La Lanterne, the new Saint-Germain hotel in Paris

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Published by My de Sortiraparis · Photos by My de Sortiraparis · Published on May 9th, 2020 at 12:50 p.m.
The boutique-hotel La lanterne opens its doors in the Saint-Germain district of Paris, between Notre Dame and the Pantheon. Beautiful, spacious duplexes, rooms overlooking the garden and a swimming pool with SPA, the place has everything to seduce.

We're off to discover a beautiful new hotel in the historic Saint-Germain district, a stone's throw from the Seine and Notre Dame Cathedral. La Lanterne is the name of this new 4-star boutique hotel. The name pays homage to the famous Parisian lampposts, instantly recognizable.

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It's a hotel on a human scale, as welcoming as home, but with some great features all the same. Vaulted swimming pool, spa, clef d'or concierge service and bistronomic room service are all on offer.

The hotel underwent a year of renovation and expansion thanks to the acquisition of the neighboring hotel. There are now 42 rooms, including 3 "Top Floor" rooms, each with its own terrace overlooking the rooftops of Paris, and two duplex rooms.

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The rooms are adorned with wallpapers inspired by the Parisian lanterns and lampposts of photographer Nicolas Sénégas. The decor is both modern and elegant. Paintings of antique etchings and fine Chinese fabrics are combined. Comfort, functionality and facilities made to last - these were the guiding principles of Pierre Dubois, co-founder of the decorating house Les Héritiers.

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The hotel also boasts an inner courtyard opening onto an interior garden. Here we discover 4 rooms in absolute calm, giving us the impression of being in a private home.

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In the basement, La Lanterne unveils a swimming pool hidden beneath vaulted ceilings. There's a mosaic-tiled hammam, a high-tech fitness room and a SPA offering a full range of Ayurvedic massages, available to hotel guests and "outsiders" alike and worked on with TAAJ, a range of treatments combining traditional Indian know-how and top-of-the-range French expertise.

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In the communal areas, you'll find a number of nooks and crannies where you can relax: a 50s-style entrance hall with large armchairs for reading, a Chinese lounge for quiet moments or meetings, and a bar/breakfast room.

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A Clef d'Or Concierge is on hand to listen to your every whim, and offer tailor-made advice on visiting the city as you wish. For room service, the hotel calls on the neighboring brasserie l'Annexe, which offers a fine menu of home-cooked dishes. Fresh, seasonal bistro fare, to be enjoyed from 12pm to 11.30pm, accompanied by fine local wines.

In short, a charming, well-located hotel that feels just like home, only better.

Please note that it's been over 4 years since our last visit, so the place and experience may have changed.

Practical information

Location

12 Rue de la Montagne Sainte Geneviève
75005 Paris 5

Access
Maubert-Mutualité station line 10

Recommended age
For all

Official website
www.hotel-la-lanterne.com

More information
33 rooms (classic, superior, deluxe and one suite), from 16 to 35 m2 3 Top Floor rooms, from 18 to 22m2 with private terrace 4 Superior Garden rooms from 16 to 19m2 2 Duplex rooms, from 35 to 45m2 for families

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