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the rooms are cozy and look cool, but not as cool as the retro lobby – which is just the best. there’s also a small swimming pool for guests, a large terrace outside of the restaurant and plenty of comfortable chairs to enjoy the sunshine and the formidable view on lyon. there’s even a jeu de boules area, if you really want to get your french on. apparently the restaurant should be really good, but we didn’t stick around to test that theory. let me know if you do!
photos by stephanie duval