Villa Florentine in Lyon, FR

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Villa Florentine

The Villa Florentine is set in a converted 18th century Renaissance convent perched atop the Old Town overlooking Lyon, two kilometres from its centre. The 28 airy individually decorated guestrooms set over six floors, meld Renaissance and modern Italian design with coordinating furnishings. All guestrooms provide modern comforts such as air conditioning, cable TV, bottled water, safes, minibars and complimentary Internet access.
Guests can relax in the opulence of the lounge, by a roaring open fire or in the refinery of the hallways and atrium foyer. Guests can peruse complimentary newspapers and surf the web with the high speed Internet access. Business services and conference rooms are available for business guests. Visitors can enjoy sublime Lyon views from the terraced outdoor pool and enjoy a pampering massage or beauty treatment. Fitness fans can work out in the fully equipped fitness centre and then let off some steam in the sauna and steam room. Motorists benefit from the secure parking garage and valet service (both surcharge). The Michelin star restaurant serves gourmet cuisine and guests can choose to dine in the grand old vaulted restaurant or step through to a modern setting with glass walls for city views. During summer guests can dine alfresco on the terraced balcony. Guests can also enjoy the relaxed ambience of the restored church for drinks and cocktails and in summer, enjoy drinks on the terrace overlooking the pool and city. Smokers can sample cigars from the cigar cellar. Multilingual staff and concierge are also on hand to offer tour guidance. Guests can amble along 200 metres to the cobbled streets and alleys at Rue St Jean, and browse the jumble of shops and taverns. The Lyon Historic Museum is just 200 metres from the hotel.Other popular sites include Basilique de Fourviere (one kilometre), the Gallo Roman Museum (two kilometres). The Gare SNCF Saint-Paul is 200 metres from the hotel. Lyon Saint-Exupery (Satolas)Airport (LYS) is approximately 40 minutes drive at a distance of 30 kilometres. Trains run from the airport's TGV station and serve many French destinations .A taxi rank is located in front of Terminal 1, level 1.A taxi desk is also located on level 1 in the central hall. The Gare SNCF Saint-Paul is 200 metres from the hotel.

Surrounding Area

OVER VIEW LYON

Room Information - Villa Florentine

Bed Type:  Short Description: Junior suite Long Description: One king or two twin beds. Individually decorated Renaissance and modern Italian design with coordinating furnishings. Air conditioning, cable TV, bottled water, safe, minibar, complimentary wireless Internet. Separate seating area. Bed Type:  Short Description: Suite Long Description: One king or two twin beds. Individually decorated Renaissance and modern Italian design with coordinating furnishings. Air conditioning, cable TV, bottled water, safe, minibar, complimentary wireless Internet. Separate seating area.
Bed Type:  Short Description: Classic room Long Description: One king or two twin beds. Individually decorated Renaissance and modern Italian design with coordinating furnishings. Air conditioning, cable TV, bottled water, safe, minibar, complimentary wireless Internet. Bed Type:  Short Description: Standard twin/double room Long Description: One king or two twin beds. Individually designed decor in Renaissance and modern Italian styles, with rich fabrics and period furniture. Air conditioning, cable TV, bottled water, safe, minibar and complimentary wireless Internet.  Bed Type:  Short Description: Deluxe room Long Description: One double bed or two twin beds. Complimentary wireless Internet connection. Cable/satellite TV. Clock radio. Minibar. Hair dryer. In-room safe.

Property Information

Check In Time - 3 p.m.
Check Out Time - noon
Multilingual staff

Star rating: 4

Check in time is 3:00 PM, Check out time is 12:00 PM.

Area Activities

Rue St Jean (main shopping area) - 160 metres
Lyon Historic Museum - 160 metres
Basilique de Fourviere - 1 kilometre (0.5 miles)
Old Town - 1 kilometre (0.5 miles)
Gallo Roman Museum - 2 kilometres (1 mile)
City centre - 2 kilometres (1 mile)
Parc de la Tête d'Or - 5 kilometres (3 miles)
Lyon National Opera - 5 kilometres (3 miles)

Driving Directions - Villa Florentine

From the airport take road A432 towards Lyon then take A43/E711. At Lyon take the direction of Lyon Mermoz and Lyon Centre. Cross the Rhone river in the direction of Place Bellecour, alongside the square. Cross the Saone river and turn right. Pass the Cathedral Saint-Jean. At the La Feuillee bridge turn left toward Gare SNCF Saint- Paul. Take Montee Saint-Barthelemy to the left of the station.