Grand Hotel des Terreaux

The hotel is very well situated for getting about the centre of the city and is in a quiet street. There are dozens of restaurants nearby, within a five minute walk, and we were impressed with the ones we used. Our room was small, but clean and comfortably furnished, overlooking the street at the front. The staff were always friendly and helpful, speaking English, and we liked the rather old fashioned custom of having to hand our key in when we went out. The room was exceptionally well serviced each day. We appreciated the room's air conditioning, free wi-fi and tv. There is a useful supermarket opposite, maze-like but well stocked. Surprisingly, the hotel has a grotto-like pool, underused but available daily and a bonus for some.

Absolutely loved it. V quiet room with good dark curtains . We were in 411, do note that the lift is tiny and our level was split so there were some stairs but a strong young lad was available to help with the bags. All the front desk staff spoke excellent English and were delightful. The supermarket exit is directly opposite the hotel doors so you only need to go about 20 metres around the corner to get in. Plenty of food options around. The relaxation pools were very enjoyable, heated enough to not be chilly but still refreshing and the bathrobes work really well to help dry you off, then we dried our bathers on the heated towel rail in the bathroom.

I had a truly wonderful stay at the Hotel des Terreaux. I am extremely satisfied with this choice. The location was perfect, right in the city center, close to most attractions, as well as good coffee shops and several supermarkets. The staff were very friendly and helpful, always ready to assist me with anything I needed. Another great advantage of this hotel is the swimming pool. It was warm enough to warm up after a cold long walk outside. A really great way to unwind after a day of exploring the city. The room was spacious and comfortable, with a good heating system, free drinking water, and all the toiletries provided. Overall, the hotel is very clean and well-maintained. I loved the free candies at the reception desk:) I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Lyon.

Air con, pool(s), comfy bed, perfect location, everything you could need from a hotel. If you need anything, ask and the staff will go and get it with a smile (especially kettles. Have seen a few reviews saying no kettle provided. This is France, and the French don't understand tea. This hotel happily does understand that British people like tea, and so has the required facilities, you just have to ask).

We really liked the unique style of the hotel, the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff and the location. The hotel is about a 20 minute walk from the main city centre and old town centre and there are plenty of cafes and restaurants within a few minutes walk. The beds were firm but comfortable and the rooms were clean and had air conditioning. We also enjoyed the hotel's rather unusual relaxation pools which were in the basement.