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Sofitel Lyon Bellecour vs Villa Florentine
Both hotels are endorsed by travel writers. On balance, Villa Florentine is preferred by most professionals compared to Sofitel Lyon Bellecour. Villa Florentine has a TripExpert Score of 85 with praise from 8 sources like Oyster, Gayot and Frommer's.
Sofitel Lyon Bellecour
Michelin Guide
Star Service
Gayot
Oyster
The Telegraph
20, quai Gailleton, 69002 Lyon
From $177 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"A luxurious and elegant Sofitel in a contemporary building with futuristic facilities. Bill Clinton stayed in the presidential suite here."
Star Service
"This might be one of the uglier buildings in the city, but the bright contemporary interiors are lovely, one reason it is one of the city's best bets for both business and leisure travelers."
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Gayot
"It plays host to any number of political and social events, and is conveniently located in the center of town."
Oyster
Luxury
"The Sofitel Lyon Bellecour is a luxury property well-located in Lyon, overlooking the Rhône, an easy walk to restaurants, shops, and sights."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"Five-star comfort is a given at Lyon's premier business hotel, at home in a 1960s building overlooking the Rhône River in the heart of the city."
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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
Fodor's
"High above the Vieille Ville, near the Roman theaters and the basilica, this pristine hotel was once a 17th-century convent."
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Lonely Planet
"Perched on a Vieux Lyon hill well away from the tourist hubbub, this lavishly decorated villa is a refined choice."
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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
"This ancient architectural marvel atop "praying hill" is Lyon's crowning glory."
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."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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