HOTEL DES FACULTES, Lyon

The hotel sits on a quiet street in a vibrant, multicultural area full of cafés, bakeries, and casual restaurants, all within 300 metres. Lyon Perrache train station is 2 km away (about a 17-minute walk), and the tram stop 2 stops from the station is only a 2-minute walk. The city centre, Presqu'île, and the Rhône riverbanks are a 20-minute walk from the hotel. Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport is 26 km away; the easiest way to reach the hotel is by train to Perrache and then proceeding on foot or by tram. Bicycle rental is available for those who prefer to cycle around the city.

All rooms are clean with fresh bed linen, a TV, a wardrobe, a sink, and free toiletries. Some rooms have private bathrooms with a shower and toilet; others have shared bathroom facilities. The shared toilets and showers are on separate corridors-one on the left and one on the right of the stairwell-so moving between them requires walking through the hallways. The property is older, with furniture and décor that are basic and somewhat dated. Windows provide good natural light and ventilation, but there is no air conditioning, only heating. Sound insulation between rooms is minimal, so hallway and neighbouring noises can be heard. Rooms on upper floors require climbing stairs as there is no lift. The budget nature means the standard of maintenance is reflected in the price, but beds are firm and the bedding is changed between stays.

Wi-Fi is available in all areas and is free of charge, though the signal can be weak or unavailable on the second floor. Access to the hotel is via a secured code entry system, and keys are retrieved from a combination-locked box after reception hours. Luggage storage is free and offered before check-in or after check-out. Bicycle parking is available in the interior courtyard. Daily housekeeping is included, but room servicing is performed only during the day. The hotel has no lift and no ironing service (a pressing shop is a 2-minute walk away). The main reception is open from morning until 19:00; there is no reception on Sundays after 13:00. Payment is accepted via Visa, Maestro, UnionPay, and MasterCard. A pre-authorisation on the credit card is required to validate the reservation. Minors can stay with a valid ID and parental authorisation.