Lyon, FranceBellecour - Hotel Dieu
Sofitel Lyon Bellecour
Modernist glass cube hotel
Bellecour - Hotel Dieu Lyon, France
Renovated
2009
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Classic LocalOutside the door
The house
AccorModernist glass cube hotel
Facing the Rhône with its sharp geometric facade, this riverfront landmark channels mid-century modernism in the heart of classic Lyon.
What it’s good at
Notable
Patrick Norguet shaped the interiors with silk tapestries woven by Tassinari and Chatel.
Listed
Central Presqu'île address serving regional Lyonnais cuisine high above at Les 3 Dômes.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
a gleaming glass cube of a modern design hotel — glowing green check-in desk, asymmetrical furniture, wall-mounted metallic sunbursts and all.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Rhône embankment path runs right outside, and Place Bellecour sits a short walk across the Presqu'île.
The rooms
Rooms range from compact city bedrooms to generous suites looking out over the water.
The spa
Three treatment cabins partner with Biologique Recherche, and the thermal circuit includes a hammam and sensory showers.
The gym
Cardio machines and free weights look out through full-height windows into the quiet hotel garden.
Restaurant
Les 3 Dômes
The eighth-floor dining room looks across the Rhône toward Fourvière, serving seasonal French dishes beside angled panoramic windows.
At the table
Eighth-floor bar Le Melhor pours cocktails over river views, and mornings begin with fresh pastries and juices.
How it began
The structure rose on the grounds of a demolished charity hospital, opening in 1969 as Lyon's first modern luxury hotel.
Lyon
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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.