The hype
Travelers adore the walkability and friendly staff but consistently grumble about the small, aging rooms and climate control.
Mercure Lyon Centre Beaux-Arts
$130-180 / gecə
Bunu kiraye edin əgər You want to be dead-center in Lyon's Presqu'île and treat the hotel purely as a stylish crash pad between meals.
İnsanlar Niyə Sevirlər
- Unbeatable location steps from Place Bellecour and Old Lyon
- Art Deco charm in a 19th-century building
- Surrounded by Lyon's best bouchons and shopping
Sürətli Xülasə: A fantastic address attached to a hotel that's showing its age, especially in the air conditioning department.
Rəy verən @Daydreamdutchie: I stayed in a Privilege room here and honestly, the balcony view over Place des Jacobins is unmatched. Waking up, throwing open those white shutters, and seeing the fountain right below was the highlight of my trip. It’s compact but totally worth it for the location.
Burada Qalmış Qonaq Söylədi
Reality check
The 'soundproofed' windows struggle against the Friday night street noise on lower floors.
- You prioritize location over luxury amenities
- You plan to spend 14 hours a day exploring and eating
- You enjoy the vintage Art Deco aesthetic
Təmizlik & Baxım
8.5
- Housekeeping: Daily service is reliable, though some guests report missed dusting on high shelves.
- Bathroom hygiene: Generally clean, but watch out for hair in drains or weak water pressure.
- Maintenance: The weak link. Peeling paint and the infamous smelly AC units are common complaints.
- Linens & towels: Standard Mercure quality — clean and crisp, but not luxury plush.
- Odors & scents: Lobby smells fresh; hallways can be musty; some rooms have that damp AC smell.
Sleepability™
7ORTA
0-4GÜRÜLTÜLÜ
4-7.5ORTA
7.5-10SƏSSİZ
- Street noise from Rue du Président Edouard Herriot
- Internal noise from creaky hallways
- Rattling AC units
Bukmadan əvvəl
Bilməniz Yaxşı Olar
- The 'Express Breakfast' at the bar is €9.50 vs. €20 for the full buffet — a better deal if you just want coffee and a croissant.
- Reception is 24/7, which is helpful for late arrivals after a long dinner.
- The elevator is tiny; if you have massive luggage, expect to make two trips.
Nə götürməli
- Earplugs (essential for lower floors)
- A portable fan if visiting in summer (AC can be weak)
- Comfortable walking shoes — this is a walking city
Otaq Xakimi
Ən yaxşı seçimlər
- Privilege Rooms on the top floor for better soundproofing and Nespresso machines
- Rooms facing Place des Jacobins for the best views (ask for a high floor)
Qaçınılmalı Otaqlar
- 1st and 2nd-floor rooms facing the street (noise)
- Any room where the AC immediately smells musty upon entry — request a move instantly
Otaq İsteyi Xakimi – kopyala və yapışdır
“I am a light sleeper and would appreciate a room on a high floor facing the inner courtyard or Place des Jacobins. Please ensure the AC has been recently checked, as I am sensitive to odors.”
FAQ & Gizli Məsləhətlər
Broniş etməzdən əvvəl həqiqətən bilmək istədiyiniz hər şey
Is there parking at the hotel?
No. You must park at LPA République (public garage) ~200m away. Expect to pay ~€25-30/24h.
Does the hotel have a gym?
No. Runners head to the Saône riverbanks; for weights, buy a day pass at Wellness Sport Club Lyon (15 min walk).
Is breakfast included?
Usually no. It's ~€20/person for the buffet, which is steep given the amazing bakeries nearby.
How do I get there by car?
You need a ZTL access code from the hotel BEFORE you arrive to lower the bollards entering the district.
Is it pet friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed for a fee of around €15 per night.
Is there air conditioning?
Yes, but it's an older system. Reviews frequently mention it struggles in peak heat and can be noisy.
Daxili Məsləhətlər
- ✨
Skip the hotel breakfast and walk 3 mins to 'Slake Coffee House' for a better, cheaper start.
- ✨
Ask for the ZTL code even if you're taking a taxi — sometimes drivers need it to drop you right at the door.
- ✨
The 'Privilege' rooms often come with free soft drinks in the minibar — check if this perk is still active at check-in.
Getməzdən əvvəl bilinməli olan 5 şey
💡The 'sewage smell' in the AC is a known, recurring issue in some rooms.
💡The lobby is actually on the first floor, not street level (there's a small entrance lift).
💡Housekeeping can be hit-or-miss with restocking coffee pods.
💡The 'Courtyard View' is often just a view of a dark wall, but it is quieter.
💡You are 5 minutes from the best late-night pizza in Lyon at 'Pizza Pino' on Place Bellecour.
Yerli Bələdçi
Xəritə
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