HOTEL TERMINUS LYON, Paris

Located directly opposite Gare de Lyon, the hotel sits on Boulevard Diderot between Bercy Arena and Place de la Bastille. The metro (line 1) and RER A station are a 1-minute walk, providing direct service to the Champs-Élysées, La Défense business district, and Disneyland Paris. Bus stops and taxis are also immediately outside. Notre-Dame, the Bastille Opera, and the Jardin des Plantes are within walking distance. The lively Bastille neighbourhood with its bars and restaurants is 10 minutes on foot. The area is safe and well-connected, making it a practical base for both business and leisure travel, especially for train departures.

Room sizes range from 10 m2 singles to 22 m2 quadruple comfort rooms, plus a 22 m2 family room with a bunk bed and bath. All rooms include air conditioning, double glazing, a flat-screen satellite TV, minibar, safe, hairdryer, and free Wi-Fi. Single Confort rooms (12 m2) and some Quadruple rooms overlook a quiet inner courtyard. Superior Classic rooms feature a king-size bed or two singles and have step-free access (for light mobility needs). Executive rooms (17 m2) include a sofa bed for a third person. Connecting rooms (30 m2, two bathrooms) are ideal for larger families. Courtyard-facing rooms are generally quiet, while street-facing rooms may hear traffic. The lift is small and can be slow; using the stairs for descent can save time. Some rooms have a Parisian balcony. Baby cots are available on request for children under 2.

The breakfast buffet (€13-15) includes breads, pastries, fruit, yogurts, cereals, cheese, charcuterie, scrambled eggs, bacon, chicken sausage, and gluten-free options. An express breakfast (hot drink, juice, pastry) is available from 7:00 onwards for €8. Breakfast can be served in the room from 6:30 to 11:00. The on-site Italian restaurant, Fosca', is open daily from 12:00 to midnight, offering homemade pasta, seasonal dishes, wine, and cocktails. Guests receive a 20% discount. The restaurant is family-friendly, with highchairs, baby pots, and a baby-sitting service on request. Several cafés and bakeries are within a 3-minute walk.

The 24-hour front desk team speaks French, English, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Armenian, and Iranian. Free luggage storage is available before check-in and after check-out. A concierge can book tickets, organise taxis to the airport, and provide local recommendations. Room service is available. A laundry service is offered (express cleaning before 9:00). A shared lounge with international newspapers is on site. The lift serves all floors. No pets are allowed. Parking is not on-site but three public car parks are within a 5-minute walk. The hotel is cash-friendly - you can pay upon arrival, though a card guarantee for the first night is required at booking.