What makes it 85% Solo-Friendly: 24-hour front desk, CCTV and in-room safe boost security; free WiFi and desks support work; Perrache metro and train 5 min away ease solo touring; luggage storage helps with late flights.
Perrache Metro Station: 410m (5 mins walk)
Quick access to central Lyon and Bellecour Square.
Ampère–Victor Hugo Metro Station: 440m (6 mins walk)
Easy link to Vieux Lyon and the Musée Gadagne.
Centre Nautique Tony Bertrand: 720m (9 mins walk)
Public aquatic center with indoor pools and fitness facilities.
Tip: Check opening hours online before you go.
Place Bellecour: 850m (11 mins walk)
One of Europe’s largest pedestrian squares, perfect for people-watching.
Tip: Visit at sunset for the best photos.
Vieux Lyon: 1.4 km (18 mins walk)
Historic district with cobbled streets and Renaissance architecture.
Tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds and enjoy local cafés.
Free Wi-Fi:
Complimentary Wi-Fi in all public areas and the guest lounge.
Luggage Storage:
Store your bags free of charge at the 24-hour front desk.
Elevator:
Access all floors and guest rooms via lift.
Safe at Front Desk:
Secure valuables in the complimentary safe at reception.
Bicycle Parking & Tour Info:
Free bike rack and local cycling route guides available at reception.
Private Parking:
On-site parking available for a daily fee; inquire at reception.
Buffet Breakfast:
€16 per adult (weekdays 6:00–9:30, weekends 7:00–10:00).
Fax & Photocopying Service:
Available at reception for an additional charge.
Public areas and guest floors accessible via elevator; step-free access throughout the lobby.

Michael Hasenfratz
I had to change my hotel because the first place I booked was really bad. I was so lucky to find this very cute place. The room was very cute and calm. It had an elevator and an ac. The staff working there was very nice and forthcoming. I could even check-in a earlier, after making an inquiry because I hadn't slept that much and had a match in the afternoon. The breakfast was really good as well. ...
Steve Goodlife
We really liked this hotel. Central and quiet location, spacious room with large bed, clean with good shower room. The breakfast was the best during our travels in France and we had previously stayed in some 3* hotels. The staff were very helpful with some questions and issues we had and always really friendly. Highly recommended. Also they are part of the petite cantine initiative to support isol...
S. Krug
Conveniently located between 2 subway stops. Rooms quiet, clean. Staff friendly. Liked the fact that the weekday breakfast starts at 6am as I'm an early riser, but on both days the server didn't have it set up on time with the 2nd day being a half hour late.
Emma Woodcock
Comfortable and Friendly Stay in a Quiet, Well-Located Hotel Comfortable and Friendly Stay in a Quiet, Well-Located Hotel I stayed here for four nights while attending an event in Lyon and had a comfortable, stress-free experience. When booking a hotel in a new city, I’m always a bit anxious about finding somewhere quiet, clean, and welcoming but this place ticked all the boxes it was located c...
E.W. Schoon
Overall the hotel is nice. My room was very small but comfortable and the place is charming. The location is also quite good. My one big complaint was that there are apartments not affiliated with the hotel on the top floor of the building and the people in the apartment immediately above my room have a dog that barked for hours into the night, making a huge racket until well after midnight.
Address: 11 Rue Duhamel, 69002 Lyon, France
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Take a taxi from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to the hotel (about 35 mins).
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