Hôtel de Paris, run as a Brit Hotel Confort, is a straightforward hotel on Rue de la Platière in Lyon’s 1st arrondissement, between the Hôtel de Ville and the Saône. It is a good-value choice in one of the most interesting parts of the centre. Place des Terreaux, with its fountain and the Museum of Fine Arts, is three minutes away on foot, the Hôtel de Ville is five, the Lyon National Opera is six and Place Bellecour about eleven. The neighbourhood is full of cafés, wine bars and bouchons, and the nearest metro stop, Hôtel de Ville - Louis Pradel, is five minutes on foot, with Lyon Saint-Paul station about six. The Croix-Rousse slopes begin just behind the hotel, so you can combine city sightseeing with a walk through the traboules.
Location and getting around
The hotel does not offer parking, so drivers should look for a public garage nearby, and many visitors will simply arrive by train and walk. Lyon’s centre is compact, and everything from Vieux Lyon across the Saône to the Presqu’île markets can be reached on foot or by a short metro ride. The airport is roughly half an hour away.
Rooms
Single rooms, double comfort and superior comfort rooms with a double bed, triple rooms, and family rooms for four with two double beds are available. Rooms are practical and not large, with a flat-screen television, a desk, heating, a safe and a bathroom with free toiletries and a hair dryer. Free Wi-Fi covers the hotel, and there is an elevator, which matters in older central buildings.
Who it suits
Budget-minded couples, solo travellers, families who need a family room, and food lovers who want to spend their money in restaurants rather than on a hotel. It does not have a restaurant, spa or bar, but the streets around it are some of the best for casual eating in the city.
Good to know
Buffet breakfast is available for an extra charge. One cat or dog is accepted per room for a small fee. The front desk is open around the clock and luggage storage is offered, which helps on travel days, but check the check-in hours when you book if you will arrive late. Free cancellation is offered on some rates. The hotel appears under more than one name, so look for the Rue de la Platière address when you book.
Making the most of the stay
Start the morning with a coffee and a pastry in one of the cafés on the street, then walk down to the Saône for the classic view of Fourvière hill and the basilica. In the evening the area around the hotel fills up with small restaurants, so you can try a traditional Lyonnais meal without leaving the neighbourhood, and the Opera and the Museum of Fine Arts are close enough to fit into a short day.
Why stay here
- ✓1st arrondissement location on Rue de la Platière
- ✓Family rooms for four
- ✓Triple and single rooms
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Elevator
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓Tour and ticket assistance
Good questions
How far is Hôtel de Paris from Place des Terreaux?+
About three minutes on foot. The Hôtel de Ville is five minutes away, the Opera six and Place Bellecour about eleven.
Does Hôtel de Paris in Lyon have parking?+
No, the hotel does not offer parking. Use a public garage nearby, or arrive by train, since Lyon Saint-Paul station is about six minutes on foot.
Does Hôtel de Paris in Lyon have family rooms?+
Yes, there are family rooms for four with two double beds, as well as triple rooms. Check when you book for the bed arrangement you need.
