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Hotel Saint Paul vs Villa Florentine

Both hotels are rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Villa Florentine scores significantly better than Saint Paul. Villa Florentine ranks #4 in Lyon with recommendations from 8 publications including Frommer's, The Telegraph and Fodor's.

Hotel Saint Paul
Hotel Saint Paul
7 / 10
6, rue Lainerie, 69005 Lyon
From $69 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Free Internet
  • Concierge
  • Multilingual
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Fax / photocopying
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Occupying a superb Old Town location, in one of the city’s oldest buildings... this age-old hotel is well worth a punt."
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Location is the major unique selling point of this veteran hotel, enviably at home in a 14th-century townhouse on a pedestrian street in Lyon's Unesco-protected old town." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"If you want to stay in Vieux Lyon on a budget in peak season, this friendly hotel is your best option. Rooms are plainly furnished; more expensive rooms have bathtubs." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"This 20-room hotel with friendly staff is conveniently located on the edge of Vieux Lyon, and only a 5-minute walk across the bridge from the Hôtel de Ville." Full review
Villa Florentine
Villa Florentine
8 / 10
25 montee Saint-Barthelemy, 69005 Lyon
From $209 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Fodor's Fodor's
"High above the Vieille Ville, near the Roman theaters and the basilica, this pristine hotel was once a 17th-century convent." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Perched on a Vieux Lyon hill well away from the tourist hubbub, this lavishly decorated villa is a refined choice." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"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."
Gayot Gayot
"This ancient architectural marvel atop "praying hill" is Lyon's crowning glory."
Oyster Oyster
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
Hideaway Report Hideaway Report
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
The Telegraph The Telegraph
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
Frommer's Frommer's
"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
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"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