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Hotel Des ArtistesvsVilla Florentine
Both hotels are recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Villa Florentine ranks significantly better than Hotel des Artistes. Villa Florentine comes in at #4 in Lyon with endorsements from 8 sources like Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
Hotel Des Artistes
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Michelin Guide
Oyster
8 rue Gaspard-Andre, 69002 Lyon
From $88/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
"Sitting on an elegant square opposite the Théâtre des Célestins, this intimate hotel has a sense of traditional theatrical chic." Full review
"The well-established Hôtel des Artistes wraps guests in a timeless elegance." Full review
"Close to the place Bellecour, the Saône River and next door to the Theâtre des Célestins, this delightful hotel is a favorite haunt of actors."
"It is impossible to miss the "curtain up" from this hotel next to the Celestins theatre. At bedtime, enjoy sweet dreams in one of the neat and fresh guestrooms."
Mid-Range
"The mid-range Hotel des Artistes is located in a chic neighborhood in central Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is within a one-minute walk from the River Saone and Theatre des Celestins." Full review
Villa Florentine
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Gayot
Oyster
Hideaway Report
The Telegraph
Frommer's
Michelin Guide
25 montee Saint-Barthelemy, 69005 Lyon
From $209/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
"High above the Vieille Ville, near the Roman theaters and the basilica, this pristine hotel was once a 17th-century convent." Full review
"Perched on a Vieux Lyon hill well away from the tourist hubbub, this lavishly decorated villa is a refined choice." Full review
"On the Fourviere hill, this 18C Renaissance inspired residence enjoys an incomparable view of the town. In the rooms, refinement and classic styling are the watchwords."
"This ancient architectural marvel atop "praying hill" is Lyon's crowning glory."
Luxury
"A luxurious hotel perched on a hill above the city, with stunning views over Lyon from the outdoor pool and the Michelin-starred restaurant." Full review
90.0
"Beautifully situated Italianate villa-hotel, once a 17th-century convent, on the Fourvière hillside overlooking the rooftops of Lyon from the ancient Saint-Jean Renaissance quarter." Full review
9.0
"Peace and tranquility are not hard to find at Villa Florentine, an old-world luxury retreat in a trio of chic Italianate Renaissance houses in the hilltop 'hood of Fourvière." Full review
"The hotel’s verdant landscaped terraces offer panoramic views over Vieux Lyon. The Italianate accommodations are spacious and comfortable. The annex offers modern and slightly larger rooms." Full review
"Within each of the twenty-eight individually styled rooms of the old nunnery is a mix of stark Italian modernist furniture with Renaissance reproduction pieces and contemporary artworks." Full review