Hôtel Lyon Métropole & Spa is the kind of hotel Lyon does not have much of: a large, resort-style property with swimming pools, set on the Saône riverbank at the foot of the Croix-Rousse hill rather than in the middle of the old town. It has about 174 rooms and suites, an indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, a hot tub and an on-site spa called Lyon Plage, together with a restaurant, a poolside bar, a terrace and a playground. For families, and for anyone who likes to return from a day of museums to a swim, that combination is rare in a French city of this size. The setting is quieter than the Presqu’île. The Croix-Rousse is the old silk-weavers’ district, famous for its traboules, the hidden passageways that silk workers used to move cloth, and for the Mur des Canuts, a huge painted wall, both a short drive away. The riverside walk and Île Barbe are close at hand on foot.
Location and getting around
The old town and the Roman theatres on Fourvière are about a short drive away, and the Lyon-Vaise station is five minutes by car, so you will usually use a taxi, a bus or a bike to reach the main sights. The airport is about forty minutes away by road. Self parking is available for a modest nightly fee, and free parking can be found nearby, which is a real advantage over the central hotels, where garages cost far more. An electric car charging station is on site.
Rooms
The range includes classic and superior doubles with a king bed or twin beds, grand studios, and family apartments that sleep four, which is the main reason families choose it. All rooms have air conditioning, a safe and free Wi-Fi. The superior rooms are noticeably larger than the classic ones, so it is worth upgrading if you plan to spend time in the room. Cats and dogs are welcome for a fee.
Who it suits
Families with children, drivers, groups who want a pool and spa, and visitors who prefer a calmer base to the busy centre. It is also useful for conferences, as there is a banquet hall and meeting space. Guests who want to step out of the door into cobbled lanes and restaurants should look at the Presqu’île or Vieux Lyon instead.
Good to know
The buffet breakfast is charged separately unless your rate includes it. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner, but Lyon’s bouchons and brasseries are a short ride away, so plan evenings accordingly. Pools can close for maintenance at certain times of year, so check when you book, and ask about opening hours if swimming is a priority. The front desk is open around the clock.
Why stay here
- ✓Saône riverside setting
- ✓About 174 air-conditioned rooms
- ✓Indoor pool and seasonal outdoor pool
- ✓Lyon Plage spa and hot tub
- ✓Restaurant and poolside bar
- ✓Family apartments for four
- ✓Parking and electric car charging
- ✓24-hour front desk
Good questions
Does Hôtel Lyon Métropole & Spa have a pool?+
Yes, there is an indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool and a hot tub, plus a spa. Check when you book for current opening hours, as pools close for maintenance at times.
Is Hôtel Lyon Métropole & Spa close to the old town?+
It is on the Saône at the foot of the Croix-Rousse, a short drive from Vieux Lyon and the centre, so most visitors use a taxi, bus or bike for the main sights.
Does Hôtel Lyon Métropole & Spa have parking?+
Yes, there is on-site parking for a nightly fee, and free parking is available nearby. There is also an electric car charging station.
