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Villa Florentine

Lyon, Rhone-Alpes, France · Virtuoso · 2026 benefits

Villa Florentine

Built in the 17th century, in the wake of the influx of Italian artists and merchants to Lyon following the marriage of Henry IV and Marie de Medicis, Villa Florentine was first a convent and then a charitable home for girls. With its remarkable history, inspired by tranquility, community and hospitality, the building stands proudly above the city and is recognized as an icon. Currently undergoing comprehensive renovations, led by the interior designer and art curator Joséphine Fossey, Villa Florentine will be completely transformed, all with the utmost respect for its original structure and listed architecture. Both magical and mystical, it will be the ultimate destination for fine dining…

Envisioned as veritable havens, the rooms and suites at Villa Florentine combine monastic simplicity with warm Florentine style. Clean lines, natural materials and sumptuous fabrics create soothing spaces which overlook the city, the hill on which the hotel is built and its gardens. Offering understated luxury, this accommodation is the perfect setting in which to unwind, admire the surroundings and revel in the delight of waking up with panoramic views of Lyon.

What you get booking it through us (2026 benefits)

  • Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
  • Daily Buffet breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the breakfast room and via in-room dining
  • $100 USD equivalent Food & Beverage credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
  • Early Check-In / Late Check-Out subject to availability

These are the Virtuoso benefits on file for this property, on top of the hotel's own best flexible rate — not a discount and not a package. How the benefit stack compares to booking direct.

In the know

The hotel’s reception lobby was once part of the chapel’s nave. Check out the carefully restored frescoes in the curved recesses by the entrance. –Karine Raiz Robina, Australia

The property, in facts

The facts, as the supplier files them
Where25 Montee St. Barthelemy, Lyon, Rhone-Alpes, France
CategoryCity Hotel
Property typeHotel or Resort
Rooms34
Room types10
Nearest airportLyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS) · 12 miles
Advisor programmeVirtuoso
StyleZen
Known forCity Life, Landmarks, Wellness

Rooms and suites

  • Suite — Chazeaux and Carmes Suites accommodate up to two people. Offering a view of the city, they are designed as real refuges. Furnished with an office area and a…
  • Two Bedroom Suite — Trinities, Celestins, Octavie and Jacobins Suites have two bedrooms and can accommodate up to four people. Offering beautiful views of the city, they are…
  • Terrace Two Bedroom Suite — Gadagne and Barthélémy Suites have two bedrooms and their private bathrooms, they can accommodate up to five people. Opening onto a terrace overlooking the…
  • Junior Suite — Junior Suites accommodate up to two people. They combine monastic simplicity with the warmth of the Florentine spirit. They are furnished with wooden or…
  • Junior Suite Full City View — Junior Suites accommodate up to two people and offer a beautiful view of the city of Lyon and the iconic Saint-Jean Cathedral. A subtle balance between…
  • Junior Suite Mezzanine — Mezzanine Junior Suites accommodate up to three people. Imagined as real refuges, they provide a feeling of space and retreat, ideal for families. A real…

In the room

Air Conditioning · Balcony/Lanai/Terrace · Bathrobe · Butler Service · Coffee/Tea Maker · Complimentary Newspaper · Hair Dryer · Internet Access · Iron/Ironing Board · Kitchen · Mini Bar · Non-Smoking · Safe · Sitting Area · Slippers · Voicemail

What advisors say

100% of the 4 Virtuoso advisors who have filed a review of this property recommend it. Those reviews are collected by Virtuoso from advisors who have stayed, not by us and not from the public.

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