Located in the very heart of Lyon, France, is the revered InterContinental Lyon – Hotel Dieu, an IHG Hotel. It occupies the historic Hôtel-Dieu, an ancient hospital dating from the 12th century, which makes it even more attractive. The hotel combines heritage with modern luxury making it stand out as one of Lyon’s most important landmarks. Thus, this five-star hotel offers a unique experience to visitors who want to relax and also explore one of France’s liveliest cities.

Rooms and Suites

Hotel Dieu located in Intercontinental Lyon highlights rooms and suites that have been designed in a very elegant manner combining both historical charm together with contemporary luxury catering for everyone looking for relaxation amidst comfort zones. The rooms come with large windows, high ceilings and modern amenities thereby ensuring one has an unforgettable time staying there. Classical French elegance meets modern sophistication through soft color palettes, luxurious fabrics and tailored furniture pieces.

In terms of accommodations particularly selected here is the Presidential Suite which epitomizes opulence. This huge suite overlooks the whole city including the River Rhône offering great panoramic sights. Spacious sitting area alongside separate dining space plus lavish marble bathrooms are setting on which this kind of stay would be defined as supreme luxury Other ones include Junior Suites that have extra space plus separate sitting areas among others such as Duplex Suit if you want more homelike atmosphere especially if you are a family or someone else who appreciates that kind of environment.

All guest rooms come with modern conveniences; they have fast internet connection via Wi-Fi, flat screen television sets as well as Nespresso coffee makers. The en-suited washrooms are not left out either. They have walk-in showers, deep soak tubs and top quality shower gels.

Dining Options

If you’re lucky enough to be in Lyon, or if you can manage to find yourself there by chance, do take some time off from your busy schedule and visit InterContinental Lyon - Hotel Dieu. Food Lovers from all over the world have one thing in common; their love for French Cuisine. Headed by talented chefs who craft exquisite menus using seasonal ingredients sourced locally, Epona is the hotel’s signature restaurant with an exquisite dining experience featuring French food at its best with modern adaptation. Here guests can enjoy traditional dishes of Lyon that are complemented with some contemporary culinary techniques as well. For this restaurant that has high ceilings and also overlooks the Grand Dome, contributes towards making the whole dining experience special.

On the other hand, Le Dôme Bar is a great option when you want to unwind while having light meal. It is located under a beautiful 32 meter high dome of the hotel itself where you can take drinks like cocktails and fine French wines. With unique ambiance of historical grandeur mixed with a modern touch, this rooftop bar has now been established as both best spot for hotel guests and locals as well. Visitors coming here will find light bites on its menu along with afternoon tea served until late hours followed by long list of beverages including signature cocktails based on history behind Hôtel-Dieu.

Activities and Experiences

The Intercontinental Lyon Hotel-Dieu offers a series of leisurely and fun-filled activities that are focused on ensuring that each visitor experiences the great history and diverse culture surrounding the town. The perfect position that it is located makes it one of the best places to start from when discovering the city. For instance, guests may enjoy walking next to Rhône River, visiting UNESCO World Heritage Site Old Town (Vieux Lyon) or going through several museums and galleries within Lyon.

In-house guests can make use of state of the art gym which has all cardio as well as strength training machines that are latest in technology. In addition, if anyone wants to rejuvenate their body or simply relax, there are various wellness services offered by them including massages and beauty therapies in privacy off their room or suite.

It also has many exclusive services such as private guided visits of famous traboules (the hidden passageways) of Lyon, wine tasting featuring some of the finest wines in the region and cooking sessions where people who visit can get an insight on how to prepare traditional Lyon dishes.

For business travelers’ sake also, this hotel provides various chic meeting spaces like Grand Salon that can hold up to 450 guests. Boardrooms are fitted with up-to-date audio-visual apparatus while event planners have support from well-trained team during occasions held this place.

As one of the most homely hotels in France, the InterContinental Lyon - Hotel Dieu is an exquisite haven with luxurious rooms, tasty food selections, and a lot of things to do. A tourist travelling for leisure or business cannot resist its aroma; it’s a mixture of historical events and cultures plus present-day comfort.