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Hotel Lyon Metropole
A quiet Lyon hotel featuring apartment-style accommodations, refitted bathrooms, and spa amenities.
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Hotel Lyon Metropole offers clean, spacious accommodations in a quiet setting with comfortable bedding and spa bathrobes. Guests frequently praise the attentive service, especially staff members making dining reservations before arrival. However, some visitors complain about street noise when windows are opened at night, alongside a pricey 15-euro breakfast charge. 25720
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What travelers noticed
- Guests agree that the rooms are very clean, large by European standards, and furnished with comfortable beds and high quality bedding. 61
- Reviewers frequently highlight the quiet atmosphere indoors, complete with bathrobes and slippers for relaxation. 19
- Many visitors appreciate the helpful front desk staff who assist with dinner recommendations and reservations. 2511
The catch
Who it's for
- — Travelers seeking multi-room apartment quarters
- — Guests prioritizing quiet rooms and comfortable beds
- — Visitors planning to use spa amenities and bathrobes
Skip it if
- — Light sleepers who need open windows for fresh air
- — Guests wanting an included or low-cost breakfast
- — Travelers expecting five-star luxury for the price
Ways to book
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$177est. per night
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$184est. per night
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$177est. per night
Estimated range: $145–$211
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Score breakdown
How the 82/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
88read from 1 source · Deep coverage
Location
81read from 1 source · Deep coverage
Room
80read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “The view from the rooms hasn't changed, and that's one of the highlights in this hotel, especially from the terrace of the top-floor Prestige Suites, where guests can peruse sweeping panoramas of the Mediterranean Sea.” 10
- “My spacious Prestige Junior Suite (55 sqm) on the seventh floor (the top floor of the property) was majestic, with a supremely comfortable bed facing a lounge area.” 9
Service
86read from 1 source · Deep coverage
Bed & Sleep
87read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “Decorated in the prettiest shade of yellow with delicate floral detailing, they mimic the Mediterranean light pouring in through the windows.” 3
Value
77read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “We got a double room there for 87 euros per night, through www.accorhotels.com That said, Hotel la Résidence is pretty hard to beat in terms of value for money. That said, Hotel la Résidence is pretty hard to beat in terms of value for money. Great location too.” 16
- “If you are looking for a luxury option, the other property we stayed at in the city, the Intercontinental Lyon - Hôtel Dieu, offered a superior experience and better value for the money.” 13
Where it is, how to reach it
85 quai Joseph Gillet
Lyon, Rhone
69004 Europe
Details checked 2026-08-29
Stay value
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Trails its peers
Falls short of what $ usually buys
Scores 4 points below the modest median of 86, across 247 hotels in the same bracket.
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Modest
- This hotel
- 82
- Bracket median
- 86
- Index median
- 90
Based on 247 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
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- 3 mentions
- 1 mention
Avoid
No location within the hotel draws repeated complaints yet.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
Bathroom
67
Noise
65
Value
58
Room
54
Service
47
Location
10
Food
7
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Service16 mentions
- “In 2015, we stayed in Rick's recommended https://www.hotelcelestins.com/uk/hotel.html. Friendly staff, good breakfast and cute rooms.” 5
- “We also have stayed at the Hotel Célestins twice - loved it both times, Small, lovely breakfast room, nice rooms and great staff. The location is wonderful!” 5
- “https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/france-reviews/hotel-des-remparts-lyon We also stayed at the Hotel des Celestines. We also stayed at the Hotel des Celestines. Very helpful staff. Nice neighborhood. Very clean rooms.” 7
- “Good rooms and breakfast, friendly staff, and well located for exploring.” 6
- “In 2015, we stayed in Rick's recommended https://www.hotelcelestins.com/uk/hotel.html. Friendly staff, good breakfast and cute rooms. The location is very good.” 5
- “Here it is: http://tinyurl.com/33dchc When we were in Lyon recently we stayed at the Hotel Bayard Bellecour and liked it very much. We had a gorgeous room with high ceilings, beautiful mouldings, and antiques- overlooking the Place Bellecour. The staff were very nice and helpful.” 8
- “In addition, the owner of the hotel is very personable and kind.” 6
- “Only two staff members were friendly-possibly ageism? The bus boy in the restaurant who cheerfully gave us two wine glasses and one fellow who happened to be at the counter when we were returning one time.” 12
- “Hôtel Metropole Monte-Carlo offers palatial stays in the heart of Monaco, with grand décor, plush facilities, excellent service and commendable restaurants - plus a location fitting for car and yacht enthusiasts.” 9
- “I know they can vary. We stayed at the Hotel Taggat. Aside from it being quiet, good location and a great housekeeping staff, I cannot recommend it.” 12
- “The staff was very helpful, and made dinner recommendations and reservations for us before our first night arrival. All the staff members with whom we dealt were pleasant and helpful.” 25
- “We've stayed at the Hotel des Celestins twice. Often recommended on this forum, it's well situated to sites and transit and has a lovely breakfast. My only caveat - the reception is on the 2nd floor (their 1st floor) up a flight of stairs.” 4
- “The (tiny) elevator goes from the street door up to the lobby, although some descriptions inaccurately say you have to walk up the first set of steps. We also have stayed at the Hotel Célestins twice - loved it both times, Small, lovely breakfast room, nice rooms and great staff.” 5
- “I was looked after by the indomitable Marco, who I later discovered had received the Michelin Service Award 2026, 'for his meticulous and elegant service'.” 3
- “I just finished staying in the Mercure Beaux Arts, 4 days ago.. Agree with Frank ll. Very good location,very good service.” 7
- “The staff were all friendly and helpful, especially Laurent.” 6
Food14 mentions
- “I booked about 3 weeks ago and many hotels I tried were fully booked. We've stayed at the Hotel des Celestins twice. Often recommended on this forum, it's well situated to sites and transit and has a lovely breakfast.” 4
- “Light lunches by chef Takeo Yamazaki are beautifully crafted, with platters of sashimi, nigiri and California rolls alongside melt-in-the-mouth black cod and miso soup.” 9
- “Les Ambassadeurs, the hotel's two-Michelin-starred restaurant, is a reminder that fine dining needn't take itself too seriously.” 3
- “Though Monaco's dining scene is worthy of its jet-set reputation, guests of Hotel Metropole may find little reason to leave the property-the on-site offerings are that good.” 11
- “The pizzetta, topped with a zesty, herbaceous blend of verbena cream and local citrus confit, is the perfect dessert to end the evening.” 10
- “-glass presentation plates designed by French artist Jeremy Maxwell Wintrebert to the ceremonial bread trolley that opens the meal and the dessert trolley that closes it, every detail feels considered and indulgent.” 11
- “Don't miss: The bread and dessert trolleys at Les Ambassadeurs by Christophe Cussac” 9
- “The breakfast buffet was generous, and coffee cheerfully served!” 6
- “My mornings begin at the elegant breakfast buffet, where I linger over eggs Benedict and pain au chocolat on the terrace, overlooking a stretch of road Formula One drivers race down during the Monaco Grand Prix.” 11
- “Hôtel Metropole Monte-Carlo offers palatial stays in the heart of Monaco, with grand décor, plush facilities, excellent service and commendable restaurants - plus a location fitting for car and yacht enthusiasts.” 9
- “One of my favorite meals is breakfast, and I attach extreme importance to the quality and refinement served. I can say that the breakfast served at the hotel is delicious. Whether served in your room or at the buffet in the restaurant, both are excellent.” 20
- “The breakfast, while pricey, was quite good.” 25
- “While an à la carte menu is available, the tasting menu is an experience worth indulging in-standouts include a caviar-covered sea bream tartare cannelloni and deconstructed lobster lasagna.” 10
- “Another unexpected highlight is Yoshi, a Japanese fusion restaurant serving sushi and teppanyaki-style dishes; I loved the black cod, marinated in sake and wrapped in a Japanese magnolia leaf.” 11
Room21 mentions
- “My spacious Prestige Junior Suite (55 sqm) on the seventh floor (the top floor of the property) was majestic, with a supremely comfortable bed facing a lounge area.” 9
- “The built-in desk, wardrobe, night stands, and shelves were clean and modern, and the walls were painted in relaxing colors.” 25
- “The room, a "classic" double, was, according to my notes, "small but lovely."” 25
- “The room was very quiet, and the bed was comfortable.” 25
- “We made our reservation well enough in advance, we should not have been given the last room at the top, the elevator(a blessing) stopped at the floor below. It was two steps away from a headache due to the sloped ceiling and a cement beam that lowered the ceiling height to under 5'.” 12
- “The rooms are spacious and straightforward, with basic decor includes light-wood furniture, gray bed linens, and red throw pillows.” 15
- “Clever televisions rotate 180℃, meaning they can face either the bed or the sitting room sofa, and gleaming silver, roll-top baths will have you thinking about cancelling your supper reservations in favour of another soak.” 3
- “A spacious 50 m² suite, comprising a bedroom and a separate living room with a sofa bed and dining table, it can accommodate up to 4 people (2 adults and 2 children under 16). This cocoon is bathed in natural light and offers a pleasant view of the hotel's Olympic-sized swimming pool and the surrounding vegetation...” 1
- “The recently renovated suites and bedrooms, redesigned by Jacques Garcia, are a lesson in restrained indulgence - including my favourite, the Deluxe Premium Junior Suite.” 3
- “All 174 rooms come with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, and include studios and apartments with kitchenettes and sitting areas, but decor is dull.” 15
- “One of my favorite room details is a bespoke piece of furniture designed for the hotel by Garcia himself: a combination dressing table and writing desk crafted from white ash wood with leather drawer fronts.” 11
- “The dining room is bright, with luminous yellow chairs and natural light from the beautiful terrace which overlooks Monte-Carlo and the F1 track below.” 9
- “The architecture and decor are classic and timeless with a touch of modernism.” 20
- “With a large bedroom that opens onto a beautiful living area, the suites are spacious, comfortable and luxurious, with a view of the city of Monte-Carlo.” 20
- “Most of the staff were multi-lingual. Our room was very clean and quite large, (by European standards).” 6
- “When we were in Lyon recently we stayed at the Hotel Bayard Bellecour and liked it very much. We had a gorgeous room with high ceilings, beautiful mouldings, and antiques- overlooking the Place Bellecour.” 8
- “The view from the rooms hasn't changed, and that's one of the highlights in this hotel, especially from the terrace of the top-floor Prestige Suites, where guests can peruse sweeping panoramas of the Mediterranean Sea.” 10
- “The real draw is the balcony complete with a sunlounger, where I lounged in a fluffy robe and slippers and pretended I was part of the Monegasque royal family.” 9
- “It seems as if the hotel was going for a contemporary old-world style within the room but the unappealing minimalist bed and the strange black and white art piece above it both didn't fit in with the style and were quite unattractive.” 13
- “Our stay was in 2024. We also stayed in Lyon at Hotel des Celestins in May of this year (2025). It was a great location for sightseeing and dining, and the room was very nice.” 5
- “Then there's the Carré d'Or Suite which, as well as it's own library, stocked with more than 100 books, has a sprawling terrace with envy-inducing views across the Principality.” 3
Value9 mentions
- “We got a double room there for 87 euros per night, through www.accorhotels.com That said, Hotel la Résidence is pretty hard to beat in terms of value for money. That said, Hotel la Résidence is pretty hard to beat in terms of value for money. Great location too.” 16
- “The price was reasonable for that time; evidently there's a major sporting event going on when we'll be there, so prices are higher than usual.” 4
- “Have stayed there myself and think it is great value, though some rooms are more up-to-date than others.” 8
- “breakfast is extra, about €15 per person per night. That seems high, as well, but the other hotels I checked either had sky-high prices overall, or weren't even accepting bookings.” 4
- “The Carlton had the most charm, great location near the Place de la République - but is only worth it if you can get a good rate as the rack rate is quite high.” 16
- “The breakfast, while pricey, was quite good.” 25
- “If you are looking for a luxury option, the other property we stayed at in the city, the Intercontinental Lyon - Hôtel Dieu, offered a superior experience and better value for the money.” 13
- “Overall, the room failed to meet our expectations of a five star property and really missed the mark given the hotel's price.” 13
- “Brasserie Lyon Plage serves lunch and dinner, while the generous breakfast buffet is served for an additional fee in a cafeteria-style breakfast room.” 15
Location26 mentions
- “It was a convent that has been transformed into a hotel and it is beautiful!. We're booked into the Hotel des Remparts this fall; can't recommend it yet, though. It comes with good recommendations, and is in a decent location.” 4
- “We enjoyed our stay at Hotel La Residence. I think the double was 90€. It was perfectly located, 2 blocks from Perrache and 1 block from Pl Bellecour.” 16
- “There's access to the riverbank, which is a nice spot for runners and walkers, and it's a 20-minute walk to the picturesque Pont de l'ile Barbe suspension bridge and the Cuire Metro station.” 15
- “Although, I have to say, Frank II's recommended Mercure, just up the street, looks good especially for location - across from a lovely square and just a short walk to the Red Bridge that goes across the river to the old town.” 4
- “The hotel's location is enviable-as one of only two hotels off the Place du Casino square, you'll be within a short stroll of Café de Paris Monte-Carlo, a Parisian-style brasserie whose terrace is a favorite for watching luxury cars as they wind around the casino and down to the Formula One-famous Fairmont hairpin curve.” 10
- “I stayed at the Mercure Lyon Centre Beaux Arts. Great location. In the center of everything. Walkable to old town.” 7
- “We loved the location on Place Carnot, a large square full of trees and happy families, surrounded on three sides by cafés, restaurants, and student hangouts. Much of the fourth side of the square is taken up by the metro, tram, and train station; very convenient.” 25
- “The Comfort apartment , located in the residential section of Hôtel Lyon Métropole, consists of two bright rooms, pleasantly decorated in soothing shades.” 1
- “I stayed at the Mercure Lyon Centre Beaux Arts. Easy walking distance to many sights.” 4
- “And another for La Residence..great location for walking to many sites, too.” 8
- “The Carlton had the most charm, great location near the Place de la République - but is only worth it if you can get a good rate as the rack rate is quite high.” 16
- “The location for the Remparts was great, just steps from a train station, and close to major sights.” 7
- “Thank you! This is an excellent traditional hotel, in an excellent location for visiting many of Lyon's top "sights".” 6
- “Three cheers (votes) for La Residence, we also enjoyed both the hotel and the location even in August.” 16
- “Hôtel Metropole Monte-Carlo offers palatial stays in the heart of Monaco, with grand décor, plush facilities, excellent service and commendable restaurants - plus a location fitting for car and yacht enthusiasts.” 9
- “Walkable to old town. We have always enjoyed: Hôtel des Célestins, 4 rue des archers. Very safe, nice location and I believe it is a Rick Steve's guide book recommendation.” 7
- “Otherwise a very nice hotel ,well located. We stayed at Hotel des Célestins in early April. It was recommended by both the RS guidebook and several people on the forum, and it was in a very good location.” 7
- “Hotel la Résidence is probably the hotel that is most often recommended on these boards. It's a well located 3-star on a pedestrian shopping street just south of Place Bellecour, within easy walking distance of plenty of shops and restaurants, metro, sights, train station, etc.” 8
- “Hotel La Résidence 3* may be just within your budget. Well reviewed here. Well located on the pedetrian street Rue Victor Hugo between Perrache Station and Bellcour square.” 16
- “It is a great location from which you can walk to a large number of shops, cafes, and landmarks, and is a great place to base yourself if you are visiting the French city that is renowned for its gastronomy.” 13
- “Tourists fill the bustling square, but luckily, Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo is tucked just around the corner-close to the action, yet a world away.” 11
- “What like about this hotel is convenient location, if you don't want to walk far from the station, higher floor rooms give nice view of Place Carnot and even a far view of Fourvière Basilique.” 16
- “Easy walking distance to many sights. We stayed at the Fourviere Hotel last September - 4 star - and very lovely! Top of a hill and beautiful city views!” 4
- “Innovative and personalized services surprise and delight its guests. It is a modern, luxurious and elegant hotel with a privileged location.” 20
- “I just finished staying in the Mercure Beaux Arts, 4 days ago.. Agree with Frank ll. Very good location,very good service.” 7
- “Our stay was in 2024. We also stayed in Lyon at Hotel des Celestins in May of this year (2025). It was a great location for sightseeing and dining, and the room was very nice.” 5
Bathroom5 mentions
- “The bathroom was so small-sorry to have to mention this, but if you needed to sit on the stool, you had to angle your knees one direction and your bum the other.” 12
- “Bathroom basic but clean as though recently renovated.” 16
- “The bathroom, which featured a heavy dose of marble, was much more in line with the contemporary old-world style and had a walk-in shower as well as a bidet.” 13
- “Large bathrooms are large have plenty of counter space, magnifying mirrors, shower/tub combos, hairdryers, and toiletries.” 15
- “The bathroom was recently refitted, and was excellent.” 6
Noise2 mentions
- “The only negative was some street noise at night because we have to open windows ( for fresh air) for our sleep comfort. If zI were to go again I would ask for a quieter location for the room.” 7
- “The hotel is on the upper levels of a traditional building, but thankfully there is a good little elevator!” 6
Bed & Sleep1 mention
- “Decorated in the prettiest shade of yellow with delicate floral detailing, they mimic the Mediterranean light pouring in through the windows.” 3
View1 mention
- “Spacious and filled with natural light, some rooms have a view of the Saône River and others overlook the Olympic-size pool. Each room is pleasantly decorated in soothing shades of beige, enveloping you in a restful atmosphere.” 1
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- 3Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo review: Where else can you ...countrylife.co.ukReview site2026-06-24Current7 quotes used
“Les Ambassadeurs, the hotel's two-Michelin-starred restaurant, is a reminder that fine dining needn't take itself too seriously.”
Read originalcountrylife.co.uk - 11Our Honest Review of the Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo in ...veranda.comReview site2026-01-16Recent7 quotes used
“Though Monaco's dining scene is worthy of its jet-set reputation, guests of Hotel Metropole may find little reason to leave the property-the on-site offerings are that good.”
Read originalveranda.com - 15Hotel Lyon Metropole Review: What To REALLY ...oyster.comReview site2024-08-17Ageing7 quotes used
“There's access to the riverbank, which is a nice spot for runners and walkers, and it's a 20-minute walk to the picturesque Pont de l'ile Barbe suspension bridge and the Cuire Metro station.”
Read originaloyster.com - 13BOSCOLO LYON HOTEL & SPAcritiquemystay.comReview site2023-11-23Ageing6 quotes used
“The bathroom, which featured a heavy dose of marble, was much more in line with the contemporary old-world style and had a walk-in shower as well as a bidet.”
Read originalcritiquemystay.com - 9Hotel review: Hôtel Metropole Monte-Carlo, Monacobusinesstraveller.comReview site2023-07-24Ageing11 quotes used
“My spacious Prestige Junior Suite (55 sqm) on the seventh floor (the top floor of the property) was majestic, with a supremely comfortable bed facing a lounge area.”
Read originalbusinesstraveller.com - 14-Star Hotel in Lyon, 4th Arrondissementlyonmetropole.comReview siteDate not stated4 quotes used
“A spacious 50 m² suite, comprising a bedroom and a separate living room with a sofa bed and dining table, it can accommodate up to 4 people (2 adults and 2 children under 16). This cocoon is bathed in natural light and o…”
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