APPARTHOTEL PRIVILODGES LYON LUMIERE, Lyon

The apartment hotel is located in a calm eastern district of Lyon, directly across from the private Jean Mermoz Hospital. Public transport is the most practical way to explore the city: the Bachut tram station is an easy 8-minute walk, and the Mermoz Pinel metro station (Line D) is a 15-minute walk. These links connect you to the Presqu'île in around 15 minutes and to the Eurexpo Congress Centre without changing lines. Lyon Perrache train station is 4 km away, and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport is 22 km. For guests with a car, the ring road is a 5-minute drive, and parking is easiest via the paid underground garage (€13/ night) since free street spaces can be competitive. The Institut Lumière is 2 km and the Tony Garnier Urban Museum is 1 km away, both within a pleasant walk or short tram ride.

The self-catering units range from compact studios to one-bedroom apartments, each with a private bathroom that includes a bath or shower, free toiletries, and a hairdryer. The kitchenette comes with a stovetop, refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle, and cookware. Rooms are fitted with double-glazed windows and soundproof walls to reduce noise from the street and corridor, which is especially helpful given the proximity to the hospital's ambulance access. Air conditioning is installed in all rooms, but some units may experience unreliable cooling during heatwaves - opening the window is possible but street-facing rooms can be noisy. The property has no rooms with balconies. For families, the two-bed apartments are a practical choice, and cots are available on request. Wheelchair-accessible rooms feature grab rails in the toilet and raised toilet frames.

Each morning a continental breakfast buffet is offered in the breakfast room at a flat rate of €12 per person. The breakfast includes bread, pastries, hot drinks, and cold options. The breakfast room closes by 10:00, and service is not available later. Since there is no restaurant or bar on the property, guests who self-cater can use their kitchenette to prepare meals. Several dining options are within a 5-10 minute walk: La Fabryk, The Burger's Maker, and A La Belle Epoque are all 0.5 km away, and Le Frosinone, L'Esprit Bistrot Monplaisir, and Le Napolitain Grange Blanche are around 1 km. A minimarket and a boulangerie are also very close by for groceries and fresh bread.

Guests can use the on-site fitness centre and the solarium at no additional charge, both of which are practical for a quick workout or some downtime. The fitness room is equipped with basic cardio and weight machines. No spa, swimming pool, or sauna is present, so those seeking comprehensive wellness facilities should plan accordingly. The outdoor area features a garden with a picnic area, outdoor furniture, a sun terrace, and a barbecue area - a pleasant space for relaxing on warm days. Board games are also available at reception for light indoor entertainment.

The reception is not open 24 hours: from Monday to Thursday it is staffed from 07:30 to midnight, on Friday until 18:00, and on weekends and bank holidays from 08:30 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 18:00. Outside these hours, access is via a door code. Luggage storage is available free of charge for arrivals and departures, making it easy to explore without bags. Laundry services are available at an extra cost. Bicycles can be stored either in the guest's room or in the indoor parking, but not in a locked room. The parking is a secure underground garage (€13/night, height limit 1.90 m) with accessible spaces. Booking is required. Free street parking is available along the adjacent street, though spaces are not guaranteed.