Hotel Observatoire Luxembourg – A Favorite for Families in Paris
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
Hotel Observatoire Luxembourg offers 41 rooms in categories including Classic, Superior, Deluxe, and Family rooms. Each room includes a private bathroom with Fragonard toiletries, heated towel racks, and slippers. Amenities include high-speed Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs with cable channels, minibars, Nespresso machines, and soundproof windows. Family rooms (25 sqm) accommodate up to four with queen or twin beds plus two extra beds on request. Some rooms overlook quiet streets or the Luxembourg Gardens.
Dining at Le Luco
The hotel's attached brasserie, Le Luco, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily (except Sundays). The menu features traditional French dishes like steak frites, croque-monsieur, and seasonal salads. Guests can also order room service for in-room dining. Nearby options include Hugo & Co (by chef Tomy Gousset) and Baïeta, home to France's youngest Michelin-starred chef.
Location & Attractions
The hotel is in Paris's 5th arrondissement, a 3-minute walk from Luxembourg Gardens and the Sorbonne. The Pantheon, Musée de Cluny, and Rue Mouffetard's markets are within 10 minutes. Notre-Dame Cathedral is 15 minutes away via Metro Line 4 (Vavin Station) or RER B (Luxembourg Station). Charles de Gaulle Airport is 35 minutes by RER B.
Family & Accessibility
Family rooms include space for extra beds and cribs (on request). Soundproofing ensures quiet stays. Accessible rooms feature widened doorways and roll-in showers. The Luxembourg Gardens, with its playgrounds and puppet theater, is a 5-minute walk. The Natural History Museum and Jardin des Plantes (20 minutes away) offer kid-friendly exhibits.
Services & Sustainability
The 24-hour front desk provides concierge services, luggage storage, and ticket assistance. Eco-friendly practices include energy-efficient heating/cooling, bulk toiletries, and partnerships with local suppliers like Boulangerie du Val-de-Grâce. Bicycle rentals are available at the nearby Vélib' station (Saint-Michel Luxembourg).
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- No parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Luggage storage
- Lift
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Business centre
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor