Hotel Villa d'Est is a cozy, upper-middle-range boutique property with romantic French country decor situated between the European Parliament and the historic city center of Grande Île (the latter is about a 20-minute walk). The property has a sophisticated breakfast room where a daily buffet is served (for an extra fee), a small bar, and a little terrace for outdoor lounging. Wellness facilities include a sauna and small gym with cardio equipment, and massages can be arranged. The individually decorated rooms, which include 44 rooms and two suites, are stylish and homey, but they're tiny and oddly lacking in some of the usual amenities (no minibars, coffeemakers, or kettles). For a location more central for sightseeing, travelers may prefer Hotel Hannong, though it doesn't offer the wellness facilities of Villa d'Est.
Hotel Villa d'Est is a cozy, upper-middle-range boutique property with romantic French country decor situated between the European Parliament and the historic city center of Grande Île (the latter is about a 20-minute walk). The property has a sophisticated breakfast room where a daily buffet is served (for an extra fee), a small bar, and a little terrace for outdoor lounging. Wellness facilities include a sauna and small gym with cardio equipment, and massages can be arranged. The individually decorated rooms, which include 44 rooms and two suites, are stylish and homey, but they're tiny and oddly lacking in some of the usual amenities (no minibars, coffeemakers, or kettles). For a location more central for sightseeing, travelers may prefer Hotel Hannong, though it doesn't offer the wellness facilities of Villa d'Est.
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.
