If the Radisson Collection luxury brand is expected at Paris The company has just made its debut in France, via Lyon, and is due to open its doors on the rue de Rivoli in 2027. " A start that lives up to our ambitions" said Tom Flanagan, Managing Director Northern and Western Europe at Radisson Hotel Group. The situation is exceptional, in the heart of Old Lyon and its UNESCO-listed maze of cobbled streets, medieval facades and secret passageways. The place is no less secret: a former residence of Italian merchants whose origins date back to the 14th century.e It then became a Jesuit college, a private residence and, from 1987, one of the city's most popular boutique hotels: the Cour des Loges.
Taken over in 2022 by the Radisson group, the hotel has undergone a long renovation phase under the guidance of heritage architect Cécile Rémond. A meticulous transformation combining the timeless with the contemporary. " Lyon's remarkable heritage, vibrant spirit and unrivalled art de vivre make it a unique destination.said Yves Grardel, Chief Executive Officer. Cour des Loges is its soul - more than a hotel, it's a house steeped in history, where timeless elegance meets modern comfort. "
Cour des Loges, A Radisson Collection Hotel is set around six Renaissance courtyards, including a central courtyard overlooked by an immense 17-metre glass roof. 61 rooms and suitesThe most spacious rooms feature exposed beams, fireplaces and views over the historic courtyard. A courtyard where, in keeping with Lyon's tradition, gastronomy takes pride of place with the Les Loges restaurant, run by Michelin-starred chef Anthony Bonnet, a native of the region. The hotel also offers a chic bistro, Le Comptoir, where classic Lyon dishes are revisited.
While the hotel will obviously appeal to leisure guests with the forthcoming opening of its Pure Altitude spa, complete with indoor pool, steam room and sauna, the historic setting lends itself to a variety of activities. prestigious professional events with its five meeting rooms decorated with a wealth of history, such as the Jeu de Paume rooms, flanked by 17th-century arcades.e century, the Petit Collège, housed under its stone vaults, and Agapes, intimate and cosy, with its welcoming fireplace. At the same time, the Grande Cour and two private courtyards provide the setting for elegant seminars, receptions and banquets. The immersive La Petite Loge will also soon be reopening its doors for gastronomic workshops and private dinners.
