Like a long ship floating above the Rhône, theHôtel-Dieu de Lyon is now starting a new life with theofficial opening of the Intercontinental. L'5* hotel has taken over the 360 metre façade and 18th century dome designed by Soufflot, the architect of the Panthéon in Paris. Over a period of six years, this was the largest private renovation project ever undertaken on a listed site. historical monument in France.
humble luxury
It was the famous architect-decorator Jean-Philippe Nuel - already at the helm during the renovation of the Intercontinental Hôtel-Dieu in Marseille - that the hotel owes its contemporary decor to the "humble luxury to respect the history of the site. This alliance between precious and contemporary elements is reflected in the decoration of the 144 rooms and suites on all three floors of the building. Among the various categories, special mention should go to the 20 Duplex suites (45/55m²), whose high cathedral windows and mezzanine lounge-office offer uninterrupted views of the Rhône. The Club rooms have access to the VIP Club overlooking the Grand Dome where guests can enjoy a private breakfast, drinks and snacks during the day, as well as the use of a breakfast bar. meeting space. Its counterpart, the presidential suite (150 to 210 m²), can accommodate up to 6 people and can also be used for private events (meetings, cocktails).
Located on the ground floor, the restaurant Epona 100 covers has been entrusted to the young chef Mathieu Charrois who has worked with the likes of Troisgros and Yannick Alléno. Also serving as a breakfast room, Epona has a pleasant indoor terrace set in the beautiful courtyard of Saint-Louis.
Le Dôme bar as the epicentre of the luxury hotel
But the heart of the Intercontinental Lyon Hôtel-Dieu is its impressive 500 m² bar on the 1st floor under the 32 metre high dome. The former hospital chapel has been transformed in a chic and ingenious way by Jean-Philippe Nuel to lessen the effect of grandeur. With seating for 130, the bar is open to outside visitors, who will be able to enjoy his signature cocktail, 'le Dôme'.
Visit business tourismThe Intercontinental Lyon Hôtel-Dieu has strengthened its offer MICE with a 1,500 m² conference centre consisting of 12 meeting rooms from 30 to 430 m² with natural light. The large plenary hall can accommodate 460 people in a theatre setting and 360 guests for a gala dinner.
Although the hotel does not have its own fitness centre, the Intercontinental Lyon Hôtel-Dieu has entered into a partnership with Le Tigre Yoga Club & Spa, located in another part of the building, to offer guests massages, pilates and yoga classes, a hammam and a sauna. The former hospital is now home to other businesses, including fashion boutiques, gourmet restaurants and bars, including a Buddha Bar. The final milestone in the refurbishment will be the opening at the end of the year of the City of Gastronomy with which Intercontinental should develop partnerships.
