HOTEL DU SIMPLON, Lyon

Perrache train station is a three-minute walk, providing direct tram and metro connections. The Rhône and Saône rivers are a few blocks away, with running and cycling paths. The surrounding area is filled with restaurants, shops, and a Sunday market. Street parking is free on Sundays; a secure garage is nearby for other days. The location scores 9.0 for convenience, ideal for exploring Lyon on foot or by public transport.

The hotel offers single, double, triple, and quadruple rooms, all with air conditioning, heating, and soundproofing (though some windows have single glazing, leading to street noise). Bathrooms are small, often cabin-style with a shower over the toilet; some rooms have a bath. There is no tea/coffee maker, minibar, or balcony. Family rooms with bunk beds and a queen bed are available. Free baby cots on request. Rooms are accessible by lift. For longer stays or two people, a larger room category is recommended due to limited space and storage.

The breakfast buffet includes breads, pastries, cold cuts, cheese, yoghurts, and hot drinks, served in a cosy dining area until 10:00. The hotel has a coffee house on site. For other meals, numerous restaurants are within a five-minute walk along pedestrian streets. The drawing room with its original mosaic floor and piano is a pleasant spot for relaxation.

Guests can relax in the charming drawing room or use the games room for family entertainment. A kid-friendly buffet is available at breakfast. The hotel also provides board games and puzzles for children. No swimming pool, spa, or fitness facilities are on site.

The hotel offers 24-hour reception, free luggage storage, daily housekeeping, and a safety deposit box. Room service is available. Business services include fax/photocopying (fee). Wheelchair accessible with a lift. Pets welcome (€10/night). Payment by Amex, Visa, MasterCard. Parking at a nearby garage (€30/day, reservation needed). No airport shuttle.