The Villa Florentine is set in a converted 18th century Renaissance convent perched atop the Old Town overlooking Lyon, two kilometres from its centre. The 28 airy individually decorated guestrooms set over six floors, meld Renaissance and modern Italian design with coordinating furnishings. All guestrooms provide modern comforts such as air conditioning, cable TV, bottled water, safes, fireplaces, minibars and complimentary Internet access.
Guests can relax in the opulence of the lounge, by a roaring open fire or in the refinery of the hallways and atrium foyer. Guests can peruse complimentary newspapers and surf the web with the high speed Internet access. Business services and conference rooms are available for business guests. Visitors can enjoy sublime Lyon views from the terraced outdoor pool and enjoy a pampering massage or beauty treatment. Fitness fans can work out in the fully equipped fitness centre and then let off some steam in the sauna and steam room. Motorists benefit from the free secure parking garage and valet service. The Michelin star restaurant serves Lyonnaise cuisine and guests can choose to dine in the grand old vaulted restaurant or step through to a modern setting with glass walls for city views. During summer guests can dine alfresco on the terraced balcony. Guests can also enjoy the relaxed ambience of the restored church for drinks and cocktails and in summer, enjoy drinks on the terrace overlooking the pool and city. Smokers can sample cigars from the cigar cellar. Multilingual staff and concierge are also on hand to offer tour guidance. Guests can amble along 200 metres to the cobbled streets and alleys at Rue St Jean, and browse the jumble of shops and taverns. The Lyon Historic Museum is just 200 metres from the hotel.Other popular sites include Basilique de Fourviere (one kilometre), the Gallo Roman Museum (two kilometres). The Gare SNCF Saint-Paul is 200 metres from the hotel. Lyon Saint-Exupery (Satolas)Airport (LYS) is approximately 40 minutes drive at a distance of 30 kilometres. Trains run from the airport's TGV station and serve many French destinations .A taxi rank is located in front of Terminal 1, level 1.A taxi desk is also located on level 1 in the central hall. The Gare SNCF Saint-Paul is 200 metres from the hotel.