InterContinental Lyon - Hotel Dieu

Room 356 with a river view-fabulous room with high ceilings and powerful air conditioning were great to come home to every day. Wonderful comfy bed, ample closet space and sitting area. Bathroom and toilet rooms were separate which came in handy for 2 people getting ready. Extremely quiet-the double glazed windows shut out most noise except Bastille Day fireworks and cheers of fans during World Cup. Only negative-no mini fridge available. We had the mini bar emptied out and then reconfigured the space on it to hold our items. The bar on 1st floor is gorgeous looking up into the dome. Have drinks here at least once. The historic Hotel Dieu complex is huge -spend some time exploring around. Most everything you need is a block or two away and the area is filled with great shops-Le Printemps is a few blocks out the back door.

What once was a hospital in the 1800’s has had a beautiful renovation by IHG. Overlooking the Rhone river and very close to commercial shopping areas as well as the “old city”. The spacious rooms are stunning, the beds and bedding supremely comfortable. Our room had a huge shower as well as a bath, surprisingly only a single wash basin where there was plenty of room for 2. A Nespresso coffee machine and stocked bar fridge (not free) was also present. It was sweltering hot 36°C during our stay but the hotel AC is incredibly effective. Go have a drink in the Dome Bar with its 32m high ceiling-it’s spectacular. The included breakfasts are great and could be had inside or in the courtyard.

We visited 2nd time in Lyon Intercontinental, previous time was three years ago when in town. We were expecting to be pampered and our expectations were met in great deal. Being with a status diamond elite and ambassador, we received upgrades to our room booking. The welcome, valet parking the rental car and check-in processes were all extremely swift and overly friendly. We entered from there to enjoy Sunday brunch lunch in the hotel restaurant, which was tasty and well served. Throughout the visit, we enjoyed the services of the gym, breakfast, bar and concierge support on daily basis and everything was always perfect. Extra credit goes to helpful staff at the breakfast and the excellent concierge, who tirelessly supported us with few items that we needed help with.

Had a wonderful 3 night stay, the hotel is conveniently located near the shopping district and Bellecour metro station. Old town is a 15 min walk or one stop on the metro. Everything was high quality, rooms were well equipped, large bathroom and view of the river. We were upgraded to a loft suite which gave us more space, which was appreciated. The dome bar is a must visit and there are several restaurants and bars in the Grand Dieu building. It can get noisy from street traffic and one night after the FIFA game, when France won the quarterfinals there was a traffic jam outside, with people celebrating until 2:00 am! Tip, to avoid the sun and heat, cut through the courtyards in the shade to get to the shopping district. Highly recommended!

What a great hotel. Very comfortable rooms, excellent and extremely friendly personnel, nice historic building - with many interesting Restaurants and shops in the connected courtyard. Frankly, I was pleasantly surprise by this hotel as I did not expect a hotel of this level.