Académie Hôtel Lyon
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About this property
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a communal living room.
Amenities
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a communal living room.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Dining
Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring espresso makers and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and hair dryers.
Location
With a stay at Académie Hôtel Lyon in Lyon (Lyon City Centre), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Place des Terreaux and Bellecour Square. This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Part Dieu Mall and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Tête d'Or Park.
What's nearby
Historic Site of Lyon(0.1 Miles)
Musée Gadagne(0.1 Miles)
Quai de Bondy Vaporetto Stop(0.1 Miles)
Espace Gerson(0.1 Miles)
Cinema and Miniature Museum(0.3 Miles)
Place des Terreaux(0.3 Miles)
Lyon Cathedral(0.3 Miles)
Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon(0.4 Miles)
Palais de Justice de Lyon(0.4 Miles)
Hôtel de Ville de Lyon(0.4 Miles)
Eglise Saint Nizier(0.4 Miles)
Bartholdi Fountain(0.4 Miles)
Place des Jacobins(0.5 Miles)
Lyon National Opera(0.5 Miles)
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière(0.5 Miles)
Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS)(17.9 Miles)
Saint-Etienne (EBU-Saint-Etienne - Loire Intl.)(47.2 Miles)
Grenoble (GNB-Grenoble - Isere)(58.1 Miles)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Tennis courts
Housekeeping
Banquet facilities
Safe-deposit box
Location
6 Rue Lainerie, Old Lyon, Lyon, France
Historic Site of Lyon (0.1 Miles)
Musée Gadagne (0.1 Miles)
Quai de Bondy Vaporetto Stop (0.1 Miles)
Espace Gerson (0.1 Miles)
Cinema and Miniature Museum (0.3 Miles)
Place des Terreaux (0.3 Miles)
Room options
8
Chambre Classique Rez-De-Cour
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
129 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
10
Family Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, 2 Bathrooms
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 4
344 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
9
Suite Lumière
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
and 2 Sofa Beds
Sleeps 4
377 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
11
Double Room with Shower
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
129 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
Guest reviews of Académie Hôtel Lyon
8.7
Fabulous
Based on 278 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
13%
Couple
56%
Family
11%
Group
10%
Solo
8%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
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.
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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
5 Aug 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.
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
8 Oct 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.
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.
10
eric
1 Jul 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
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
10
Caro J.
6 May 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.
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
25 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Stationnement compliqué
Stationnement compliqué
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Christina
15 Jul 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.
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
21 May 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.
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.
10
Danielle
22 Jul 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.
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
15 Aug 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
Ottima posizione centralissima ,ma la struttura ha troppi gradini troppo pericolosi praticamente un labirinto pieno di tranelli
10
Tracy
1 Aug 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
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
18 Jun 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!
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
14 Dec 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
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
26 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Clean room, nice staff.
Clean room, nice staff.
10
Felix
27 Nov 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.
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.
10
Pascale
1 Jul 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!!!
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
7 Jan 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.
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
2 Jul 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.
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
21 Sept 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.
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
9 Sept 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!
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
28 Aug 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.
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
7 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location, clean room, spacious for a family of 4.
Great location, clean room, spacious for a family of 4.
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Kevin
5 Oct 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.
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
15 Oct 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.
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
15 May 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.
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
6 Oct 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.
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
7 Jan 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.
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
17 Dec 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
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
16 Oct 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
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
9 Sept 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.
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
28 Aug 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.
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
1 Dec 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.
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
3 Mar 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!
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
7 Dec 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.
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
14 Dec 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
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
22 Jun 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.
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
7 Oct 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Charming property, very helpful staff.
Charming property, very helpful staff.
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Tom
27 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was wonderful. Front desk staff seemed disinterested
Room was wonderful. Front desk staff seemed disinterested
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CESAR
4 Jan 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
O quarto estava impecável e a equipe do hotel é bem prestativa
O quarto estava impecável e a equipe do hotel é bem prestativa
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Karyn
28 Aug 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.
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
13 Mar 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.
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
25 Sept 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.
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
14 Dec 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
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
15 May 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.
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
22 Jun 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.
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
14 Sept 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.
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
26 Oct 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.
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
25 Jun 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
A great place!! Excellent location!!
A great place!! Excellent location!!
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valerie
12 Jan 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Fantastic hotel, close to everything.
Fantastic hotel, close to everything.
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Dane
17 Dec 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
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
5 Dec 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Perfect location, beautiful hotel full of original features.
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
7 Dec 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.
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
7 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was comfortable and the breakfast was very good quality.
The room was comfortable and the breakfast was very good quality.
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Monika
26 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent location in Vieux Lyon, delicious breakfast and wonderful staff. I strongly recommend this place!
Excellent location in Vieux Lyon, delicious breakfast and wonderful staff. I strongly recommend this place!
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Danielle
22 Jul 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.
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
6 Jan 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.
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
28 Jul 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
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
9 Nov 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.
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
4 Jun 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!
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
4 Jan 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
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
7 Jun 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.
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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Catherine
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful location, friendly & helpful staff ❤️
Wonderful location, friendly & helpful staff ❤️
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Margaret
5 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
loved everything about this hotel, location in Lyon Vieux, spiral staircase, unique architecture, AC rooms, coffee pods
loved everything about this hotel, location in Lyon Vieux, spiral staircase, unique architecture, AC rooms, coffee pods
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Kenneth
3 Aug 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful hotel and great location.
Beautiful hotel and great location.
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Elaina
2 Jul 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
This is a beautiful hotel, with much character! The rooms were comfortable and we appreciated having access to a water dispenser. The location was great, with many restaurants and shops with walking distance, as well as easy access to public transportation. Unfortunately, we visited during a heat wave and the air conditioning was not working, it took a some time for it to get resolved, but in the end it was worked out. Would have liked to have access to a fitness center, but the charm and character of the hotel was worth the trade off.
This is a beautiful hotel, with much character! The rooms were comfortable and we appreciated having access to a water dispenser. The location was great, with many restaurants and shops with walking distance, as well as easy access to public transportation. Unfortunately, we visited during a heat wave and the air conditioning was not working, it took a some time for it to get resolved, but in the end it was worked out. Would have liked to have access to a fitness center, but the charm and character of the hotel was worth the trade off.
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Alice
1 Jul 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
It was a very nice stay. And the ac was very good in 35 degrees Lyon, the only problem we had was that the door was closed and no one answered the phone when we arrived, but it was solved by calling the reception. Very nice hotel
It was a very nice stay. And the ac was very good in 35 degrees Lyon, the only problem we had was that the door was closed and no one answered the phone when we arrived, but it was solved by calling the reception. Very nice hotel
FAQs about Académie Hôtel Lyon
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.
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Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
- Children 4 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.
- Parking height restrictions apply.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 21 for adults and EUR 11.50 for children
- Covered self parking fee: EUR 29.5 per day (in/out privileges)
- Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per night
- Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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