Hôtel Radio

Hôtel Radio is a landmark Art Deco property in Chamalières, a residential commune immediately west of Clermont-Ferrand in the Puy-de-Dôme department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Built in 1929 to a design inspired by the ocean liner aesthetic and the modernist radio technology of the era, the hotel's curved white façade, porthole windows, and distinctive geometric lines make it one of the most visually striking period buildings in the Auvergne region and a classified historic monument. The Michelin-starred restaurant that anchors the hotel is the centrepiece of its identity: the kitchen has maintained significant gastronomic recognition for many years, with a menu that interprets Auvergnat culinary heritage—including Salers beef, lentilles du Puy, and Saint-Nectaire cheese—through contemporary fine-dining technique. A panoramic terrace commands direct views of the Puy de Dôme, the extinct volcano at 1,465 metres that defines the skyline west of Clermont-Ferrand and whose summit is accessible by the Panoramique des Dômes rack railway. Guest rooms in Classic, Deluxe, and Suite categories are styled with bespoke Art Deco furniture and period-appropriate fabrics; the suites offer the fullest expression of the building's original 1929 aesthetic. A spa and bar complement the hotel's primary identity as a gastronomic destination. The hotel sits approximately two kilometres from the centre of Clermont-Ferrand, reachable by tram and bus or on foot in about 25 minutes. Clermont-Ferrand is the regional capital of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and the ancestral home of Michelin; the city's striking black lava-stone medieval cathedral, the Vulcania volcanic science theme park, and the UNESCO-listed Chaîne des Puys volcanic field are all within easy reach. Hôtel Radio is a singular destination for those seeking architecturally exceptional accommodation combined with serious dining credentials in the Auvergne heartland.