4 rue Jussieu, Lyon, France | (586) 210-9239
Within walking distance to attractions, restaurants, and shopping
Hotel dating to the late 1800s with some grand details
Rooms come with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and kettles
Some rooms have espresso machines and balconies
Spa with massages, hammam, and nail bar
Bar, breakfast, and 24-hour room service
Two fully equipped meeting rooms
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Off-site valet parking
Pet-friendly
No on-site restaurant, gym, or pool
Rooms and bathrooms can be small
Breakfast room can get crowded
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.
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Scene
Historic hotel with a romantic atmosphere that attracts mostly couples
Hotel Carlton Lyon is situated in a Haussmann-style stone building built in 1894 as a “petit palace.” It was fully renovated in 2013, incorporating the property’s historical details such as its lapis lazuli columns, tall ceilings with gilded designs, an iron-cage elevator, and stained-glass windows. But it also mixes in modern touches, such as a predominately red color scheme, contemporary furniture, and a front desk with a strip of fiber-optic lighting. The bar is especially attractive, with a large, plush bourne settee, comfy velour chairs, and romantic elements like glass chandeliers and frescoed ceilings. The Carlton Lyon draws mostly tourists, especially couples, but families are also welcome -- connecting rooms are available, babysitting can be arranged on request, and TVs offer cartoon channels.
Location
Centrally located within walking distance of attractions, restaurants, and shopping
Hotel Carlton Lyon - MGallery Collection is nestled between the Rhone and Saone Rivers, closer to the Rhone side, at a three-minute walk away. The hotel is conveniently located for visiting the city. Lyon Cathedral and Vieux Lyon are about a 15-minute walk away, and the Bellecour and Cordeliers Bourse metro stations are about a five-minute walk from the hotel. Fourviere and the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourviere are about a 15-minute drive. There are a number of restaurants and shopping options on surrounding streets. It’s a 30-minute drive to the Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport.
Rooms
Modern rooms with flat-screen TVs, kettles, and minibars
As with the public spaces, the hotel's guest rooms blend a modern look and lots of crimson and red textiles with a few period touches. Wallpaper in a poppy pattern and brick-red carpeting set a romantic backdrop. Tall lamps with white drum shades finished in red piping frame the beds, complemented by circular, white-lacquered end tables and nightstands, and modish red slipper chairs. Smaller rooms lack desks, while some upgraded rooms come with circular beds and balconies, and views of the Place de Republique. All rooms include flat-screen TVs, kettles, air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and minibars. The Carlton Rooms and the Junior Suites add espresso machines. The white-and-black tile bathrooms are a bit cramped, with little counter space. They include showers, shower/tub combos, or separate showers and tubs, plus robes, toiletries, hairdryers, and circular back-lit mirrors.
Features
Spa, breakfast buffet, bar, room service, and two meeting rooms
The hotel's best feature is the spa, which offers massages, a hammam, and a nail bar. However, this small hotel lacks a gym or full restaurant -- although gastronomic Lyon provides plenty of dining options nearby. The hotel does serve a varied breakfast buffet, but it's not included in the rate, and the breakfast room can get crowded. The hotel’s bar, Le Bar du Carlton, offers drinks, while 24-hour room service delivers food from a nearby restaurant straight to guests’ rooms. For business travelers, there are two fully equipped meeting rooms, and Wi-Fi is free throughout. Off-site valet parking is provided for a fee.
