Hôtel Fontaines du Luxembourg features a long history that stretches back to the 17th century, when it was established by King Louis XVI right in the middle of Paris as a coach house. Over the next few centuries, the property was able to survive and remain largely unchanged and undamaged despite later events such as the French Revolution, the Napoleonic Wars, the invasions of France during both World Wars, and the Cold War. However, it would only be in the 20th century when the property was opened as a publicly available accommodation. In the process, the property has retained its original features while also providing for modern conveniences and renovations.
Design and Architecture
Hôtel Fontaines du Luxembourg largely exemplifies 17th-century architecture with its stone brick walls that nonetheless conform to the large-scale architectural redesigns brought about by the Haussmann renovations during the 19th century. While the four-level height was retained and lower levels keep the exterior surface features of the original facade of the structure, the upper levels more closely feature the Haussman renovations as seen in its use of pièrre de taille material, mansard roofs and dormer windows, the slightly taller heights of its second and third levels, and a consistent height of around 12 to 20 meters. Details such as windows and signage are decidedly modern in material and design, as well as other needed or integrated attributes, such as internal and external accessibility features that allow guests with mobility issues to enter and use the facilities of the property.
By contrast, interior spaces feature a more colorful yet also rather modernized design, with various portraits and tapestries alongside tiled or wooden floors, and even matching designs for indoor elements such as curtains and carpets. Indeed, interior design is rather eclectic, with some spaces containing smooth, simple monochromatic surface features that are only adorned by mirrors or portraits. Other surfaces have somewhat rough and uncut stone, while spaces such as bathrooms and toilets have their tiles extend to both floors and walls. Alternatively, walls can be plain, fitted with large paintings, or even have tapestries directly painted on their surface. Furniture and fixtures are similarly eclectic, with no single style or design being dominant, spanning a wide range from classically styled to Baroque, Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern, and even minimalist functionalist designs.
Room service
Dry cleaning
Ironing service
Express check-in/check-out
Currency exchange
Tour desk
Fax/photocopying
Concierge service
Private check-in/check-out
Shared lounge/TV area
BAR
LAUNDRY
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Daily housekeeping
Outdoor
Terrace
Outdoor furniture
General
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Lift
Safety deposit box
Soundproof rooms
Heating
Non-smoking throughout
Air conditioning
Food & Drink
Breakfast in the room
Wine/champagne
Fruits
Coffee house on site
Internet
Internet services
WiFi
Free WiFi
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Indoor play area
Safety & security
24-hour security
Key access
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
CCTV in common areas
Fire extinguishers
Food & drink safety
Breakfast takeaway containers
Safety features
First aid kit available
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Physical distancing rules followed
Reception services
Invoice provided
Services
Room service
Dry cleaning
Ironing service
Express check-in/check-out
Currency exchange
Tour desk
Fax/photocopying
Concierge service
Private check-in/check-out
Shared lounge/TV area
Popular Amenities
BAR
LAUNDRY
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Daily housekeeping
Outdoor
Terrace
Outdoor furniture
General
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Lift
Safety deposit box
Soundproof rooms
Heating
Non-smoking throughout
Air conditioning
Food & Drink
Breakfast in the room
Wine/champagne
Fruits
Coffee house on site
Internet
Internet services
WiFi
Free WiFi
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Indoor play area
Safety & security
24-hour security
Key access
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
CCTV in common areas
Fire extinguishers
Food & drink safety
Breakfast takeaway containers
Safety features
First aid kit available
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Physical distancing rules followed
Reception services
Invoice provided
The dining experience at the Hôtel Fontaines du Luxembourg is primarily centered around its Continental buffet breakfast, served and prepared in the hotel’s antique dining room, which has sections dating back to even the 12th century. There is also a lounge, an indoor bar, and an outdoor patio where guests can stay and relax at any time during the day, featuring wooden beams on the ceiling, stone walls, low lighting, designer shelving, and stylish furnishings. In addition, guests looking for a smoking area may do so on the patio.
Breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM, with visitors being able to choose between having their meals in the dining room or having it in their rooms instead. The Continental breakfast buffet includes pastry offerings such as a traditional French breakfast of French bread with butter and jams, dried fruit and cereal, healthy fruit juice, fruit purees, salads, yoghurts, selections of cold cuts and eggs, hot drinks, and more.
Its location in the heart of Paris provides guests of the hotel with an ideal location for further exploring the sights and wonders of the famed city. In particular, the hotel’s concierge service offers a wide selection of recommended tours and activities for visitors seeking to enhance their experience in Paris. At the top of the list of interesting locations the concierge service can help guests visit are famous landmarks and locales such as the Eiffel Tower, the regal Versailles Castle and Palace, and the Les Invalides museum and mausoleum complex.
Special themed tours where visitors are guided through a set of locales that reflect a given theme. Alternatively, guests who wish to travel farther or in style may choose special cruise options that allow them to dine and relax in luxury while observing and visiting major landmarks. Out of town visits include locales such as the nearby Vaux-le-Vicomte Castle in Maincy, the wider Loire Valley for its various castles, or Normandy for its beaches and memorials.
One of the largest and most famous museums in the world, and home to famed works such as the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo, it contains around 500,000 individual objects and items from various periods of history and prehistory. (18-minute drive)
A lavishly designed mausoleum dating back to the 18th century that now houses the remains and memorials of various distinguished French citizens such as Voltaire, Victor Hugo, Louis Braille, and the husband and wife pair of Pierre and Marie Curie. (6-minute drive)
An iconic Paris landmark that was built in the 12th century, the cathedral is considered one of the most well-known examples of Gothic architecture, having been rebuilt and reopened in 2024 after a large fire earlier in 2019. (9-minute drive)
The nearest airport is Paris-Orly Airport, which is a 30-minute drive away.
The nearest railway station is Odéon Railway Station, which is a 3-minute drive away.