IHG has unveiled plans to open InterContinental Lyon - Hotel Dieu, nestled in a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in June 2019. Located in a former hospital that operated for more than eight centuries until 2010, the historical building has been restored to offer a contemporary haven in the heart of the city centre. The hotel’s 360-metre long facade overlooks the Rhone River, and the hotel’s breath-taking Soufflot Dome, towering 72 metres high, has been one of the greatest ever private renovations of a classified site in France since 2013.
InterContinental Lyon - Hotel Dieu will offer 104 rooms and 35 suites, half of which have views of the Rhone River, while the others overlook the Fourviere or the Grand Hotel-Dieu with its tree-lined inner courtyards. The Duplex Suites, accessed from the upper level, boast large windows extending up to the ceiling, honouring the original architecture of this historic building, and offering uninterrupted views of the Rhone River. The exclusive Presidential Suite, with its powder pink tones and elegant floral motifs, will be the largest suite in the city.
The hotel will also feature 1,325m² conference centre, which comprises of 12 meeting rooms including a 433m² plenary conference room. The hotel’s spa and fitness facilities will include a Hamman, 24-hour gym, sauna and steam room as well as Pilates and Yoga classes. Meanwhile, the hotel’s restaurant Épona, situated on the ground floor, will offer dishes closely linked to Lyon's gastronomic culture.
Club InterContinental members will be able to enjoy outstanding views of the area from the private Club InterContinental Lounge that offers a bird's eye view of the premises. This opening marks the 6th InterContinental Hotel in France, joining the family of InterContinental Paris – Le Grand, InterContinental Paris - Avenue Marceau, InterContinental Carlton Cannes, InterContinental Marseille – Hotel Dieu and InterContinental Bordeaux Le Grand Hotel.
