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Sofitel Lyon Bellecour
Lyon, France · Sofitel · Accessible Luxury
Sofitel Lyon Bellecour is situated on Place Gailleton in Lyon, one of France's great gastronomic capitals and a UNESCO World Heritage city. The hotel overlooks the Rhône River and is within walking distance of the Place Bellecour, one of Europe's largest city squares. Fronting the Rhône along the Quai du Docteur Gailleton at the southern end of Lyon's Presqu'île, the Sofitel Lyon Bellecour commands sweeping river views toward Vieux-Lyon and the hilltop Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière.
- 164 rooms
- Opened 1976
- Neighborhood: Presqu'île
- Rooms from 215 sq ft (20 m²)
About Sofitel Lyon Bellecour
- Sofitel Lyon Bellecour sits on Place Gailleton overlooking the Rhône River, near Place Bellecour, one of Europe's largest city squares, in a UNESCO World Heritage city.
- Entry-level rooms start at 215 sq ft (20 m²).
History
Sofitel Lyon Bellecour is situated on Place Gailleton in Lyon, one of France's great gastronomic capitals and a UNESCO World Heritage city. The hotel overlooks the Rhône River and is within walking distance of the Place Bellecour, one of Europe's largest city squares. Lyon's legendary culinary tradition — associated with figures from Paul Bocuse to contemporary chefs — gives the hotel's dining programme exceptional cultural context. The hotel has served as Lyon's premier luxury address since the 1970s.
The setting
Fronting the Rhône along the Quai du Docteur Gailleton at the southern end of Lyon's Presqu'île, the Sofitel Lyon Bellecour commands sweeping river views toward Vieux-Lyon and the hilltop Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière. Place Bellecour—Europe's largest pedestrianised square and Lyon's symbolic kilometer zero—is seven minutes on foot; the Grand Hôtel-Dieu landmark nine minutes away; and the Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste seventeen minutes across the Saône bridges. Positioned within a cluster of landmark luxury hotels and on the edge of the Carré d'Or retail district, the hotel unites riverfront serenity with effortless access to the city's foremost gastronomic, cultural, and shopping corridors. 6 km from Parc de la Tête d’Or.
Restaurants and bars
- Les 3 Dômes — Restaurant · French luxury and local cuisine · Chef Jérémy Ravier (chef); Arturo Gentile (pastry chef)
- Le Melhor — Restaurant
- Light Bar — Bar
Experiences
- Sunday brunch at Les 3 Dômes — Sunday brunch at Les 3 Dômes with buffets by Chef Jérémy Ravier and Pastry Chef Arturo Gentile.
- Biologique Recherche treatments and Deep Nature massages — Spa treatments exclusively at Sofitel Lyon Bellecour; spa open 7 days.
Amenities
- Car park
- Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Bar
- Meeting rooms
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Clés d'Or concierge
- Panoramic buffet breakfast
- Parking: 77 parking spaces, indoor parking, valet parking (parking not included)
- Valet parking
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