Saint-Germain-des-Pres Paris, France
Renovated
2018
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe HeritageOutside the door
The house
Mandarin OrientalLeft Bank palace showcase
As the Left Bank's sole Palace-status grande dame, sculpted stone architecture meets a double-height lobby alive with local cocktail patrons.
“This is a grand luxury hotel with 184 rooms, but it feels intimate and the service personal.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Jean-Michel Wilmotte revived the Art Nouveau structure with fluted wood, custom Murano fixtures, and chevron parquet floors.
Remarkable
Palace service offering bespoke concierge tours, attentive doormen, and deep bathtubs carved from single marble blocks.
Remarkable
A 1910 Left Bank landmark where James Joyce wrote, showcasing painstakingly restored Belle Époque frescoes.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Paris
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in Forbes Travel Guide, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
The hotel’s distinctive silhouette is now an artifact of the era… and something of a landmark in the neighborhood of Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
“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.”
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Standing directly across from Le Bon Marché on Boulevard Raspail, the Left Bank's literary cafes and quiet courtyards unfold from the doorstep.
The rooms
Chevron parquet floors and handblown Murano glass lanterns give way to Carrara marble bathrooms fitted with deep soaking tubs.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Natural light filters through an overhead aperture onto the 17-meter pool, bordered by marble columns and daybeds.
The gym and hammam
Cardio and strength machines fill the fitness room, set beside a sauna and traditional steam hammam.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Brasserie Lutetia
The two-level dining room serves classic French dishes and fresh seafood, opening onto a Boulevard Raspail sidewalk terrace.
The double-height Art Deco lobby buzzes with impeccably dressed locals here for pre-dinner cocktails at Bar Josephine.
At the table
Le Saint-Germain hosts afternoon tea under a painted glass ceiling, and Bar Aristide pours cocktails among leather armchairs.
How it began
Founded in 1910 by the Boucicaut family behind Le Bon Marché, this storied address was where James Joyce wrote Ulysses.
“The understated interiors of the guestrooms are revealed through tactile fluted wood panelling, brushed oak flooring, hand-blown Murano glass wall lights, and rich textiles.”
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.