InterContinental Lyon - Hotel Dieu

Fantastic stay at this beautiful hotel. Had a wonderful meal Friday night (thank you so much Chef Christopher) at the restaurant, great service from all the staff and excellent ambiance. Breakfasts were also delicious, so much choice, and all the staff ready with a smile and a hot coffee! Room service was excellent, tasty and swift. Made to feel very special during our stay and look forward to coming back!!

The most splendid Intercontinental Hotel Location, architecture, history, interior design, room modernity, and hospitality are stunning ! Having been professionally and friendly welcomed at the front desk check-in by a nice Lyonnaise who informed our rooms will be ready by 3 PM, we went for a late lunch at Les Halles de Lyon, re-confirmed by the Concierge it’s a center of Lyon gastronomy worthy of a visit. Upon return from the lunch, the front desk Lyonnaise gave us a hotel history booklet ( unfortunately only French version available ), and a quick tour of some hotel facilities, briefing us about a long history of the hotel. She then shot a group photo having a prominent Le Dôme bar as a background before taking us to our rooms. We spent 2 nights at this historic landmark and elegant hotel, converted from a hospital. The history of which dated back to the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and the Wars. The rooms are spacious with high ceiling, chic and comfy with bedding set and modern amenities-Byredo in the bathroom is just amazing! On the first night, we went trying a few drinks at Le Dôme-voted Best Hotel Bar in the world, and were not hesitant to visit this magnificent grand dome once again for L’heure du thé before dinner. It was an incredible venue to enjoy pastries, hot drinks, and champagnes. The location is excellent, along the Rhône and near Place Bellecour and Old Lyon. Walking thru the gate of the hotel courtyard, we can find bars, bouchons, shopping streets, and sights. Just one con to mention : the gym is very small and simple.

From check in to check out everything we needed from a hotel on our arrival to France! Very professional check in, they handle everything, whisk your luggage away while you’re seated with a drink and check in. Make dinner reservations, offer Lyon suggestions, make change to smaller € without hesitation & then off to room where valet is ready with luggage (no waiting for it after 24hrs of flights) and he went over room tips. Security is the best of any hotel we’ve stayed in to get to your room. Key on elevator to get to floor, key to open room wing, again to open room section & then your door. Might bother some but I liked it. Location is perfect for exploring. It’s almost a mini-city in itself with surrounding restaurants & shops. Room was very chic & comfortable. Very high ceilings made room seem huge. Great bed, pillows, and quiet. Plenty of towels, good housekeeping when needed. Last morning room service delivered at scheduled time & HOT! 👏🏻 Only con was restaurant, not a great dinner or breakfast experience. We walked before check out to pick up rental car & returned with it, went up to room got luggage, they put it in car gave us waters & driving suggestions & viola we were off in a few minutes checked out. Would return in a heartbeat!

We stayed at the Intercontinental for a few days. I can honestly say it was THE FINEST hotel we have stayed at during our 6week drive through Europe. We have stayed at all 5-star hotels on this trip and a LOT of them so this is a significant statement. The kindness and helpfulness of the staff, especially the concierge is off the charts. Just amazing!! we can’t thank them enough. Also the room was incredible and the location perfect. Honestly I can’t even imagine not staying there again if/when we return to Lyon. Simply amazing in every respect.

Can I give it more stars?! From the min. we pulled up in the pouring rain greeted with umbrellas to when we left our stay was fantastic! Beautiful hotel in a great location part of the Hotel Dieu historic building landmark. Our hotel room overlooked the Rhone, tall windows, Byredo amenities, walk-in rain shower, gorgeously appointed and quiet. Everyone on staff was welcoming and helpful and you can't beat the location to shopping ,restaurants and sights. Also wonderful boutiques within the Hotel Dieu showcasing local artists , beautiful courtyards to wander. I would stay here again and again! Merci!