Hotels with balcony in Lyon

Some places are simply unlike anything else, la Suite de l'Île Barbe is one of them. Tucked away on a small island in the middle of the Saône, it feels completely removed from the city despite being just minutes from Lyon. We stayed for a romantic weekend and it exceeded every expectation. The setting is extraordinary. Waking up surrounded by water and greenery, with nothing but birdsong and the gentle sound of the river, is something you won't find in a conventional hotel. It genuinely feels like you've escaped to another world.

The check-in went smoothly until the receptionist told us that we had requested a non-AC room (with the AC to be disconnected during our stay), supposedly based on a note from Trip.com. I told the receptionist that I definitely did not make such a request—especially not in the middle of summer—and asked to see the note from Trip.com. They couldn’t show me the note and instead claimed that, since I was now denying the request, the note had already been removed. We were checked into a non-AC room, and the hotel promised to send a technician to reboot the AC. That never happened. Eventually, we were moved to another room where the AC was already functioning. The whole situation felt suspicious. It seemed like the receptionist was trying their luck by placing us in a non-AC room. What’s even more ironic is that the new room had a welcome note addressed to me, while the non-AC room was completely bare, with no such note. We definitely won’t be coming back. The hotel staff came across as insincere and pretentious.

Relatively speaking, it's OK. It's very close to the Rhone River. There are no free parking spaces in the city center.

Staying in this hotel was quite a miserable experience, barely adequate for a hostel, never mind a 3 star establishment. The room (although quite clean) was tiny for our party of two. The luggage occupied almost half of the floor, making us jump over it when we needed to move across the room. The window was facing the railway, which was expected on the one hand, but sleeping with it open was very noisy in the morning. Here is the list of things that were missing compared to a standard hotel experience: - no kettle (had to be asked for) - just two paper/plastic cups in the bathroom, no ceramic mugs in the room - no tea, coffee or anything really to have a snack with - no safe in the room (common one at the reception) - no fridge (seriously?) - no slippers (and they don’t provide them) - no towel heaters or radiators in the room - just 3 towels for two people, no hand towels - no bath robes - no bide or hygienic shower - no toilet brush (are you for real?) - one trash can (without a bag) - extremely small rooms, no adequate space for two luggage bags On the positive side, the breakfast was decent, though nothing to write home about. Hot and protein-rich options were definitely limited. The staff were friendly and helpful. However, upon check-in, I was charged 60EUR as a damage deposit which was not stated when I booked a room. I’m yet to have it returned. The hotel/network drives this alleged “eco-friendly” agenda but in reality it’s just extreme economy and penny-pinching at the guests’ expense. Very disappointing. 1/5.

The hotel's location is great, just about 100 meters from the subway exit. There's a supermarket about a 5-minute walk away, and during the day, there's a small market near the subway station where you can buy fresh fruit. Being on the main road means you don't have to worry about coming back late at night. The room size was decent, especially considering European rooms tend to be small, and the cleanliness was also good. My only complaint is the terrible soundproofing; you can hear people walking around upstairs very clearly, which made it hard to sleep at night.

The location is great, right in the city center. The host was very welcoming; we arrived super early on the first day and stayed in the lobby for a long time, and they didn't rush us out. The room is super small, and even though there are two bathrooms, one is only for showering and not for using the toilet. The toilet in the other bathroom had some issues with the hot water. Only one of the two bedrooms has a door. However, considering the low price and cleanliness, it's still worth it.

Nous sommes arrivées à 10h pour déposer nos bagages et profiter de Lyon avant le check-in prévu à 15h. L’hôtel, très beau et facilement accessible depuis le centre-ville en transports, propose des boissons à disposition dans le hall — un bon point. Cependant, à notre retour à 15h, les verres que nous avions utilisés le matin étaient toujours là, ce qui dénote un certain manque d’attention au service et à la propreté. Autre point surprenant : les toilettes accessibles dans le hall n’étaient pas approvisionnées en serviettes à 10h, et cela n’avait toujours pas été corrigé à 15h. Lors du check-in, notre chambre n’était pas encore prête. L’attente a été compensée par une boisson offerte (appréciée), mais il nous a été demandé d’attendre dans le jardin ... malheureusement en pleine tonte. Le bruit de la tondeuse rendait ce moment particulièrement désagréable. On s’étonne qu’un tel entretien soit programmé après 15h, alors qu’il pourrait être effectué entre 10h et 15h, période sans clients dans les chambres. Autre petit oubli : la bouteille d’eau qui devait nous attendre dans notre chambre n’était pas présente. Cela étant dit, le personnel s’est montré agréable, et le jardin est charmant. On imagine aisément à quel point une petite piscine ou un espace bien-être (sauna/jacuzzi) ajouterait au confort général. Enfin, un mot sur le petit déjeuner : vraiment excellent. Varié, abondant et de très bonne qualité. Seul bémol : des viennoiseries qui gagneraient à venir d’une vraie boulangerie artisanale.

The room was clean, but the temperature was too cold, and I caught a cold. The complimentary coffee in the evening wasn't very good. Having a refrigerator and kitchenette in the room was convenient, but the room was generally small. There was a bus stop right in front of the hotel, which was very convenient for getting around.

J’ai été très bien accueillie par le personnel de réservation, présent tout le long du séjour et qui nous a accompagnés jusqu’au derniers instants. Nous avons pu déposer nos bagages dans la bagagerie jusqu’à notre départ et attendre pour prendre notre transport dans le salon. Personnel très avenant, prévenant et professionnel. Toujours dans l’échange et la recherche de solutions même au delà de leur service à proprement parler. Félicitations!!!

The hotel was very comfortable, the room was very simple, but it was very comfortable, the spacious bathroom was also with a great shower, the place was moved at night, so it could be a little noise, but it didn't bother us. The location is good, walking you can know a lot of things, paying parking, at that time we can stop the car on the street, but it's paying area, so be careful about the timetables. I don't know if the coffee is good, we end up drinking in the cafeteria in the region because the price is much lower. As you say, I liked this hotel much more than the hotel located just ahead (L'academie, even owner). I would be again!