Fourviere Hotel - Lyon

4-star converted convent on Fourvière Hill with year-round heated pool

Amenities & Grounds

Fourviere Hotel Lyon occupies a former 19th-century convent, preserving a church-like lobby with ornate decor and high ceilings. A private passageway (traboule) connects the hotel to Les Collections wine bar, a feature unique among Lyon hotels. The property includes a year-round heated outdoor pool, a Lyon-style boules court, and an electric vehicle charging station for guests.

Rooms & Design

Hotel Fourviere Lyon offers cell rooms that retain the original convent layout, along with junior suites and a loft option. Each room is named after a historical figure and decorated with Art Deco elements and hardwood floors. The soundproofed rooms feature air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms with free toiletries - some offer city or garden views.

Dining

On-site Restaurant Les Téléphones serves bistronomic cuisine in a dining room overlooking the hotel's cloisters. Le KFE offers hot drinks and light snacks in a lounge setting, while Les Collections wine bar is reachable via the hotel's private passageway. A buffet breakfast is served each morning, and the bar menu includes substantial meals, kids' meals, and special diet menus upon request.

Wellness & Spa

Fourviere Hotel Lyon's spa includes a hammam, hot tub, and a spa lounge/relaxation area for guests. The year-round heated outdoor lap pool is set in the garden, surrounded by sun loungers and lavender. Massage services and spa facilities are available, though no sauna is offered; the steam room is part of the spa package.

Location & Access

The hotel sits on Fourvière Hill, 600 m from the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière and next to the Roman Theatre of Fourvière. A 6-minute walk leads to the funicular station, providing quick access to the Old Town and Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon. Private parking (subject to availability) and a shuttle service are available, and the hotel is 35 km from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport.

• Building: Former 19th-century convent with church-like lobby
• Pool: Year-round heated outdoor lap pool in garden
• Dining: Restaurant Les Téléphones with bistronomic cuisine in cloisters
• Wellness: Hammam, hot tub, and spa lounge with steam room
• Location: 600 m from Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, next to Roman Theatre
• Family: Babysitting service, kids' meals, and family rooms available
• Pet: Pet bowls, pet-friendly rooms, and nearby off-leash park