Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon occupies a tower on the rue Servient in the Part-Dieu business district, the modern heart of Lyon, with about 245 rooms spread over 39 floors. The location is all about convenience. The Westfield La Part-Dieu shopping centre and the Part-Dieu tram stop are a minute away on foot, the Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse food market is three minutes away, and Part-Dieu train station is about seven, so arrivals from Paris, the Alps or the airport shuttle are effortless. The big draw is height. Celest Bar & Restaurant sits on the 32nd floor, serving seasonal local produce with global flavours, and the upper-floor rooms look out over the city to the hills of Fourvière and, on a clear day, the Alps. The hotel also has a bar with live jazz and piano sets, a 24-hour fitness and yoga space, and a business centre with meeting rooms, so it works equally well for work and leisure.
Location and getting around
Part-Dieu is the transport hub of the city, so trams, metro lines and fast trains leave from within a few minutes. Place Bellecour and the Presqu’île are a short drive or a metro ride away, and Tête d’Or park, with its free zoo and rose garden, is about a seventeen-minute walk. Parking is available on site, either self-park or valet, for a daily fee.
Rooms
Choose from standard city-view rooms and superior scenic-view rooms to premium panoramic rooms and a panoramic junior suite that sleeps three. All are soundproofed and air-conditioned, with large flat-screen televisions and a minibar, and premium rooms add a Nespresso machine and bathrobes. Standard rooms are fairly compact, so a premium room is worth it for the view. Children up to sixteen can stay free in existing beds, though cribs are not available.
Who it suits
Rail travellers, business visitors, shoppers and couples who want a city-break base with a skyline view. Anyone planning to spend all evening in Vieux Lyon’s bouchons should remember that the old town is a metro ride away, not a stroll.
Good to know
The hotel has green certifications, and breakfast is a buffet with vegetarian options at an extra charge. Dogs and cats up to a limited weight are accepted for a fee. Cash is not accepted, so bring a card. Book the panoramic rooms early, as they go first, and check when you book for current rates, which rise around the big trade fairs and festivals.
Making the most of the stay
The food market at the foot of the tower is the best place in the district for a lunch of Lyonnais specialities, and the bar and restaurant upstairs are a good way to see the city lights from above. In the morning you can reach the Presqu’île, the Saône quays and the funicular up to Fourvière with a single tram or metro ride, so the hotel works as a base for the whole city.
Why stay here
- ✓Part-Dieu tower with panoramic views
- ✓About 245 soundproofed rooms
- ✓Celest restaurant and bar on the 32nd floor
- ✓Bar with live jazz and piano
- ✓24-hour fitness and yoga space
- ✓Business centre and meeting rooms
- ✓Concierge and 24-hour front desk
- ✓Self and valet parking
Good questions
How far is Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon from Part-Dieu station?+
About seven minutes on foot. The shopping centre and the tram stop are a minute away, and the Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse market is three minutes.
Does Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon have a rooftop view?+
The Celest bar and restaurant is on the 32nd floor, and rooms on the upper floors have scenic or panoramic city views. Ask for a high floor when you book.
Is Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon good for the old town?+
It is a metro or taxi ride from Vieux Lyon and the Presqu’île rather than a walk, but Part-Dieu’s transport links make the trip quick.
