Lyon
French Haussmannian grandeur meets Italian luxury — think velvet armchairs, marble bathrooms, rose quartz crystals in the spa, and a menu that leans hard into Naples and the Amalfi Coast. Formal but warm. This is the kind of place that dresses up.
Non-guests can access the spa: €50 for 2 hours including pool, sauna, and hammam — book in advance, especially weekends
Why It Matters
Historically, this building hosted Martin Luther King, Édith Piaf, Jean Gabin, and Valéry Giscard d'Estaing. The spa alone — with its stone-vault swimming pool, hammam, sauna, and ESPA treatments — would justify a stay. It holds the Green Key sustainability certification and is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts and the I Prefer loyalty program.
A proper grand hotel on Lyon's Presqu'île — the narrow strip of land caught between the Rhône and Saône rivers. The building itself is a late 19th-century Haussmannian landmark, originally one of the city's very first hotels, and it looks every bit the part: black marble, Vicenza stone, soaring ceilings. But walk further in and you get the twist — the interiors carry a deliberate Italian accent, courtesy of the Boscolo family who took full ownership in 2016 and handed the renovation to a Rome-based architecture studio. The spa is the real showpiece: a 450 m² underground wellness space built into original vaulted stone cellars that genuinely feel like Roman baths.
Where You'll Stay
8 room types available
Deluxe Room
35 m², marble bathroom, walk-in shower. Views onto the courtyard or city. Plush velvet armchairs feature prominently. This is a proper 35 m² room — not a padded 28 with generous rounding. Max 2 guests.
King or Twin · 35 sqm
Deluxe Room Rhône View
35 m² with a full private marble bathroom and walk-in shower. Rhône River view. Good value entry into the river-facing tier. Max 2 guests — no extra bed option here.
King or Twin · 35 sqm
Elegance Room
35 m² with a semi-open private bathroom, king or twin beds. Faces the inner courtyard or the city. The 'Lyonnais charm' description on the website actually makes sense here — this category has a warmer, slightly less corporate feel than the Deluxe. Up to 3 guests.
King or Twin · 35 sqm
Elegance Room Rhône View
40 m² with marble and velvet doing most of the decorative work. King or twin beds. Walk-in shower. The Rhône view here is through proper windows rather than a suite-scale panorama, but it's still a solid upgrade. Sleeps up to 3.
King or Twin · 40 sqm
Junior Suite
Same generous 45 m² footprint as the Rhône-facing version but without the river view. King bed, sofa, semi-open marble bathroom. Furniture is carefully curated — this is not a room that feels like a decorated corridor.
1 King · 45 sqm
Junior Suite Rhône View
The best view in the house. 45 m² with a king bed, a sofa lounge area, and a semi-open marble bathroom that has both a walk-in shower AND a bathtub. The Rhône panorama through the windows is the main event. Sleeps up to 3 with optional extra bed.
1 King · 45 sqm
Suite
The flagship. Separate living room and bedroom, a full marble bathroom with a bathtub, soundproofed walls, and city views. At 55 m² it actually feels like an apartment. Sleeps up to 3 with an optional extra bed (guests 12+).
1 King · 55 sqmSuperior Room
The entry-level category at 24 m² — honest about its size, but fitted with the same marble and velvet aesthetic as the rest. Walk-in shower, king or twin beds, views toward the courtyard or city. Tight for a long stay but fine for a night or two. Max 2 guests.
King or Twin · 24 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Concierge-arranged day trips into the surrounding region — Beaujolais vineyard visits and excursions into the Alps. Distance and logistics handled on request.
The hotel's concierge team arranges bespoke Lyon experiences: city cycling tours, cultural visits, culinary routes through traditional bouchons, guided walks through UNESCO-listed Vieux Lyon and its traboules, and vineyard day trips to nearby Beaujolais.
The hotel participates in the I Prefer Hotel Rewards program. Earn points on stays, spa bookings, and dining. Enrollment code: LYSBH.
An evening aperitivo ritual at Bar Angelo, 6pm-8pm. Refined cocktails, Prosecco, and sharing bites in the Italian tradition. A good standalone visit even if you're not staying.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Three fully equipped event/meeting spaces on the first floor, with natural light. Adaptable for private or professional gatherings.
All rooms feature sound-proof windows.
Complimentary in all rooms.
All rooms include a minibar with complimentary water.
Available for all room categories.
Personalized concierge team available to arrange local experiences, restaurant reservations, and transfers. Concierge email: concierge.lyon@boscolocollection.com.
Holder of the Clef Verte (Green Key) sustainability certification. Covers responsible water and energy use, packaging reduction, local procurement, and CSR commitments.
Valet parking service on site. Central Lyon has limited street parking so this is genuinely useful.
Steam hammam within the spa area. Included with spa access.
Open 24/7. Equipped with elliptical trainers, stationary bikes, treadmills, weight benches, and dumbbells. No additional charge for hotel guests.
Dry sauna within the spa. Included with spa access for hotel guests.
Set inside original stone-vaulted Roman-bath-style cellars. Hotel guests: 7am-9pm. External visitors: included with spa access package.
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