VILLA MAÏA

Pro's and Con's - starting with the Con's - |Biggest Con - We could not get the room temperature below 71 degrees for our two night stay there. Fine for daytime but we like 68 or 69 for sleeping. We carry a travel thermometer/hygrometer so we know the actual temperature and humidity in our rooms as opposed to the in room thermostat which is almost never correct. They came to check on it and told us we could put our device in another room and they would turn that down and see if it lowered and it did not so we stayed in our original room. The staff was very attentive to this matter however this would be a real problem for us if we were staying more than two nights. At breakfast the kind waiter was asking us how our stay was and we said great except for the room temperature not going lower and he politely asked (he already knew) if we were Americans and said that many Americans complain about the HVAC because they like it colder than it is really capable of going and that many other nationalities differ in their desire for the air conditioning to get to lower temps. He was very concerned and informative - no air of haughtiness. |- the bidet did not work because the batteries in the remote were dead. Small item - but would think this would be checked by housekeeping when the room turns. Not indicative of 5 Star property.|Pros -|- gorgeous property with a sublime location - what a view !|- friendly respectful staff|- incredible breakfast|- fantastic room and appointments with a bathroom you have to see to believe - truly magnificent.|- great pool and other site amenities. |- they did offer and bring us two fans||Unfortunately, we would not return because the room was just too hot at night for us to comfortably sleep.

Just spent 5 glorious days at the Villa Maïa in Lyon, and we could not have had a better time! The property is beautiful- situated on a hill overlooking the city with sweeping panoramic views of the Rhône and Old Lyon. ||What makes this hotel truly exceptional is not just the gorgeous architecture, modern furnishings, or superb spa and pool facilities… it is the staff! ||A big shout out to Raphael- who we interacted with a breakfast and throughout the hotel. Raphael is awesome!! We looked forward to seeing him everyday, he was great to talk to, super helpful, and just a lovely person. It is very evident that Raphael loves and takes pride in his work and is fantastic at what he does.||Also would like to shout out Tatiana, Jorge, Leo, Charles, and Anais. It was so nice to see their smiling faces every day and they all ensured that we had a flawless stay. ||Thank you Villa Maïa, can’t wait to come back!||(Just a technical note- because the hotel is situated on a hill, it can be a little difficult to access. If you want a little exercise, it is a 15-20 minute walk up and down. Can be a bit arduous but doable, and very necessary after enjoying some of the delicious Lyonnais cuisine for dinner. But for those less able, there is a funicular that goes back and forth up the hill for €3 and drops you off 3 minutes from the hotel. And taxis and Ubers are aplenty!)

What a beautiful private place in Lyon. The team was professional friendly and genuinely dedicated to ensuring an enjoyable stay. Couldn't say enough good things about this place. The Spa and Pool Area is beautiful and very clean. Room was quiet with wonderful balconies with view of the city. |We will definitely be back

This hotel is amazing. The team there is so helpful and nice. They will assist you in booking dinner reservations or excursions. The rooms are immaculate, large, bright and, clean. The turn down service was the icing on the cake. The pool is pristine and the other facilities in the pool area are wonderful as well. I cannot recommend this location enough. We had am amazing time in Lyon and being able to come back to this oasis in the evening was just divine. Thank you for an incredible stay.

The service level was top notch. The front desk was welcoming, the concierge,Jillian |was very helpful and the bartenders Clement & Lionel were great. The Spa team & pool, jacuzzi, sauna & steam room were all wonderful. The walk down to Old town was easy and the tram back-up made it even better! Walkable to Roman theatres and the Basilica . Our room was clean & spacious and we loved sitting on the terrace overlooking the garden sipping a glass of wine. The view from the bar Terrance was awesome …..overall a great hotel….highly recommend..

A cocoon of a hotel, with magnificent views (if you're lucky to get a room with them, as we did, with an upgrade) across the city to the Alps. We loved the marble and chrome bathroom, the very comfortable bed, the impeccable service from all the staff, and the incredible 20m pool, perfect for doing laps while looking out over the garden. The hotel is up high, within walking distance of the basilica. We loved being there, but next time we would book a table at one of the excellent nearby restaurants, as the food service is limited, though good.

We could not have been happier with our stay at the Villa Maïa. We appreciated the understated modern decor with comfortable furniture in the quiet common areas. Bar service very friendly, excellent fitness room and beautiful 20 m lap pool with jacuzzi. Front desk staff excellent and helpful as was the concierge service provided by Fancois and Julian. Location on Fourviére Hill makes it a quiet retreat with option to take the nearby Funicular down to Vieux Lyon to access many eating and shopping opportunities.

This is a beautiful hotel with an exceptional, kind and knowledgeable staff. The facilities were great—large quiet room, comfortable bed, great shower, beautiful heated indoor pool, steam room and sauna. Wonderful grounds. Excellent breakfast. Very close to the Roman theater and museum. And it was easy to reach Vieux Lyon (sights, restaurants, bars). About a 5 minute walk to the Saint Just stop of the F1 funicular—use this instead of the much more crowded F2 that goes to Fourviere.

Like Lyon, the hotel has little class. Yes, beautiful, quiet rooms and a superb breakfast. However, the concierge managed to put a big dent in our enjoyment of Lyon. I ordered an electric wheelchair,as I always do. Gave the concierge specific instructions on size. When we go to use it I am informed that the machine does not fit in the elevator. Makes it sort of useless. Belatedly, the hotel decided that the chair may damage the marble floors. It gets much worse; they insisted I pay for the rental. Since I am not as stupid as the French think all of us are, I refused to pay and finally achieved victory. However, it was suggested that I leave during this battle. Real class, very French. After much more discussion with the manager, I finally got 1 days credit. No apologies, no nothing. Five star hotel my eye.

Perched on a hill adjacent to Fourviére with a commanding view of the three regions of Lyon defined by the two rivers, Villa Maïa isn't just an excellent hotel; it's an outstanding experience. With about 50 rooms, this sleek and modern hotel creates warmth and charm through a friendly and attentive multilingual staff and well executed interior design. Particularly, the hotel's concierge services headed by François and Fabrice reliably provided wise and candid advice concerning museums, tours, culture, and restaurants including obtaining reservations that had limited Internet presence or reservation options. For those who remember Ritz Carlton service before the Marriott acquisition, the Villa Maïa staff are "ladies and gentlemen serving ladies and gentlemen." Our quiet room was beautifully appointed with robes, slippers, a luxurious bathroom with a towel warmer, easy-to-use technology, great views, and included nonalcoholic minibar items. The breakfast buffet, that we included in our room rate, was beyond continental options including a superb French green lentil salad, meat terrines, charcuterie, tomatoes with exceptional fresh mozzarella, and wonderful eggs, crêpes, or waffles to order, graciously served in a dining room with a restful view of the hotel's large garden. The clientele appeared to be experienced adult travelers from the rest of Europe and France, and America. Within three minutes of the hotel, we were walking the Roman amphitheaters or the narrow twisting streets of 14th to 16th century vieux Lyon. We will return. One word of caution as of this writing: should you use Uber and enter the name of the hotel in the Uber app, the driver may unwittingly drive to a wrong address kilometers away. Enter instead the hotel's address or the name of an immediately adjacent independent restaurant, Têtedoie. Google maps generated the same error for us.

With our first visit to Lyon, we so fortunate to have selected the VIlla Maia hotel. One of the nicest hotels we have every stayed at. Over looking Lyon near the base of the Notre-Dame de Fourviere, this contemporary hotel blends in with the rich history of the area. Our room had a beautiful deck with the view of a beautiful garden. The beautiful cozy bar is a great place for a cocktail or wine with view of Lyon. The hotel breakfast bar is outstanding (order eggs if you want). But, I think the most important attribute is the service at Villa Maia. Everyone is genuinely nice and helpful. World class service without an attitude!