Opening of the Crowne Plaza Lyon

Announced in the third quarter of 2013, the opening of the Crowne Plaza Lyon, the result of the rebranding of the former Hôtel de la Cité-Concorde, took effect on 7 February.

In the heart of the Cité Internationale business district, not far from the convention centre and the Parc de la Tête d'Or, the Crowne Plaza Lyon - Cité Internationale offers 162 rooms, including 12 Club rooms and 5 suites. The arrival of the British brand at the head of the hotel will result in an extensive renovation programme over several months, covering all accommodation, reception and business areas.

With this hotel, IHG is doubling its offer in Lyon, where the group currently only has one Holiday Inn. In 2016, the British hotel operator expects to convert the former Hôtel-Dieu, a historic building on the banks of the Rhône, into a luxurious InterContinental.