Rialto
Lyon

Villa Maia

Rialto Score 9+

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Set atop Fourvière Hill near the ancient Roman theatres, Villa Maïa provides a chic perch above Lyon’s UNESCO-inscribed old town. The 33 sophisticated rooms and suites blend Japanese-inspired aesthetics with a hint of Art Deco and high attention to detail; private terraces overlook the serene gardens and red-roofed Vieux-Lyon. Ancient vaults now house Les Thermes, a modern take on the Roman bath with a hammam, jacuzzi, and majestic indoor pool. Michelin-starred Chef Christian Têtedoie orchestrates three distinctive dining experiences: refined gastronomy, casual brasserie, and seasonal rooftop.

8 Rue Professeur Pierre Marion, 69005 Lyon, France
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Villa Maia

About Villa Maia

Insider tip

Take a gourmet stroll through the Halles Paul Bocuse — hailed as the “temple of Lyonnaise gastronomy” — and browse the colorful Saint-Antoine market, one of the oldest in France.

In the hotel’s own words

In the heart of Lyon

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The History...

Time stands still on the hill of Fourvière. The birthplace of Gallo-Roman civilisation, Fourvière stands guard over the city of Lyon in a conventual silence. Known to locals as the “hill that prays”, it is a uniquely serene and spiritual place. Maïa Group chairman Christophe Gruy fell in love with it. And Villa Maïa is the result. A sumptuously intimate hotel, dreamt up, designed and decorated by Jean-Michel Wilmotte, Jacques Grange and Louis Benech. An unprecedented trio brought together for Villa Maïa.

VIP Hotel Program · Invitation-only

Virtuoso benefits, included

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Virtuoso is an invitation-only network of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include this hotel's own Virtuoso amenities below.

  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Daily breakfast for two per bedroom
  • $100 hotel credit per stay
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability

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Rooms and suites

3 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
Size
1The Rooms
The decor combines a hint of artistic impertinence with Charles Maze’s anamorphosis. As for the majestic bathrooms, they feature Carrara marble and polished nickel, opening onto the bedrooms via glass partitions.
323–377 ft²
Suites
Size
2The Suites
See the sunrise from your terrace. Watch the city gradually awakening or, as night falls, the fantastic, unique lights as they come on. Conceived by Jacques Grange, all our spacious and comfortable suites have spectacular views overlooking Lyon.
646–700 ft²
Residences
Size
3The Apartment
Wander from space to space in this splendid suite, without ever losing sight of Lyon at the foot of the hill. Enjoy a signature cocktail on your terrace and let time stand still for a moment – or a day! You know you’ll have to leave sooner or later, but, as the saying goes, leaving is the only way to return…
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Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does booking through Rialto cost more than booking with the hotel?

No - VIP rates under Virtuoso always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.

What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two plus the $100 hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?

Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.

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