Marriott Hotels Opens First Hotel In Lyon (France)
Marriott Hotels, the signature brand of Marriott International, welcomed Lyon Marriott Hotel Cité International to its portfolio on 30 January 2015. The hotel joins a further 23 Marriott Hotels in France. |
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Marriott Hotels Opens First Hotel In Lyon (France)
Marriott Hotels, the signature brand of Marriott International, welcomed Lyon Marriott Hotel Cité International to its portfolio on 30 January 2015. The hotel joins a further 23 Marriott Hotels in France. |
Category: Europe - France - Industry economy
- Hotel opening
This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2015-02-12
Situated in the heart of the renowned city, famous for its historical and architectural landmarks, the hotel offers 204 spacious guestrooms and suites along with an extensive wellness zone including a solarium with views over the rolling hills of Caluire. Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport is just 30 minutes from the hotel which is also in easy reach of the Convention Centre and the Museum of Contemporary Art.
A selection of European dishes are served in the hotel’s La Brasserie restaurant, a warm and comforting space clad in warming wood panelling while the restaurant’s expansive terrace looks out over the Parc de la Tête d'Or, the largest urban park in France, The bar - The Spark – welcomes guests into an intimate setting with a delectable cocktail menu.
For business travellers and corporate meetings, the Marriott Lyon offers a 1,100m2 conference centre, including 16 prestigious meeting rooms and a multipurpose 435m2 adaptable space, all with natural daylight.
Plans for a full renovation in 2015 are in progress and will be managed by Les Clés du Luxe, owners of the hotel since July. The new design, envisioned by architects Albert Constantin and Marie Courdouan, will see modernisation of the rooms, meeting spaces, fitness centre and restaurant, as well as the creation of a new bar. The hotel will remain open throughout the renovations with minimum disruption to guests. "Our entry into the Marriott Hotels portfolio marks a new stage in the development of the largest hotel group in the Rhône-Alpes region," commented Emmanuel Comble, Managing Director, Les Cles du Luxe.
"We are proud to announce the launch of the new Lyon Marriott Hotel Cité International," says Michel Miserez, Area Vice President, Western Europe. "This major expansion into the international city of Lyon once again demonstrates the remarkable commercial power of our network, owing to a growing number of owners who place their trust in us."
About Marriott Hotels With more than 500 hotels and resorts in nearly 50 countries around the world, Marriott Hotels is evolving travel through every aspect of the guest’s stay, enabling the next generation to Travel Brilliantly. Boldly transforming itself for mobile and global travellers who blend work and play, Marriott leads the industry with innovations, including the Greatroom, Future of Meetings and Mobile Guest Services that elevates style & design and technology. All Marriott hotels participate in the award winning Marriott Rewards frequent travel program that allows members to earn hotel points or airline miles for every dollar spent during each stay. For more information, visit www.MarriottHotels.com.
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Les Clés du Luxe Based in Lyon, at 67 Quai Charles de Gaulle, Les Clés du Luxe has been in operation for 9 years, a sole partner simplified corporation founded on July 15, 2005. Registered in Lyon, the company specialises in business advice and management consulting. Currently Lavorel Development, in its capacity as President, is an agent Les Clés du Luxe.
The company owns and operates three facilities in the Rhône- Alpes Region: Les Suites de la Potinière in Courchevel 1850, the Château de Bagnols in Beaujolais and Marriott Lyon Cite Internationale.
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