Intercontinental Lyon - Hotel Dieu By Ihg, Lyon

Intercontinental Lyon - Hotel Dieu By Ihg - A 5-star luxury hotel in an 18th-century landmark with river views and gastronomic dining

Occupying an 18th-century landmark building in the Peninsula of Lyon UNESCO World Heritage site, Intercontinental Lyon - Hotel Dieu By Ihg offers rooms with views of the Rhône river, historic courtyards, or the city. The bi-level Junior Suite River View features a 6-meter-tall window overlooking the Rhône. Epona restaurant serves Lyonnaise cuisine including chef Mathieu Charrois' signature quenelle, while Le Dôme bar offers international dishes and tea time with pastries by Vincent Thomassin. The Cinq Mondes Spa includes sauna, hammam, and infrared sauna facilities, and a 24/7 fitness center overlooks an historical courtyard. Located 984.3 ft from Bellecour and 1.5 miles from Lyon-Part-Dieu station, the hotel provides access to Tête d'Or Park across the Rhône river and the Museum of Confluences. L'Académie by InterContinental offers 16146 ft² of meeting space across 12 rooms. Pets are welcome for a 39 euro fee per stay, and breakfast includes gluten-free and vegan options alongside Lyonnais charcuterie and praline pastries.

Pros

The 18th-century landmark building occupies a UNESCO World Heritage site location

Epona restaurant serves authentic Lyonnaise cuisine including the signature quenelle

Junior Suite River View features 6-meter-tall windows with panoramic Rhône river vistas

The Cinq Mondes Spa offers sauna, hammam, and private infrared sauna facilities

Central location provides easy access to Bellecour square and public transportation

Cons

The hotel's central urban location may result in occasional street noise

Pets incur an additional fee of 39 euros per stay