Suite Amour at Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, Paris
Mandarin Oriental Group
The Mandarin Oriental group just announced that Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, one of its two luxury properties in Paris, will be featured in the upcoming fourth season of Mike White’s hit HBO series, The White Lotus.
This is the third property in France to join the elite group of hotels named to appear in Season 4.
An Inside Look At Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, Paris
A storied property that first opened in 1910, the hotel is located in Paris’ upscale St. Germain-des-Prés neighborhood on the Left Bank, known as a mecca for artists and intellectuals.
Facade of Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, Paris
Mandarin Oriental Group
Originally named Hotel Lutetia, it was founded in 1910 by the same family that created the world’s first luxury department store, Le Bon Marché. Some of the hotel’s earliest visitors included such luminaries as Pablo Picasso, Henry Matisse, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry and Josephine Baker.
Like many other grand hotels, it was occupied by Nazi soldiers during World War II and later served as a sanctuary for people returned from Europe’s concentration camps.
The five-star hotel was lovingly restored in 2018 to preserve its rich history and charm while introducing contemporary refinements. The hotel also holds the title of a Palace hotel, an official rating designating exceptional five-star properties.
The stunning exterior is considered a masterpiece of Art Nouveau and Art Deco design. Among its impressive architectural elements inside are a stained-glass ceiling in the central salon and Romanesque frescoes at Bar Josephine.
Stained-glass ceiling in the Grand Salon of Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, Paris
Mandarin Oriental Group
Just last year (April 2025), Mandarin Oriental took over management and the hotel was rebranded as Mandarin Oriental Lutetia. Its 184 guest rooms are decorated in tasteful beige and blue tones by French architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte, and include 47 opulent suites, two of which offer private rooftop terraces with views of the Eiffel Tower.
The hotel also has a massive 7500-square-foot spa carved out of stone and marble with an indoor lap pool, hydrotherapy facilities and treatment rooms.
Akasha Spa at Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, Paris
Mandarin Oriental GroupChecking Out Of The Four Seasons
The upcoming season marks a significant shift in choice of accommodations, as it appears the series has “checked out” of the Four Seasons properties that appeared in all prior seasons.
However, this isn’t the first association between the show and the Mandarin Oriental Group. Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok made a memorable cameo appearance as the backdrop for the meeting between Rick (Walter Goggins) and Frank (Sam Rockwell). Mike White wrote the actual script for Season 3 in the same property.
The Two Other ‘The White Lotus’ Season 4 Hotels
The Mandarin Oriental Luteta, Paris, will join two other exclusive properties with historic French pedigrees, Château de la Messardière and Hôtel Martinez
Château de la Messardière
Entrance to Château de la Messardière
Château de la Messardière
The exclusive Château de la Messardière, a luxury hotel in Saint-Tropez, will star as Hotel du Cap. Rebranded by Airelle in 2021 after a €40 million major renovation, the former 19th-century palace has a rich, romantic history.
The hilltop estate was built as a wedding gift from a wealthy cavalry officer for his bride before it was converted into a hotel in the 1920s.
Hôtel Martinez
View of Bay of Cannes from Penthouse Apartment at Hotel Martine
Hotel Martinez
Built in 1929, Hôtel Martinez will appear as White Lotus Cannes. The recently renovated historic Art Deco Hotel is part of the Unbound Collection by Hyatt.
Its prime location makes it a favorite of celebrities attending the Cannes Film Festival, who are often photographed on its spiral staircase.
Other Updates on ‘The White Lotus’ Season 4
The famous red carpeted stairs at the Cannes Film Festival.
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Production of Season 4 of The White Lotus was underway last week, coinciding with the annual Cannes Film Festival (held May 12-23, 2026), one of the world’s most prestigious cinema events. Variety reports that actual filming will begin immediately afterward, recreating the Cannes extravaganza.
Although details are still under wraps, the international film festival is expected to be integral to the plot of the satirical series. There are few better settings to lampoon celebrity and wealth than the French Riviera and the Cannes Film Festival.
“White Lotus filming at Cannes is the most White Lotus thing ever,” commented one user on X.
White Lotus Season 4 is slated to air in the first half of 2027, no specific premiere date has been announced for the highly anticipated series.
Locations
Season 4 will transport viewers to the dreamy French Riviera; Variety was the first outlet to confirm Saint-Tropez as the primary shooting location. The coastal town on the Côte d’Azur is no stranger to cinema, having served as the setting for such iconic films as God Created Woman, The Swimming Pool, and Bonjour Tristesse in the 50s and 60s.
Cannes, Monaco and Paris will also make appearances,
Cast
Casting for the series is said to be completed, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The ensemble cast will include Laura Dern (replacing Helena Bonham Carter), Kumail Nanjiani, Rosie Perez, Steve Coogan and Sandra Bernhard.
Last-minute additions included Ben Kingsley, Max Minghella and Pekka Strang, and appearances by two Survivor 50 contestants, Charlie Davis and Kamilla Karthigesu.
The White Lotus Effect
Filming for The White Lotus Season 4 has begun.
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The series will undoubtedly cast its spell on these beloved hotels and the French Riviera. Each location that appeared in prior seasons reported a dramatic spike in hotel bookings and local tourism.
Already challenged by overtourism, this can be turn out to be a mixed blessing in Paris and the French Riviera. Tourism officials will have to brace for the surge in tourism similar to that which followed after the series shot in Hawaii, Sicily and Thailand.
“The series has become one of the travel industry’s most notable drivers of ‘set-jetting’ demand in recent years,” noted Christina Jelsky, a senior reporter with industry publication Travel Weekly.