel Lutetia, from its Left Bank location in a classic art deco building to its client list. Now in its centenial year, the hotel has over the years played host to everyone from Catherine Deneuve to Carla Bruni.

Elegant chandeliers welcome you and floor-length red velvet drapes punctuate the reception area, surrounded by a chequered black and white floor. Rooms boast a contemporary decor with a nod towards of the art deco era – think angular shapes, bright, shiny fabrics and animal prints. If you’re after a view to remember, opt for a top-floor room, from which you can see the Eiffel Tower.

Fashion designer Sonia Rykiel designed the hotel’s stylish restaurants: Brasserie Lutetia offers fantastic seafood and comfort food but, for Michelin-star quality, reserve a table at Le Paris. Under the guidance of Philippe Renard, dishes such as beef with roasted Charlotte potatoes and leeks in a red wine sauce are paired with superb French wines. After dinner, sink into the cosy surroundings of the Lutetia Bar and enjoy music from Parisian jazz bands. Doubles from €212.