Is parking available at the hotel?

Parking is available on-site, but it is limited. Nearby parking is also available for a fee of EUR 20 per night. Reservations are not required.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Full breakfasts are served for a fee: EUR 21 for adults and EUR 11.50 for children. Weekday serving hours are from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM, and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Does the hotel allow pets?

Pets are allowed at the hotel with a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until midnight, and check-out is until 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The hotel offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. However, specific details about room accessibility are not provided.

What is the hotel's location in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in Lyon City Centre, within a 15-minute walk of Place des Terreaux and Bellecour Square. It is approximately 1.7 miles from Part Dieu Mall and 1.9 miles from Tête d'Or Park. Public transport options are available nearby.

What are the policies regarding children staying at the hotel?

Children aged 4 years old and younger can stay for free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding.

Académie Hôtel Lyon

What guests think

Académie Hôtel Lyon sits in a beautifully restored historic building in the heart of Vieux Lyon, with many guests praising the walkable location, friendly staff, and comfortable, characterful rooms and family suites that feel quiet despite the lively neighborhood.

Room experiences vary: several suites are spacious with thoughtful layouts and good soundproofing, but some units are small or windowless, air conditioning can be weak or seasonal, and a few showers or fixtures needed attention. Parking is available but limited and tight—often using a small car elevator—and the historic layout means occasional stairs even with the lift; the lobby water station for still and sparkling water is appreciated. Breakfast feedback ranges from good or convenient (including a larger buffet at a sister property) to basic or overpriced. Overall, expect a charming, central boutique stay with standout suites and some historic-building tradeoffs.

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Facilities

Parking is available but very limited, tight and sometimes confusing (small car elevator; advance reservation recommended), and several guests appreciated the lobby still and sparkling water dispenser. Historic layout may require using some stairs even with the elevator.

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Jennifer

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great setup for family. Really liked decor and layout of hotel. Nice amenity to have sink in room and water flat and bubbly to put in glass bottles to take to room. Very clean and convenient.

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Rachel

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s a treat to have had 2 bathrooms in the room for a family of 3. The beds were very comfortable and gave us a restful sleep. The location is convenient—just a short walk to the old town. Hotel parking is a 7-minute walk.

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eric

Jul 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This property location is right in the heart of Old Lyon staff spoken English and was very helpful. The room was extremely small and priced accordingly it was clean had a real shower and great A/C. Parking was in a garage. Directly across the street A small car is a must! As car rides an elevator. Best option I found in old town

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Caro J.

May 6, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The room had a separate seating area that was nice. The parking was a little confusing, but the person at the desk explained how it works.

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Isabelle

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Stationnement compliqué

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Christina

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Super fint lille hotel og godt famileværelse. Kommer gerne igen men vil parkere et andet sted end hotellets lille p-kælder da vi ikke kunne få bilen ud uden at ridse den.

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Anne

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Situé dans une ancienne traboule cet établissement a été à la hauteur de nos attentes. Facilement accessible, même en voiture, les places de stationnement sont toutefois limites, il me semble pertinent de réserver auprès de l’hôtel avant l’arrivée. Se situe à même le Vieux-Lyon donc de toutes les activités qui s’y rattache.

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Danielle

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We stayed with a larger group (our family + grandparents = 7 people) and appreciated the family suites- they came with two full bathrooms and a door that separated the sleeping areas. They were spacious and provided enough room for 2 adults and 1-2 kids to move around in easily. We appreciated the espresso machines/coffee as well as option to refill water pitchers with sparkling or still water from dispenser in lobby. Hotel is affiliated with the College Hotel across the street and this allowed us to do breakfast at their buffet; the Academie has a smaller breakfast set up that requires pre-notice; the buffet across the street was ample and had great staff as well. The location was ideal- right at the top of Vieux Lyon, where you'll find bouchons, shopping and access to the subway to get to all the other sights! Le Fines Gueules (bouchon) should not to be missed and just steps from the hotel's door.

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Cecilia

Aug 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Ottima posizione centralissima ,ma la struttura ha troppi gradini troppo pericolosi praticamente un labirinto pieno di tranelli

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Tracy

Aug 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Old property beautifully restored, lovely spacious family room for our family of 3, parking is extremely limited (needs advance booking) alot of traffic in the area

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Cleanliness

Overall cleanliness is praised, with many describing rooms as very clean or spotless. A few reported issues such as musty odors in some areas, dust, or showers needing better upkeep.

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Barbara

Jun 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was lovely, spacious, and spotless with a beautiful bathroom and top notch amenities. Besides great beds and luxurious linens, the front desk person was very welcoming and helpful. A real find!

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Estelle

Dec 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Belle bâtisse, tres bien située au cœur du vieux Lyon. Chambre agréable, propre et calme. Literie très confortable. Personnel très serviable

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Pamela

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean room, nice staff.

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Felix

Nov 27, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Superb historical location at the edge of old town. Perfect for a 3-4 day stay when visiting Lyon 1st time. Historic building means there are certain physical limitations but they did a great job with decors & renos. I rate it 4.25 stars by international hotel standards. Showers can be cleaner. Stairways outside can smell due to historical layout. Parking is a bit of a pain if you are not used to cramped euro-style & not in same building.

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Pascale

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Expérience hors de l’ordinaire! Service à la clientèle impeccable, une foule de petites attentions personnalisées qui te font sentir important et apprécié, vraiment extra!!! La suite lumière est SU-BLI-ME. Famille de 4 avec 2 jeunes adultes, c’était parfait. Difficile de trouver des chambres en France qui offrent 4 bons lits dans la même chambre. Les banquettes qui sont à la fois des lits simples étaient parfaites! Très grande pièce avec un mur complet de fenêtres, cachet très soigné, superbe décor thématique, propreté sans faille, beaucoup de rangement, deux toilettes séparées. Emplacement géographique parfait, aucun bruit la nuit. Vraiment sous le charme de cet endroit du 16e siècle qui est rénové au goût du jour avec des employés hors pair!!!

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Mark

Jan 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This is not a four-star hotel. There were no amenities in the room, you had to go downstairs and get them for yourself. There was no refrigerator in the room. There was no closet in the room. I was not able to adjust the heat in the room. The beds, while comfortable, had only a heavy comforter on them. Thus it was either too hot to sleep with a comforter on or cold without the comforter. The overhead shower barely dripped water out. Well, most of the front staff was pleasant. One person was particularly rude, I asked for my room key, giving him my name and number of the room, and he kept on asking me what my name was and this is after he gave me the key. The room with the shower in it had a very strong musty smell to it.

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Kristin

Jul 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I loved how they kept many of the buildings original features with a modern flare. The high ceilings are amazing! Very clean and staff were very friendly. Easy walk to the tram that brings you up to the Basilica.

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Volodymyr

Sep 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice location in old part of Lyon. Excellent service, very friendly staff. We were very disappointed with the room with no window and no ac. Bathroom didn’t have a glass in the shower area, so when you take a shower water was all over the place and floor was slippery.

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Daniel

Sep 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location and super clean! Rooms are small but still perfect for us family of four and a dog. Staffs were friendly and helpful!

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Karyn

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is in a perfect location right in the old town. It was a very quiet area. The front desk staff were very helpful and friendly. Our room was quite spacious for 3 adults, however the sofa bed was the kitchen area which was a little tight. Our room was very clean and comfortable and we enjoyed staying here.

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Rooms

Many rooms and family suites are spacious, comfortable and quiet thanks to double glazing, with layouts that often include two bathrooms. However, some rooms are small or lack windows, air conditioning can be minimal at times, and fridges are sometimes absent.

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Nilima

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, clean room, spacious for a family of 4.

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Kevin

Oct 5, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

We had a huge (family) room here which suited us well. The beds were comfortable, the bathroom facilities were spacious and the furniture more than functional. A small fridge would have been nice. There is a good elevator but you’ll likely still have some stairs to climb up or down to your room. Location was excellent. Walking distance to everywhere! Close to Terreaux. Bus system was great and very close for reaching more distant areas if the city.

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Janice R

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Being in a very old building meant the room was unique. Some good points: excellent lighting, many electrical outlets, an espresso machine. Also although this was the Vieux Lyon area with many bars and restaurants, the double windows meant it was very quiet. Even within the room, one could not hear anything from the toilet room or bathroom room.

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Peter

May 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very quaint hotel in fabulous old town. Staff were great, and room very clean. Only issue was a/c not working yet, although listed as having a/c. However, locacation and character won out.

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John

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Ideally situated in Old Lyon, however the hotel is very small. It's a 4* hotel & the room was well-equipped but there was no storage space. As an internal room, the only window looked out onto the stairway so you needed to keep curtain shut for any privacy.

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Mark

Jan 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This is not a four-star hotel. There were no amenities in the room, you had to go downstairs and get them for yourself. There was no refrigerator in the room. There was no closet in the room. I was not able to adjust the heat in the room. The beds, while comfortable, had only a heavy comforter on them. Thus it was either too hot to sleep with a comforter on or cold without the comforter. The overhead shower barely dripped water out. Well, most of the front staff was pleasant. One person was particularly rude, I asked for my room key, giving him my name and number of the room, and he kept on asking me what my name was and this is after he gave me the key. The room with the shower in it had a very strong musty smell to it.

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Dane

Dec 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was fabulous.The location is perfect, but do not accept room one.It's a closet room 102 and the others are seemingly fabulous

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Brian

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Are family of 6 booked two Lumiere suites, with 3 people in each room. We could not have been happier with the accomodation and location. The quality of the rooms is outstanding and both rooms were light filled. Our rooms were on level 3 and 4 and over looked the street below, but with double windows so incredibly quiet and dark at night (the curtains were complete block out). Location was unbelievable….we walked everywhere. Excellent value for money and would come back and stay here without considering any other options if we return to Lyon (which I hope we do!) Thanks for an amazing stay team. 10 out of 10 accomodation, location, staff, amenities etc

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David

Sep 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

There is a dud room at the hotel that we got. Shower didn't drain and room had no windows. Staff arranged a room swap at the Sister hotel across the street that was fine. So all in great stay.

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Karyn

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is in a perfect location right in the old town. It was a very quiet area. The front desk staff were very helpful and friendly. Our room was quite spacious for 3 adults, however the sofa bed was the kitchen area which was a little tight. Our room was very clean and comfortable and we enjoyed staying here.

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Service

Service is widely described as friendly and helpful, including proactive assistance and thoughtful touches. That said, a few guests encountered lapses such as disinterested or absent staff, poor follow-up, or housekeeping entering despite a do-not-disturb sign.

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Michel

Dec 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Accueil amateur tellement vue le nom j’ai penser à une école mais non. Aucune communication entre les employés qui semble tous être atteints du déficit d’attention ont est rester coincé dans un ascenseur à voiture 20 minutes car il fallait qu’un employé ouvre la porte manuellement et non vous pouvez pas le faire vous même puisque c’est trop étroit pour ouvrir une porte. Et même à notre départ en ayant signalé le problème à l’arrivée meme problème. Chambre pas préparer correctement, propreté limite. Le jour du départ malgré la pancarte ne pas déranger et le départ jusqu’à midi à 10h20 la femme de chambre entre dans la chambre. Déjà la pancarte et ensuite le jour du départ il attend que tu sois parti pour faire le grand ménage. Et en passant il y a 12 chambres donc pas trop compliqué pour la communication. Vraiment très décevant.

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Nina

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything about my stay was just perfection. The front staff exceeded my expectations. From the moment I arrived I felt like I was going to feel right at home. The location is so ideal as well and many city highlights are nearby. I would not hesitate to book with this hotel again for my next visit to Lyon. Thank you Academie Hotel for making my trip so memorable!

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Pierre-Paul

Dec 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room wasn’t ready, as 3rd person bed wasn’t made. They forgot to contact parking so we got stuck in car elevator for 20min. Elevator doors being opened manually. They had issue with bad batch coffee in the morning breakfast. Even with do not disturb sign, they enter the room. Checking out I asked to see manager, since there wasn’t any. Asked to be called. No one called. Sent an email using hotel.com it’s been 5 days still nothing. I don’t recommend.

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Estelle

Dec 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Belle bâtisse, tres bien située au cœur du vieux Lyon. Chambre agréable, propre et calme. Literie très confortable. Personnel très serviable

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Brian

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is in a perfect location in Old Lyon and is walkable to many excellent restaurants and shops. The staff was very helpful and gave us recommendations. Overall we had a great experience.

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Jonathon

Oct 7, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Charming property, very helpful staff.

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Tom

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was wonderful. Front desk staff seemed disinterested

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CESAR

Jan 4, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

O quarto estava impecável e a equipe do hotel é bem prestativa

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Karyn

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is in a perfect location right in the old town. It was a very quiet area. The front desk staff were very helpful and friendly. Our room was quite spacious for 3 adults, however the sofa bed was the kitchen area which was a little tight. Our room was very clean and comfortable and we enjoyed staying here.

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Winnie

Mar 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It is renoveted old house in old town. Interesting layout. From the elevator, we need to walk some spiral staircases to get to our room, not convenient. When with luggage, it is kind of dangerous. The gabage cans are very small. Whe we check in, the front desk staff was not there and door is locked. We waited in the rain. Besides these, the stay was ok.

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Location

Consistently praised central position in Old Lyon, walkable to restaurants, shops, sights and transit, yet often quiet thanks to soundproofing. An ideal base for exploring the city.

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Darrell

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location in Old Lyon was ideal. Many tours start at Place du Change, 50 m from the Académie Hotel.

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Estelle

Dec 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Belle bâtisse, tres bien située au cœur du vieux Lyon. Chambre agréable, propre et calme. Literie très confortable. Personnel très serviable

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Graeme

May 15, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Amazing location with a short walk to most of the major attractions of Lyon. Located in the old town you are minutes away from lots of restaurants and bars however the double glazing means none of the street sounds come into the room. The rooms were large and well maintained. Access was easy and everything just worked. Would recommend and stay again.

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Brian

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is in a perfect location in Old Lyon and is walkable to many excellent restaurants and shops. The staff was very helpful and gave us recommendations. Overall we had a great experience.

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Chris

Sep 14, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Wonderful hotel in the best possible location in Lyon. There’s no way we want to stay anywhere else if ever we return to the city.

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Kelly

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Fabulous boutique hotel, walkable to all of Lyon’s sights. Fabulous dining nearby at all of the authentic Bouchon’s.

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Lina

Jun 25, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

A great place!! Excellent location!!

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valerie

Jan 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic hotel, close to everything.

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Dane

Dec 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was fabulous.The location is perfect, but do not accept room one.It's a closet room 102 and the others are seemingly fabulous

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Edmund

Dec 5, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfect location, beautiful hotel full of original features.

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Dining

Breakfast sentiment is mixed: some enjoyed good or delicious options, including the larger buffet at a sister property, while others found the on-site offer basic or overpriced with occasional coffee issues.

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Pierre-Paul

Dec 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room wasn’t ready, as 3rd person bed wasn’t made. They forgot to contact parking so we got stuck in car elevator for 20min. Elevator doors being opened manually. They had issue with bad batch coffee in the morning breakfast. Even with do not disturb sign, they enter the room. Checking out I asked to see manager, since there wasn’t any. Asked to be called. No one called. Sent an email using hotel.com it’s been 5 days still nothing. I don’t recommend.

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Sheri

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was comfortable and the breakfast was very good quality.

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Monika

Aug 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location in Vieux Lyon, delicious breakfast and wonderful staff. I strongly recommend this place!

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Danielle

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We stayed with a larger group (our family + grandparents = 7 people) and appreciated the family suites- they came with two full bathrooms and a door that separated the sleeping areas. They were spacious and provided enough room for 2 adults and 1-2 kids to move around in easily. We appreciated the espresso machines/coffee as well as option to refill water pitchers with sparkling or still water from dispenser in lobby. Hotel is affiliated with the College Hotel across the street and this allowed us to do breakfast at their buffet; the Academie has a smaller breakfast set up that requires pre-notice; the buffet across the street was ample and had great staff as well. The location was ideal- right at the top of Vieux Lyon, where you'll find bouchons, shopping and access to the subway to get to all the other sights! Le Fines Gueules (bouchon) should not to be missed and just steps from the hotel's door.

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Erich

Jan 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel super bem localizado, quarto muito confortável e bonito! A unica coisa que deixou a desejar foi o café da manhã... muito fraco.

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Julia

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is newly renovated and they did a great job. We loved the themed rooms. The welcome gift was a nice tough. The breakfast was good. The area was safe and there were a ton of options for food and sightseeing, all within walking distance of the hotel. I highly recommend staying at the Acadamie Hotel Lyon

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Hal

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice staff, good location, and quaint overall. Rooms are comparatively small, so tradeoffs are involved. Breakfast overpriced for quality and quantity.

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Christine

Jun 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Jättefina rum och lugnt och litet, härligt! Hade önskat frukt på frukosten och hårdost och grönt för oss som är vegetarianer!

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vincent

Jan 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

les jeunes filles à l'accueil ou au service sont très sympathiques et souriantes mais manquent cruellement de "métier", et le petit déjeuner est à revoir !! 9 euros pour une boisson chaude et le choix entre une tartine ou un croissant avec un tout petit verre de jus de fruit (pomme ou poire) me semble bien insuffisant

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Ellen

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location in old Lyon. We got a “family” room which was 2 bathrooms and 2 rooms, 1 with a king bed and one with 2 single beds a small table and chairs - perfect for me and my 2 daughters. Nicely updated room, air conditioning and nice bathrooms. The building is beautiful . Liked the water station to refill bottles and the option to have breakfast if we wanted. The stag was friendly and helpful, they reserved a cab for us to get back to the train station. Walkable to a lot of the sites, public transit, restaurants and shops. Would definitely recommend staying here.

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				1	2	3
4 $134	5 $282	6	7 $352	8	9 $171	10
11 $192	12	13 $305	14 $134	15 $297	16 $276	17
18 $234	19 $160	20 $258	21 $125	22 $246	23 $143	24
25 $107	26 $125	27 $111	28 $125	29 $125	30 $146	31 $143

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1 $130	2 $109	3 $257	4 $125	5 $125	6 $125	7 $125
8 $109	9 $109	10 $107	11 $136	12 $197	13 $128	14 $125
15 $107	16 $107	17 $304	18 $320	19 $275	20 $125	21 $155
22 $125	23 $107	24 $109	25 $107	26 $314	27 $326	28 $143
29 $130	30 $127

Académie Hôtel Lyon

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Chambre Classique Rez-De-Cour

Family Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, 2 Bathrooms

Suite Lumière

Double Room with Shower

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