Ibis Annecy Centre Vieille Ville is a pleasant, but basic, chain hotel in central Annecy, with 85 different rooms. Lake Annecy is just an 10-minute walk from the hotel, and some rooms offer impressive views of the River Thiou. It's a good value for a two-and-a-half-pearl hotel considering its closeness to the local attractions, including Annecy Cathedral and Jardins de l'Europe, while shops, bars and restaurants are all around. Rooms are fairly small and somewhat generic, but are modern and come with air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi access. There's a breakfast buffet, although this costs extra. For those wishing to stay somewhere with more charm and ambience, Splendid Hotel may be a good alternative, although rooms are more expensive.
Ibis Annecy Centre Vieille Ville is a pleasant, but basic, chain hotel in central Annecy, with 85 different rooms. Lake Annecy is just an 10-minute walk from the hotel, and some rooms offer impressive views of the River Thiou. It's a good value for a two-and-a-half-pearl hotel considering its closeness to the local attractions, including Annecy Cathedral and Jardins de l'Europe, while shops, bars and restaurants are all around. Rooms are fairly small and somewhat generic, but are modern and come with air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi access. There's a breakfast buffet, although this costs extra. For those wishing to stay somewhere with more charm and ambience, Splendid Hotel may be a good alternative, although rooms are more expensive.
The mid-range Mercure Lyon Centre Beaux Arts occupies an eye-catching 19th-century building on a busy street corner in the historic center of Lyon. Its 76 spotless guest rooms were fully renovated in 2014, and feature high ceilings and double French doors opening out to balconies with street views. The higher category rooms have notable extras like iPod docking stations and Nespresso machines. But there's not much in the way of features aside from electric bikes to borrow and a small bar. For a property with more features, travelers may want to consider the upscale Hotel Lyon Metropole, which has an outdoor and indoor pool, hot tubs, four tennis courts, and a spa, though rates are higher.
The mid-range Mercure Lyon Centre Beaux Arts occupies an eye-catching 19th-century building on a busy street corner in the historic center of Lyon. Its 76 spotless guest rooms were fully renovated in 2014, and feature high ceilings and double French doors opening out to balconies with street views. The higher category rooms have notable extras like iPod docking stations and Nespresso machines. But there's not much in the way of features aside from electric bikes to borrow and a small bar. For a property with more features, travelers may want to consider the upscale Hotel Lyon Metropole, which has an outdoor and indoor pool, hot tubs, four tennis courts, and a spa, though rates are higher.
Housed in a historic building fronted with Juliet balconies, the mid-range Hotel des Celestins is nestled in the city center between Place Bellecour and Jacobins square, providing a good home base for sightseers who can easily reach most attractions on foot. While the property has some period charm, its 25 rooms display an odd mix of classic and modern furnishings, and most lack minibars and coffeemakers -- though an attractive two-bedroom apartment is also available with a full kitchen. There are no on-site features apart from breakfast service (for a fee) served on a sunny, second-floor dining room overlooking the street. Travelers may want to comparison shop with the nearby Mercure Lyon Centre Beaux Arts, which has more modern rooms with similar rates and amenities.
Housed in a historic building fronted with Juliet balconies, the mid-range Hotel des Celestins is nestled in the city center between Place Bellecour and Jacobins square, providing a good home base for sightseers who can easily reach most attractions on foot. While the property has some period charm, its 25 rooms display an odd mix of classic and modern furnishings, and most lack minibars and coffeemakers -- though an attractive two-bedroom apartment is also available with a full kitchen. There are no on-site features apart from breakfast service (for a fee) served on a sunny, second-floor dining room overlooking the street. Travelers may want to comparison shop with the nearby Mercure Lyon Centre Beaux Arts, which has more modern rooms with similar rates and amenities.