With a hotel there's no need to ask for the heating or look after the pool: you just go down for a swim. In Lyon and the Beaujolais, warm pools are found in the hotel spas of the centre and the western suburbs. Here are the 7 hotels I've selected in Lyon and the Beaujolais, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend L'Ermitage Hôtel Cuisine-à-Manger, Golden Tulip Lyon Ouest – Hôtel & Spa and Fourvière Hôtel.
Each city has its own selection, with a page for each type of accommodation.
Places are ranked from highest to lowest rated. The yellow bubble shows the advertised water temperature, when it's known.
7 places shown
The pool. Panoramic indoor-outdoor pool, at an altitude of about 600 m, according to Staycation. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The view is the highlight: ask for a room on the valley side.
The pool. Bright indoor pool, hammam and sauna, according to Staycation. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Handy by car, away from the centre: allow for the journey if you're visiting Lyon.
The pool. Staycation advertises a 25 m heated outdoor pool, plus a jacuzzi and hammam in the spa.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in the spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool is open-air: ask about its opening period before you book.
The pool. Large heated pool with a view of the forest, jacuzzi and hammam in a 900 m² spa, according to Staycation.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in the spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the pool is covered or open-air.
The pool. Staycation advertises access to a heated pool set up in a former shepherd's hut. The type of pool and the period aren't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the heating period confirmed before you book.
The pool. Vaulted indoor pool in a 350 m² spa inspired by Roman baths, with a hammam, according to Staycation. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool is intimate: ask for the quietest time slots.
The pool. Accor advertises a heated indoor pool and a fitness room; Staycation also mentions the indoor pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. Accor shows 4.5/5.
Guide's tip. This is the most affordable city-centre address with a covered pool: book early for weekends.
These places don't have a confirmed heated pool, but they do have a hot tub: the water is hot all year round. A good way to relax in the warm.
The hot tub. Greco-Roman spa with a pool, sauna, hammam and whirlpool bath, according to Staycation. The type of pool and its heating aren't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. If you plan to swim, ask whether the spa pool is heated.
These places were suggested to us directly by their owners. The heated pool is declared by them; they don't yet have enough guest reviews to join the selection.
In my selection, the top-rated is L'Ermitage Hôtel Cuisine-à-Manger (Hotel), with 8.9/10 (517 reviews · Staycation). Next come Golden Tulip Lyon Ouest – Hôtel & Spa (9.6/10) and Fourvière Hôtel (9.4/10).
None of the places selected in Lyon and the Beaujolais clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. L'Ermitage Hôtel Cuisine-à-Manger, Golden Tulip Lyon Ouest – Hôtel & Spa and Boscolo Lyon Hotel & Spa have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in Lyon and the Beaujolais gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
Yes: Fourvière Hôtel and Hôtel & Spa Le Pavillon also have a hot tub in addition to the heated pool. No confirmed heated pool, but a hot tub: Cour des Loges.
The word "heated" on a booking page isn't enough. Every place must have a rating of at least 8/10 (or 4/5) and carries one of these four levels.
Guests mention the heated water in their reviews, with the season when they say so.
A journalist or guide who stayed there describes the heated pool.
The hotel or the platform says so, but I haven't yet found a review that confirms it.
Heating isn't specified, but the water is sheltered from the wind and cold air. Ask for the temperature before you book.
I left these out because guests report water colder than advertised, or because no heating or indoor pool is mentioned.
| Place | What the sources say | Rating | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hôtel Villa Alexandre | Outdoor pool and sauna | 9,7/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Novotel Lyon Bron Meeting & Events | Outdoor pool | 4,2/5 | Heating not confirmed |
| Hôtel Mercure Villefranche-sur-Saône | Rooftop pool, from June to September | 4,0/5 | Heating not confirmed |
Sources: Staycation, Accor (liste).
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