Nestled on the heights of Lyon, the Relais & Châteaux La Villa Florentine hotel offers an exceptional panoramic view of the city of lights. A former convent converted into a luxury hotel, ideally located in the historic district of the 5th arrondissement, Villa Florentine provides you with high-quality amenities, for a unique experience.
Breathtaking panoramic view of the city, architectural showcase inspired by the Italian Renaissance, customised services, ideal location in the centre of Vieux Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site: for over 20 years, La Villa Florentine has been offering its vision of a luxury hotel, highlighting all the codes of French art de vivre to make your stay an unforgettable experience.
La Villa Florentine welcomes you to one of its 29 rooms and suites with its own unique charm. All throughout your stay, take advantage of the hotel's wellness area, with a heated panoramic swimming pool and jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and cardio-training room.
In every season, the hotel offers fantastic experiences: when the weather is nice, the panoramic terrace becomes a lookout point for beautiful sunrises and sunsets on the city's rooftops. In the winter, the heated lounge chairs of the wellness area invite you to curl up in a cocoon of comfort, for a relaxing, timeless break.
A former convent fantastically located on the top of the Fourvière hill, La Villa Florentine is a boutique hotel and a member of the Relais et Châteaux association.
The building, whose Renaissance architecture offers spacious rooms and large windows bathed in light, features rooms and suites as well as a large terrace with a swimming pool overlooking the district of Vieux Lyon.
The hotel provides you with a comprehensive range of amenities: wellness area with a swimming pool, steam room, sauna, jacuzzi, cardio-training room, bar, conference room, gastronomic restaurant, concierge service, and more.
Located in the heart of the Vieux Lyon district, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Villa Florentine is in the immediate vicinity of some of the city's historic sites, such as the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière and the Gallo-Roman amphitheatre.
Onsite, the Les Terrasses de Lyon restaurant offers refined gourmet dishes showcasing regional products. Chef David Delsart is assisted by Head Sommelier Gaëtan Bouvier, chosen as France's best sommelier in 2016.
Led by Gilles Cotillard in the capacity of host, the entire La Villa Florentine team is at your disposal year-round to provide you with an unforgettable experience at a unique boutique hotel in Lyon, on the heights of the city.
The hotel's concierge will be happy to help you organise a gourmet, cultural or festive getaway and will suggest some ideas of must-attend events in Lyon.
The 30 rooms and suites of La Villa Florentine offer guests the privilege of staying in a historic Relais & Châteaux building with 5 stars, located in the centre of Vieux Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Every room or suite is decorated with elegance and refinement. The materials and furniture that structure each space have been selected for their high quality and their perfect harmony with the hotel's Florentine style.
For example, you will find French ceilings, mezzanines, Italian mosaics, cosy terraces and balconies as well as selected masterpieces. Enjoy an exceptional stay reminiscent of Italy.
Most of the rooms offer a majestic view of the city. When the weather is nice, Mont Blanc even appears on the horizon.
Be tempted by excellence and book the Medici Suite. Located on the top floor of Villa Florentine, this superb 83 m² suite offers a panoramic view of Lyon, an inspiring alcove office area, a large wardrobe and a whole range of first-rate furnishings, paired with the unique atmosphere of a 17th century building.
You will also enjoy open access to the wellness area to relax all throughout your stay. It includes a heated panoramic swimming pool and jacuzzi, saunas and a steam room, and a cardio-training room.
French ceiling, mezzanine, balcony, private sauna, uninterrupted view of the city: the suites offer peace and quiet and a personal atmosphere. A coffee machine is at your disposal in your room.
Enjoy free access to the Wellness Area (heated panoramic swimming pool and jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, cardio-training room, etc.).
Each of the Junior Suites has its own personality. Spacious (45 m² on average), refined and elegant, the Junior Suites have a lounge area, superior-quality bedding for a good nights' sleep, and an LED TV with a package of satellite channels for your entertainment.
Depending on your room, you can take advantage for example of a balcony overlooking a garden, a cosy mezzanine, the charm of stone arches or a private sauna.
Treat yourself to sweet moments of relaxation in the wellness area all throughout your stay,
Enjoy the heated panoramic swimming pool and jacuzzi, heated pool chairs, sauna, steam room and cardio-training room.
Each of 8 Deluxe rooms offers a warm and elegant atmosphere. With an average surface area of 35 m², they have an LED TV with a package of satellite channels and are all decorated differently in harmony with the architecture. You can choose a private terrace on the ground floor, a spacious bathroom or a view of the outdoor swimming pool for example.
When you book a Deluxe room, the wellness area is yours to enjoy: take advantage of our panoramic swimming pool and jacuzzi, the saunas and steam room, and the cardio-training room.
Welcome to the sweet tranquillity of the Classic rooms. With their singular charm and warm decoration, they guarantee optimum comfort and a most relaxing stay. To unwind, take advantage of a package of satellite channels on your LED TV or book a massage with the hotel's front desk team.
Enjoy free access to the wellness area all throughout your stay, with its heated panoramic swimming pool and jacuzzi, heated lounge chairs, saunas, steam room and cardio-training room.
Majestically overlooking Lyon from its idyllic setting on the Fourvière hill, the "Les Terrasses de Lyon" award-winning gastronomic restaurant invites you to take a break for an amazing gourmet experience.
Its chef David Delsart does justice to the warm atmosphere and refined setting with his cuisine showcasing regional products on the forefront of the culinary scene.
A true gourmet interlude, Les Terrasses de Lyon serves fine cuisine pairing local products such as Bresse chicken and pigeon with advanced cooking techniques.
This subtle alchemy is reflected in every dish, from starters to the desserts concocted by Pastry Chef.
Tickle your taste buds with the recommendations of the Head Sommelier, Gaëtan Bouvier, chosen as France's best sommelier in 2016!
The uninterrupted view of the characteristic rooftops of Vieux Lyon is a feast for the eyes complementing the pleasures of the plate. In the summer, the restaurant's delicious dishes can also be enjoyed on the shaded terrace.
Lunch 12.00h - 13.15h Dinner 07.30h - 21.15h
+33 0 472 56 56 02
La Villa Florentine invites you to take an enchanting sensory journey and take time to relax and pamper yourself. Discover the unique, exceptional facilities of the hotel's wellness area.
Unwind by the heated panoramic swimming pool or in the outdoor jacuzzi, while enjoying a sensational view of the rooftops of Vieux Lyon and Lyon Cathedral, which majestically rises up below you.
Book a massage with the hotel's beautician, or take advantage of the beneficial heat of the saunas and steam room.
Athletes can also train on latest-generation machines in the hotel's cardio-training room.
Located on the first floor of the 17th century Villa, the Wellness Area boasts an intimate steam room and sauna, made of natural wood. Relax in the beneficial heat of the relaxation area, or on the lounge chairs close by.
Delightfully overlooking the rooftops of Vieux Lyon, the hotel's heated panoramic swimming pool and jacuzzi offer an exceptional setting perfect for relaxing.
Villa Florentine invites you to discover the unique charm of its cardio-training room, with its intimate atmosphere and first-rate Technogym® machines, including a treadmill, bike, step machine, cross-trainers and free weights.
The La Villa Florentine Spa invites you on a splendid sensory journey with the Omnisens product range. Omnisens is driven by authenticity, beauty and nature: Luxury in simplicity. Discover a unique, refined setting, inspired by poetry, nature and modernity.
DISCOVER LYON
A European capital on a human scale, Lyon has inherited a rich past that has shaped the city and the surrounding area. Both authentic and modern, the city offers a unique panorama between its two rivers and two hills.
On foot, by bike, by bus or even by boat, discover Lyon as part of a weekend or a longer stay and admire this city with its rich architectural, artistic and historical heritage.
La Villa Florentine is located at the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and is in the immediate vicinity of several centres of interest for business or tourism with your partner or family.
EVENTS
La Villa Florentine provides you with a quiet, functional environment in an exceptional historic setting, ensuring the total success of your seminar or business event.
Located on the heights of Lyon, in the centre of the city's historic district, the hotel has a conference room named Fourvière that can welcome up to 45 people.
It is filled with daylight and has a private terrace with a view of the rooftops of Vieux Lyon. Its layout and equipment are conducive to concentration and to the success of your event.
The gastronomic restaurant of La Villa Florentine meets all your needs in terms of business meals, whether it is for a business breakfast, a quick lunch, a gala dinner or a reception on the terrace.
Lyon’s famed indoor market is filled with local gastronomic specialities: cheeses, delicatessen meats, sweets, quenelles and other dishes can be tasted and purchased from expert local craftsmen.
A botanical and zoological park stretching out over 117 ha, Parc de la Tête d’Or is considered the ''green lung'' of the city by locals.
Overlooking the city from its hilltop, the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière is a central part of Lyon's identity.
Located just 5 minutes from La Villa Florentine, the city centre of Lyon has countless surprises in store for visitors: Place de l’Hôtel de Ville, the opera house, churches and museums, and pedestrian streets bustling with life.
The medieval district of Vieux Lyon is located at the bottom of the Fourvière hill. A unique specimen of architecture under Italian influence with its pink buildings and interior courtyards with balconies, the district is entirely pedestrian.
VILLA FLORENTINE
25, montée Saint-Barthélémy69005 LyonFrance