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Grand Hôtel des Brotteaux Lyon HandwrittenCollection

Grand Hôtel des Brotteaux stands apart as a Handwritten Collection property that prioritizes authentic 19th-century architecture over modern resort aesthetics, offering guests a genuine Lyon experience along the prestigious Boulevard des Belges.

Ceremony
30 seated
Reception
180 seated
Nearest airport
LYS · 25-30 minutes by taxi or airport shuttle
Open season
JuneSeptember
Price range
$$$
Rating
4.3 /5 · 605

Grand Hôtel des Brotteaux Lyon Handwritten Collection is a hotel destination wedding venue in Lyon, France, hosting 30 to 180 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS), 25-30 minutes by taxi or airport shuttle. Best months: June, July, August, September.

01 · In a sentence

Grand Hôtel des Brotteaux Lyon Handwritten Collection in Lyon, open JuneSeptember.

Grand Hôtel des Brotteaux stands apart as a Handwritten Collection property that prioritizes authentic 19th-century architecture over modern resort aesthetics, offering guests a genuine Lyon experience along the prestigious Boulevard des Belges.

This 4-star establishment provides 114 rooms within walking distance of Parc de la Tête d'Or, eliminating the need for shuttle logistics to reach wedding venues across the city.

The hotel's Belle Époque design and Michelin-adjacent dining options make it both a ceremony venue and guest accommodation in a single location.

Location: Very near to old Brotteau station, nearby many restaurants - Korea - OGAM 4 mins walk, French - le Splendid, 2 min walk, Italian which are reasonable price & quality food. Walk from Train station; Lyon Part Dieu around 15 to 20 minutes. Big shopping mall near train station. Room - Clean & quite. Well equip with Hot water & coffee machine, Tea & coffee, mini fridge provided. (some tea pack & 2 coffee pack) no slipper, tooth paste, tooth brushes so just prepare. Not sure if they have saft as forget to check. Bathroom - Clean, towel, soap - shampoo, body., hair dryer provided. Just be careful the switch for the shower. Upward - Top shower, Downward, hand shower. If not, you might get cold water in your head... Breakfast - Bread - Baguette, small bread, Fruit - Banana, Cereal, cooked prepare food : Potato (little too cook), eggs (little too much cream), Tomato Sauces bean (OK), Meat or sausage (no ticket so don't know what's that) - taste horrible - not recommend. Ham, OK. Coffee & tea provided but if need Hot water & milk, need to ask waiter. Reception : Check in - Kind & nice - if remind breakfast time will be good; Check out - Efficient...Good. So good experience stay from 20/1 to 21/1. If the price is good at the time of booking, recommend which suitable for one or two person visit Lyon on short trip.

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02 · What sets it apart

4 notes, from the desk.

Note 01

Located at 112-114 Boulevard des Belges in the upscale 6th arrondissement, directly adjacent to Parc de la Tête d'Or

Note 02

Part of Accor's Handwritten Collection, emphasizing historical character over standardized luxury chains

Note 03

On-site dining through partnerships with local Michelin-recognized restaurants

Note 04

114 guest rooms reduce vendor coordination and simplify destination wedding logistics

03 · The season

Best held in June, July, August.

The months the weather — and the local rhythm — is kindest to a stay at Grand Hôtel des Brotteaux Lyon Handwritten Collection.

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Peak · booked earlyOpen · typically availableShoulder · quieterClosed to weddings
04 · Hold a date

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Select a date
May 2026
Pick a date

Choose a day from the calendar.

We hold dates in pencil. A first note comes back within two business days.

05 · A sample weekend

How the weekend usually runs.

Yours will be different — nothing below is required. Every planning begins with the three meals you most want to eat, and builds outward.

Friday (Welcome Day) · day 01
  • 2:00 PM - 6:00 PMGuest arrival and check-in; welcome aperitif in hotel lobby or Parc de la Tête d'Or
Saturday (Wedding Day) · day 02
  • 10:00 AMCeremony in Parc de la Tête d'Or (weather permitting) or hotel event space
  • 12:30 PMCocktail hour in hotel courtyard or park adjacent area
  • 2:00 PM - 6:00 PMReception dinner in hotel event space or partner restaurant
Sunday (Departure) · day 03
  • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PMBreakfast and checkout; farewell brunch option available
06 · Practical

Things worth knowing.

Getting there

LYS · 25-30 minutes by taxi or airport shuttle

Guests fly into Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport. The desk arranges every transfer.

Typical total

€45,000-90,000

Costs depend on guest count, menu selection, room type distribution, and season. Handwritten Collection properties often offer customization premiums. Request formal proposals directly through Accor's events team.

Ceremony fee

€2,000-3,500

A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.

Reception

€85-150 / head

A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.

Room rate

€180-320 / night

A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.

Weather window

June – September

4 viable months. Shoulder dates soften the light and the rates.

07 · Questions

Asked along the way.

Can we use the hotel for both ceremony and reception?+

Yes. The Grand Hôtel des Brotteaux offers event spaces within the property, and its location allows ceremonies in Parc de la Tête d'Or (directly across the boulevard) followed by indoor reception.

What is the guest room capacity?+

The hotel has 114 rooms available, providing accommodation for 100-120 guests with double occupancy, reducing the need for external hotel blocks.

What makes this a Handwritten Collection property?+

Accor's Handwritten Collection focuses on independent, historically significant properties rather than standardized chains. This hotel retains its Belle Époque architecture and local identity.

Is parking available for wedding guests?+

The property offers limited on-site parking; valet and nearby paid parking options exist throughout the 6th arrondissement.

How accessible is the venue from Lyon's main transport hub?+

Perrache train station is approximately 1.5 km away (15-minute walk or 5-minute taxi). Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport is 25 km away.

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Hold dates at Grand Hôtel des Brotteaux Lyon Handwritten Collection.

A note to the desk with a rough season and guest count. We hold dates in pencil for three weeks before confirmation. A reply comes within two business days, from a person by name.