Name: Villa Florentine
Address: Lyon, FR
Price range: From $427

Villa Florentine, LyonVilla Florentine in Lyon, France has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 44 of 172 hotels we score in Lyon. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.5 before correction. Rooms from about $427 a night (cached, not a live quote).Villa Florentine is a five-star Relais & Châteaux hotel situated on Fourvière hill at the top of Vieux Lyon. Set within a converted 17th-century Italianate convent, the property serves guests looking for historic architecture and spa facilities. The rooms feature individual styling and air conditioning. On-site amenities include a swimming pool, sauna, gym, and a gourmet restaurant. The hotel is pet friendly and provides valet parking. While the location offers panoramic views of the city, its position on the hill means guests are situated above the main historic district rather than in the centre of it.What stands out

Historic 17th-century convent setting

Full spa and sauna facilities

Panoramic city views

On-site gourmet restaurant

Watch out for

Located on a hill

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