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20 Place Bellecour, 69002 Lyon, France
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 11, 2012
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Paris, France
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36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
“A great night sleep at Le Royal Lyon !”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 11, 2012

The Royal is a superb boutique hotel managed by Accor situated in the heart of Lyon, just 10-15 minutes walk away from the old city and right across the square from the main shopping area.

We were warmly welcomed by the reception early in the morning and although we could get a room directly as the hotel was full the previous night, they kindly apologized and assured us that they will get on ready for us as soon as they can. As we expected that already, we went out for a walk and came back later after sitting a while in the lovely decorated little lobby.

The room we had was a decent sized deluxe room with the view on the square "place Bellecour". The size was decent and nicely decorated with patisserie on the wall. The bed was huge and heavenly comfortable! We did have an excellent resting night after being exhausted from walking throughout the city all day. After dinner we found our room made up by the night service with the turned down sheet, the dimmed light and a little macaron on the pillow.
They are some drawback in the room though : no shower, only bath tub and no coffee or hot water facility which is a bit shameful for a pretended 5 star !

they is only one outlet and a half in the hotel which is the country house style decorated breakfast restaurant and a small lounge where you can sit and order some drinks.
The breakfast we had was nice and fresh but if it was not included in our room rate we would definitely take our breakfast somewhere else as it was unseasonably too pricy for what you get !

The staff are very professional and helpful. And our dinner reservation was all arranged by the concierge and our luggage were already put into the room when we came back for check-in.

We really enjoy our short stay at Le Royal and will definitely not look for some other place next time we visit around.

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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“A night at the Royal”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

Superb Hotel, warm welcome on arrival even athough it was after 11pm, room was excellent and bed extremely comfortable. A large selection for breakfast in the morning with friendly staff serving, and location is right in the centre of Lyon which couldn't have been better for our business meeting. Would certainly return to this hotel.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“We will return.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 4, 2012 via mobile

We were warmly welcomed by the reception and concierge staff and all our needs for dinner reservations and childcare arrangements were taken care of. We were upgraded into a beautiful suite with a great view of the Bellecour square. A cot for our son was already waiting on us. The onky hitch was the brand new tv in the room still needed to be set up and was not working properly...but really nothing to complain about. Breakfast was very good and worth the value. We will return often.

  • Stayed November 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Robertsbridge, United Kingdom
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“Great location for city break”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 4, 2012

Lovely hotel on the main square in easy walking distance to the old town, museums, shopping, etc. the staff were very welcoming and attentive. Rooms are a very generous size, and don't suffer too much from road noise despite the busy corner location. The bed was very comfortable. Excellent breakfast but you need to time it well as the breakfast room is a bit too small for the hotel capacity.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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59 helpful votes 59 helpful votes
“Excellence & Centrally Located”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 29, 2012

My first trip to Lyon & solo at that. Picked this hotel based upon TA reviews.

A find. Truly a wonderful hotel with friendly, welcoming, helpful staff. The hotel is centrally located on the Place Bellecour. You can easily move about the city. Massive amounts of shops & shopping are off by the river one block away - - the old city is a 10 minute stroll over the other river.

The old city is worth a half-day stroll. Interesting cathedral. Terrific restaurants, as in most of Lyon. Hard to have a bad meal i nthis town.

The hotel concierge is Mr. H. Lazreug. This man is a consummate professional at hospitality. He speaks fluent English, as do most of the hotel staff, and he knows the city very well. He will steer you to good places to eat, he's not a shill for certain over-priced restaurants, as you will find in too many hotels around the world. The hotel is immaculately clean. The beds are comfortable, the linens are superb. You feel like this is home after just a day there. Very impressed with this high level of client service by Mr. Lazreug & his associates.

One note: if you want to rent a bicycle to pedal around Lyon (highly recommended), be warned that the French bike rental system accepts only VISA cards. And, the bike rental system can be sketchy in terms of actually working.

Great city, great hotel.

Room Tip: Worth it to get a room on the Place Bellecour.
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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Sofitel Lyon
Accor Lyon
Address: 20 Place Bellecour, 69002 Lyon, France
Region: France > Rhone-Alpes > Rhone > Lyon
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites
Hotel Style:
#6 Luxury Hotels in Lyon
#10 Business Hotels in Lyon
#10 Family Hotels in Lyon
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Royal is an iconic establishment offering 74 rooms and suites, nestled in the heart of the city between the Rhone and Saone rivers. An exclusive address for travellers who enjoy the French art de vivre, discrete elegance and naturally courteous service. Feel at home in our Cote Cuisine dining room or in our Cote Bellecour lounge, for a civilised meal or beverage overlooking the Place Bellecour. (The Hotel is a member of the MGallery collection). ... more   less 
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