VILLA FLORENTINE

25-27 MONTEE SAINT BARTHELEM - LYON, FRANCE 69005

The Villa Florentine is set in a converted 18th century Renaissance convent perched on top of the Old Town overlooking Lyon, two kilometers from its city center. The 28 airy individually decorated guest rooms set over six floors, meld modern Italian design and Renaissance with coordinating furnishings. All guest rooms provide modern comforts such as complimentary Internet access, air conditioning, safes, cable Television, bottled water and mini bars.

Guests can relax in the opulence of the lounge, by a roaring open fire or in the refinery of the atrium foyer and hallways. Guests can surf the web with the high speed Internet access and peruse complimentary newspapers. Conference rooms and business services are available for business guests. Visitors can enjoy sublime Lyon views from the terraced outdoor swimming pool and enjoy beauty treatment or a pampering massage. Fitness fans can work out in the fully equipped fitness center and then let off some steam in the steam room and sauna. Motorists benefit from the free secure parking garage and valet service. The Michelin star restaurant serves Lyonnaise 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 the summer months guests can dine alfresco on the terraced balcony. Guests can also enjoy the relaxed ambience of the restored church for cocktails and drinks and in summer, enjoy drinks on the terrace overlooking the swimming pool and city. Smokers can sample cigars from the cigar cellar. The concierge and multilingual staff are also on hand to offer sightseeing tour guidance. Guests can amble along 200 meters to the alleys and cobbled streets at Rue St Jean, and browse the jumble of taverns and shops. The Lyon Historic Museum is just 200 meters from the hotel. Other popular sites include the Gallo Roman Museum Two kilometers, and the Gallo Roman Museum Two kilometers and the Basilique de Fourviere One kilometer, The Gare SNCF Saint Paul is 200 meters from the hotel. Lyon Saint Exupery Satolas Airport LYS is approximately 40 minutes drive at a distance of 30 kilometers. 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 meters from the hotel.

Area Attractions

-Rue St Jean Main Shopping Area - 160 meters
-Old Town - 1 kilometer (0.5 miles)
-Basilique De Fourviere - 1 kilometer (0.5 miles)
-Lyon Historic Museum - 160 meters
-City Center - 2 kilometers (1 mile)
-Gallo Roman Museum - 2 kilometers (1 mile)
-Parc De La Tete D'Or - 5 kilometers (3 miles)
-Lyon National Opera - 5 kilometers (3 miles)

Driving Directions

From the airport take road A432 towards Lyon then take A43/E711. At Lyon take the direction of Lyon Mermoz and Lyon Center. 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.
Villa Florentine, 25-27 Montee Saint Barthelem - Lyon, France 69005

Property Information

Check In Time-3:00pm

Check Out Time-12:00 Noon