Lyon, FranceVieux Lyon
Collège Hôtel
Playful Art Deco schoolhouse
Vieux Lyon Lyon, France
Opened
2003
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
èhôtels-CollectionPlayful Art Deco schoolhouse
This 1930s Art Deco building runs as a nostalgic schoolhouse, filled with vintage classroom finds and playful pedagogical touches.
What it’s good at
Listed
Rum cocktails at Baràgones tapas bar and panoramic drinks on the Fourvière-facing rooftop terrace.
Listed
Overlooking Place Saint-Paul, moments from the Renaissance alleyways of historic Vieux Lyon.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Its Art Deco façade is as grand and elegant as can be, but from the moment you arrive at reception, … it’s clear that the Collège Hotel intends to go all the way with its back-to-school theme.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The entrance faces Place Saint-Paul, steps from the cobblestone alleys and hidden Renaissance passageways of Vieux Lyon.
The rooms
All-white bedrooms take inspiration from vintage school dormitories, complete with old pupil desks and locker-style wardrobes.
Bar
Baràgones
The adjoining Latin-inspired bar serves Caribbean cocktails and tapas, with high bistro tables set under the awning.
Restaurant
La Cantine
The morning buffet spreads across long refectory tables lined with schoolhouse benches and vintage display cabinets.
How it began
The building was a modest 1930 boarding house until its founders spent three years scouring flea markets for vintage schoolhouse antiques.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.