The hotel was the meeting place for actors, actresses and all artists who performed along the banks of the river Saone. The old Lyon is now an international, historical and protected site.
This is a very good property in the best location in Lyon .Cg 09/08
This is a historical building and established as a hotel, since the 16th century.
As you entered in the hotel , you are in the arched entrance hall with the 18 th century fireplace, panelling and preserved historical columns which have been restored and classified
This elegant hotel enjoys a lovely location directly by the banks of the Saone in the historical town of Lyon. Plenty of sightseeing attractions are within easy reach, such as St Jean's Cathedral, the opera, the Musee des Beaux-Arts or the stunning Notre-Dame de Fourviere Basilica. Public transport is also just a few steps from the hotel.
The historical building, where the Governor of Lyon slept, was famous during the 16th century. It was the meeting point for artists and theatre actors, who played alongside the Saone. After extensive reconstruction, of the three joining parts of the building, the hotel was newly opened and includes a total of 36 rooms, of which 15 are junior suites. The hotel has a 24-hour reception in the vaulted lobby, a hotel safe, a currency exchange desk, a lift and a cafe. Furthermore, guests are offered a bar, WLAN access point, conference facilities and a TV room. Those arriving by car may make use of the garage and laundry, ironing as well as room services complete the amenities on offer at this hotel.
The historical building of the "Red Hat " where Mr. De Nemours, Governor of Lyon, Forez and Beaujolais (1531 -1585) slept, was established as a hotel, since the 16th century. It was the meeting place for actors, actresses and all artists who performed along the banks of the river Saone. The old Lyon is now an international, historical and protected site. In the 1990, the hotel was bought by the present owners and includes three connecting buildings from the 16th and 17th centuries. After two years of refurbishing, the hotel with its Florentine architectural design, reopened. It is an elegant, refined and superbly decorated hotel keeping to its traditions with a modern touch. It has 36 rooms, 11 of which are junior suites, conferences rooms and arched entrance hall, 18th century fireplaces, panelling and preserved historical columns which have been restored and classified. Garage is available, but if a space is needed, it has to be requested at the time of booking because they do not have many space. (charge is 13.50 euros per 24 hours)
Rooms with Radio, Direct dial phone, Automatic wake-up call. Laundry facilities, Car parking (Payable to hotel, if applicable), Coach parking.
Ideally Situated In The Old Quarter Of Lyon This Elegant Refined And Superbly Decorated Hotel Rests In A Historical Part Of The City Classified By The Unesco Enjoy An Intimate Atmosphere Of 36 Guest Rooms Decorated In Warm Colours Aand Stylish Furnishings.breakfast And Meals Are Served In The Rooms For Relaxing Moments Step Into Our Patio Or Lounge For Cocktails Where Youll Enjoy Listening To Classical Or Jazz Live Music. The Fully Equipped Reception Rooms Can Accomodate Up To 40 People Parking Garage Secretarial Services Fax And Video Facilities Are Available. Renovated In 1992
Rates shown are per room per night.
