Courtney Whitaker stays at the renovated Hotel Lutetia, on the Rive Gauche, Paris
Location: The Hotel Lutetia sits at a very chic address on Boulevard Raspail in Saint-Germain-de-Pres, in the 6th arrondissement, and is one of the grandest hotels on the Left Bank. It is across the road from the Sevres-Babylone metro station.
Check-in experience: We are warmly welcomed into the stunning marble reception area by Emma, who shows us to our room, while our bags are whisked upstairs by Gregory. The hotel is beautifully scented, immaculate and immediately calming after walking in off the busy street.
The room: A Junior Suite with Balcony. His and hers wardrobes line both sides of the entry and lead to the large bathroom. The lounge and bedroom are adjoined and have a flat-screen television (which can be cleverly detached from the wall and moved into the desired position), a luxurious bed, a couch, a desk and hidden bar area with Nespresso machine. French doors open to a balcony overlooking the Boulevard Raspail and a lovely view of the park across the road. The decor is in keeping with the era of the hotel with Art Deco touches, including a ceiling recess, and beautiful parquet floors. An iPad and several other panels control the lights and curtains, meaning you can customise the space and light to your liking from anywhere in the suite.
