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.
The 156-room Mama Shelter Lyon is a mid-range hotel in the Jean Macé district in easy walking distance to public transportation. The hotel's main draw is its quirky, urban decor by renowned designer Philippe Starck, which includes cool accents such as black chalkboard ceilings and a playful restaurant and bar that has live music or DJs at night. Rooms are minimalist but stylish with exposed concrete walls and brick accents, 27-inch iMacs (in lieu of TVs), free Wi-Fi, and free on-demand movies. Rooms also have air-conditioning, coffeemakers, and minibars. The hotel offers on-site meeting rooms, a lobby shop, and a concierge, but doesn't have a fitness center, and breakfast costs an extra fee. Those looking for more subdued decor could compare rates with the nearby Ibis Lyon Centre, which has similar amenities.
The 156-room Mama Shelter Lyon is a mid-range hotel in the Jean Macé district in easy walking distance to public transportation. The hotel's main draw is its quirky, urban decor by renowned designer Philippe Starck, which includes cool accents such as black chalkboard ceilings and a playful restaurant and bar that has live music or DJs at night. Rooms are minimalist but stylish with exposed concrete walls and brick accents, 27-inch iMacs (in lieu of TVs), free Wi-Fi, and free on-demand movies. Rooms also have air-conditioning, coffeemakers, and minibars. The hotel offers on-site meeting rooms, a lobby shop, and a concierge, but doesn't have a fitness center, and breakfast costs an extra fee. Those looking for more subdued decor could compare rates with the nearby Ibis Lyon Centre, which has similar amenities.
Situated in a former 19th-century convent perched on a hill overlooking Old Lyon, the upscale Fourvière Hôtel pairs historic details with modern design. An ornate and spectacular lobby occupies the former chapel, while the hotel’s French-bistro restaurant and bar sits in the cloisters with beautiful vaulted red-brick ceilings. The hotel also has a modern spa with a whirlpool, Turkish bath, and themed showers (but no gym), meeting and lounge space, and gardens with sitting areas, a boules court, and a heated lap-pool. Its 75 minimalistic, modern guest rooms can feel sparse and small, but they’re comfortable and pleasant with oak floors, mini-fridges, and flat-screen TVs. For similar vibe but more luxurious guest rooms, consider Villa Florentine, a higher-end (and pricier) option, also situated in a former convent.
Situated in a former 19th-century convent perched on a hill overlooking Old Lyon, the upscale Fourvière Hôtel pairs historic details with modern design. An ornate and spectacular lobby occupies the former chapel, while the hotel’s French-bistro restaurant and bar sits in the cloisters with beautiful vaulted red-brick ceilings. The hotel also has a modern spa with a whirlpool, Turkish bath, and themed showers (but no gym), meeting and lounge space, and gardens with sitting areas, a boules court, and a heated lap-pool. Its 75 minimalistic, modern guest rooms can feel sparse and small, but they’re comfortable and pleasant with oak floors, mini-fridges, and flat-screen TVs. For similar vibe but more luxurious guest rooms, consider Villa Florentine, a higher-end (and pricier) option, also situated in a former convent.
The upper-middle-range Hotel Carlton Lyon - MGallery Collection is housed in a building that dates from 1894. It's on Lyon's Presqu' Ile in the heart of the city, overlooking the Place de la Republique. Renovated in 2013, the hotel has retained beautiful historic details from the original building, such as stained-glass windows, intricate ceiling work, wrought-iron railings, and a cage-style elevator, which blend elegantly with its sophisticated modern style. A spa, cozy bar, and breakfast (for a fee) are the main features, along with meeting rooms and free Wi-Fi. Its 80 rooms vary in size (some are small) and include flat-screen TVs, minibars, and coffee- and tea-making facilities. The central location and price are hard to beat here, though travelers seeking a hotel that's a bit more intimate could consider Le Gourguillon.
The upper-middle-range Hotel Carlton Lyon - MGallery Collection is housed in a building that dates from 1894. It's on Lyon's Presqu' Ile in the heart of the city, overlooking the Place de la Republique. Renovated in 2013, the hotel has retained beautiful historic details from the original building, such as stained-glass windows, intricate ceiling work, wrought-iron railings, and a cage-style elevator, which blend elegantly with its sophisticated modern style. A spa, cozy bar, and breakfast (for a fee) are the main features, along with meeting rooms and free Wi-Fi. Its 80 rooms vary in size (some are small) and include flat-screen TVs, minibars, and coffee- and tea-making facilities. The central location and price are hard to beat here, though travelers seeking a hotel that's a bit more intimate could consider Le Gourguillon.
Located outside Lyon's historical city center, this four-pearl hotel, designed by Renzo Piano, caters to business travelers attending events at the nearby Lyon Convention Center. The property's 156 guest rooms are stylish and well-equipped, with amenities like minibars and electric kettles. Upper-category rooms have notable extras, such as espresso machines and balconies with park views. Highlights include a swank lobby lounge and bar, a 24-hour gym and business center, and an on-site bistro, but it closes on weekends and breakfast costs extra. Travelers looking for an upscale stay in central Lyon's can check out Grand Hotel des Terreaux.
Located outside Lyon's historical city center, this four-pearl hotel, designed by Renzo Piano, caters to business travelers attending events at the nearby Lyon Convention Center. The property's 156 guest rooms are stylish and well-equipped, with amenities like minibars and electric kettles. Upper-category rooms have notable extras, such as espresso machines and balconies with park views. Highlights include a swank lobby lounge and bar, a 24-hour gym and business center, and an on-site bistro, but it closes on weekends and breakfast costs extra. Travelers looking for an upscale stay in central Lyon's can check out Grand Hotel des Terreaux.
Located in Lyon's business district in the 3rd Arrondissement, the 108-room Mercure Lyon La Part Dieu is an upscale hotel that offers chic, modern decor and easy access to public transportation thanks to being across from the Gare de Lyon Part-Dieu train station. All of the rooms are spacious and contemporary in style, with large bathrooms, air-conditioning, 40-inch flat-screen TVs, coffee- and tea-making facilities, mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi. There's a stylish on-site restaurant and wine bar with floor to ceiling windows, but the breakfast costs an extra fee and there's no fitness room on-site. Travelers looking for an upscale hotel in the area may want to compare rates with the nearby Novotel Lyon Part Dieu.
Located in Lyon's business district in the 3rd Arrondissement, the 108-room Mercure Lyon La Part Dieu is an upscale hotel that offers chic, modern decor and easy access to public transportation thanks to being across from the Gare de Lyon Part-Dieu train station. All of the rooms are spacious and contemporary in style, with large bathrooms, air-conditioning, 40-inch flat-screen TVs, coffee- and tea-making facilities, mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi. There's a stylish on-site restaurant and wine bar with floor to ceiling windows, but the breakfast costs an extra fee and there's no fitness room on-site. Travelers looking for an upscale hotel in the area may want to compare rates with the nearby Novotel Lyon Part Dieu.
Functionality, location, and bold color choices make this budget hotel appealing. It offers mostly simple amenities and few frills in the often tight-spaced 87 rooms. The only real variable is the number of beds. Common areas offer a bit more, both in terms of decor and services, with a quirky lounge and bar serving drinks and light meals. A simple continental breakfast costs extra. As the hotel hosts many business travelers, three meeting rooms are also available. With a major transport station (Perrache train and bus station) almost immediately next door, many of Lyon's sights can be reached by foot within 20 minutes. For those who want to be even closer, consider the hotel's second branch,[ Campanile Lyon Centre - Berges Du Rhone]().
Functionality, location, and bold color choices make this budget hotel appealing. It offers mostly simple amenities and few frills in the often tight-spaced 87 rooms. The only real variable is the number of beds. Common areas offer a bit more, both in terms of decor and services, with a quirky lounge and bar serving drinks and light meals. A simple continental breakfast costs extra. As the hotel hosts many business travelers, three meeting rooms are also available. With a major transport station (Perrache train and bus station) almost immediately next door, many of Lyon's sights can be reached by foot within 20 minutes. For those who want to be even closer, consider the hotel's second branch,[ Campanile Lyon Centre - Berges Du Rhone]().
The three-pearl Quality Suites Lyon Confluence is a modern, pet-friendly property that’s close to public transportation, restaurants, and shopping, but far from the city's main attractions. All of the 103 spacious studio-style rooms have air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and kitchenettes, a real plus given that the hotel lacks an on-site restaurant. Amenities include a small gym with cardio and weight-training equipment, coin-operated laundry facilities, meeting rooms for rent, and a continental breakfast buffet (for a fee), and parking is available, but it costs extra. For a stay that’s closer to Lyon's main tourist attractions, consider the Hotel des Artistes, a funky hotel with similar amenities.
The three-pearl Quality Suites Lyon Confluence is a modern, pet-friendly property that’s close to public transportation, restaurants, and shopping, but far from the city's main attractions. All of the 103 spacious studio-style rooms have air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and kitchenettes, a real plus given that the hotel lacks an on-site restaurant. Amenities include a small gym with cardio and weight-training equipment, coin-operated laundry facilities, meeting rooms for rent, and a continental breakfast buffet (for a fee), and parking is available, but it costs extra. For a stay that’s closer to Lyon's main tourist attractions, consider the Hotel des Artistes, a funky hotel with similar amenities.
The Sofitel Lyon Bellecour is a luxury property well-located in Lyon, overlooking the Rhône, an easy walk to restaurants, shops, and sights. The hotel has two restaurants and two bars, including a chic bar and Michelin-starred restaurant situated on the eighth story, offering a broad panorama of the city and river. There's also a small gym, hammam, and spa area offering massages and other treatments. The hotel's 164 accommodations, which range from Classic Rooms to multi-room Apartments, are spacious and loaded with modern perks like mini-fridges stocked with free drinks, big flat-screen TVs, Bose sound systems, espresso machines, and 24-hour room service -- but in-room decor feels particularly outdated and drab for a luxury property. Cour des Loges provides a boutique alternative with plush interiors.
The Sofitel Lyon Bellecour is a luxury property well-located in Lyon, overlooking the Rhône, an easy walk to restaurants, shops, and sights. The hotel has two restaurants and two bars, including a chic bar and Michelin-starred restaurant situated on the eighth story, offering a broad panorama of the city and river. There's also a small gym, hammam, and spa area offering massages and other treatments. The hotel's 164 accommodations, which range from Classic Rooms to multi-room Apartments, are spacious and loaded with modern perks like mini-fridges stocked with free drinks, big flat-screen TVs, Bose sound systems, espresso machines, and 24-hour room service -- but in-room decor feels particularly outdated and drab for a luxury property. Cour des Loges provides a boutique alternative with plush interiors.