HOTEL ELYSEE, Lyon

The hotel sits on Rue Président Édouard Herriot, a main shopping street in the prestigious Bellecour Carré d'Or district. The metro station is 100 metres away, offering direct connections to Lyon-Perrache and Lyon-Part-Dieu stations. Lyon-Saint-Exupéry airport is a 30-minute taxi ride (€55-65) or reachable by tram and metro. Within walking distance are the old town, museums, gastronomic restaurants, theatres, and shops. The area is safe and lively, with many cafés and restaurants within a 2-10 minute walk.

Rooms vary from standard to attic rooms on the 6th floor with skylights. Some attic rooms are very small with low ceilings, and showers are compact. Rooms on lower floors are more spacious. All rooms have heating, soundproofing, and carpeted floors. Daily cleaning is provided. City views are available from some rooms, while others overlook a courtyard. Some rooms have been noted for older carpets, peeling paint, or mold in the shower; early inspection is recommended. The beds are generally comfortable, and air conditioning works well. No tea/coffee making facilities or safes are provided.

Breakfast (€9 per person) includes bread, croissants, butter, jam, yogurt, fruit juice, and coffee or tea. It is a simple, sweet continental option, served from 6:30 in the cellar. The bar is available for drinks in the evening, though it may not always be attended. There is no restaurant on site, but the surrounding area is packed with dining options, from casual to Michelin-starred.

The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk with room service and a shared lounge with TV. Meeting/banquet facilities and fax/photocopying are available for an additional charge. Parking is at a nearby public car park (€35/day, no reservation needed). Pets are allowed with charges. The lift serves floors 1 to 5, but not the ground floor or the 6th floor attic rooms. Safety features include 24-hour security, CCTV, smoke alarms, and key access. The hotel accepts American Express, Visa, Maestro, and MasterCard.