Hotel Lutetia, Paris

Nestled in the heart of one of most fashionable districts of Paris, Saint-Germain-des-Pres, the Hotel Lutetia is within walking distance of the River Seine, the Musee dOrsay, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the delightful boutique shops and designer studios on the Left Bank. The sculpted Art Deco facade and welcoming statue of Gustave Eiffel, along with pictures of artists that once lived in the hotel, are first indications that hotel is something special, full of artistic surprises. A renowned meeting place for artists, writers and politicians, a busy lobby has a lively edginess with displayed works of art by renowned contemporary artists Arman, Cesar, Philippe Hiquily, Perrin, and Thierry Bisch. Surrounded by Art Deco architecture, period furniture, crystal chandeliers and the sounds of jazz music drifting through from the highly popular Lutetia Bar, guests will find you are immersed in a truly Parisian atmosphere. Views of the nearby Eiffel Tower can be enjoyed from a number of the rooms and suites where the classic styling of the 1930 is combined with all the modern amenities expected of todays discerning traveler.