Practical Information
Venue
Located within the top section of the Part-Dieu Tower, the Radisson Blu Hotel in Lyon boasts breathtaking views of the city center and the Alps. Contemporary architecture and sophisticated design characterize this newly renovated hotel. This stylish space also offers an excellent level of service that will make your trip to Lyon truly memorable.
129 Rue Servient, Lyon, 69003, France
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Directions
The Radisson Blu Hotel in Lyon is conveniently located in the heart of the city center. Being one of the highest buildings, decorating the skyline with its distinctive pyramid shape, it is easy to find in the hotel’s business district. With easy access to public transport, our location is ideal for business and leisure travelers.
Situated within the Tour Part-Dieu, which also serves as a tram stop, the hotel is directly connected to the city’s public transportation and within walking distance to tram and train networks. From the Rue de la Villette Station, only 300 meters from the hotel, you can easily travel to the Lyon–Saint Exupéry International Airport in less than 30 minutes. At the TGV Part-Dieu Station, 300 meters from the hotel, trains connect to Paris and much of the Rhône region.
Please note that the hotel is located in a district in full extension and transformation currently. For this reason, expect modifications when accessing the hotel. We will do our best to have the latest information available for you to find your way easily.
If you are traveling by car, we offer 60 parking spaces at the hotel. Price is EUR 25 per day, on a first-come, first-serve basis.
From Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
- By shuttle: the Rhônexpress shuttle train takes you to Lyon Part-Dieu in 29 minutes.
- By taxi/car: the ride takes about 30mins (30km)
From Lyon Part-Dieu Station
- On foot: the hotel is located 300 m away from the station.
Reception
All meeting participants will receive a badge. This badge must be worn visibly at all times while attending the meeting.
Badges will be issued on April 7 from 12:30 by the organizing team at the hotel, next to the reception desk on the 32nd floor.
Accommodations
Arrangements have been made so that all the participants can stay on April 7th night at a reduced price of 100 euros (breakfast included) and pre-bookings have been made for all DGs.
The hotel does not request individual booking beyond your registration for the HLM but feel free to contact the reception desk for any specific requirements.
Ms. Estelle Parentelli, Event Coordinator
Tel: +33 (4) 78 63 55 23
Mail: estelle.parentelli@radissonblu.com
Catering
Thursday April 7
- A buffet lunch will be available at the hotel at 12:30.
- Dinner will be served at the Brasserie Bocuse Fond Rose at 20:00.
Friday April 8
A buffet lunch will be served upon demand at the hotel at 13:00.
Cultural program
At the end of the first day’s meeting, you will be invited to board the boat “Le Volupté” for a one-hour sunset cruise on the Saône. An aperitif will be served on board while a guide will inform you about the historical and cultural sites and major points of interest along the promenade. The trip will end on the Barbe island, a few minutes away from the restaurant where we will enjoy dinner togeth
Tourist and cultural information
Between the Rhône and the Saône, Lyon is a city rich in architectural, cultural and gastronomic treasures! Along its narrow streets, its cobbled alleyways, many stairs and hidden passageways, known as “traboules”, along the lively quays, on the large squares of the peninsula, the city, listed as a world heritage site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) offers a unique journey through time and cultures. The capital of gastronomy with its starred restaurants, the traditional bouchon restaurants and bistros, the city has also been named European Smart Tourism Capital 2019 and best European weekend destination. Lyon is also internationally recognized for its large-scale cultural facilities and events: 24 museums, including the Musée des Confluences and the Musée des Beaux-Arts, the National Opera of Lyon, 51 theaters and 142 festivals each year.
The Lyon Convention Center is a prestigious event complex, the only one of its kind in Europe, located in the heart of the Cité Internationale designed by Renzo Piano, right in the city center, hosting more than 300 events per year.