Radio
1930s Art Deco with a warm, family-run personality. Think Hollywood Streamline Moderne meets Auvergne countryside — glamorous bones, approachable staff, homemade jam at breakfast.
Book a Privilège room with balcony well in advance — these sell out fast and the views over Clermont-Ferrand are the best the hotel offers
Why It Matters
One of France's last intact grand Art Deco hotel buildings, with original mosaics and ironwork from 1930. The in-house restaurant holds a Michelin star and is considered one of the top tables in the Auvergne region. The combination of genuine architectural heritage and serious gastronomy in a family-run, unpretentious setting is genuinely rare.
Hôtel Radio is a 1930s Art Deco landmark perched above Clermont-Ferrand in the quiet residential suburb of Chamalières. The building is a genuine period piece — original mosaic floors, wrought-iron fittings, triode-wave motifs, mirrors and ironwork intact. It holds 24 rooms and one of Auvergne's most celebrated Michelin-starred restaurants, run by chef Wilfrid Chaplain and owner Caroline Mioche. The hotel is small, proudly idiosyncratic, and not trying to be anything else.
Where You'll Stay
4 room types available
Deluxe
From EUR125 / nightBigger than the Tempo and set up for a proper stay. Choice of bath or shower, motorized blinds (controlled remotely), air conditioning available on request, and views stretching to a limitless skyline. The hotel describes these as rooms for dreaming bigger.
Esprit de Famille
From EUR215 / nightTwo communicating rooms — a double with full bathroom and a twin-bedded room with shower — making it work well for families with older kids. Two TVs, cot and extra bed available on request. The family-facing option at the higher end of the price range.
Privilège
From EUR125 / nightThe most characterful rooms in the house. Each is individually styled — taupe or raspberry tones, Italian mosaic-tiled shower or a full bathtub. Select rooms come with a balcony overlooking the landscape. All fully air-conditioned. These are the ones worth stretching the budget for.
Tempo
From EUR115 / nightThe entry-level room — stripped back to essentials, but done with care. Good bed, quality pillows, soft duvet, shower, WiFi, and an individual Art Deco atmosphere that makes it feel like more than a budget pick. Best for a short stay or an early start. Priced at the lower end of the room range.
The Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The hotel accommodates seminars and business meetings for groups of 6 to 60 people. Includes private meeting rooms with AV equipment, catering options from a €40 Club Lunch up to a €130+ Prestige dinner, and dedicated event planning. Sommelier available for wine pairings.
Hands-on cooking lessons with the hotel's Michelin-starred chef. The hotel markets these as a way to discover the secrets of French gastronomy and Auvergne regional cuisine. Booking in advance is essential.
The hotel sits on the edge of the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Nature Park, with hiking trails accessible nearby. The Teritoria page lists hiking as an on-site activity.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Original wrought-iron lift — charming but compact, a reflection of the 1930s building. Still functional.
Private meeting space for seminars and events, capacity 6 to 60 people. Includes screen, projector, and paperboard. Catering from the Michelin-starred kitchen.
Complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel, including all rooms and public areas.
A tranquil garden and sunny terrace, ideal for a quiet drink or relaxing between meals.
Pets are welcome at no extra charge.
All Privilège rooms are air-conditioned. Deluxe rooms have air conditioning available on request. Tempo rooms vary.
Reception staffed around the clock.
Room service available, including the option to take continental breakfast in-room.
On-site laundry facilities available for guests.
Small on-site gift shop.
Holds the Green Key eco-label from the Foundation for Environmental Education. Also integrated into the FIG (Food Index for Good) network for eco-responsible restaurants.
Lockable private garage available at €8 per night. Useful for guests with motorcycles or higher-value vehicles.
Open-air private parking on site, free of charge. No barrier or code required.
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