Lyon hotel which do you recommend?
 

I was reading trip advisor and the Sofitel Lyon Royal and the Cour des loges look good. Does anyone have an opinion about either? merci

Between the 2,I would definitely stay at the Lyon Royal-I think it is now a mercure. The Royal is right on Pl. Bellecour-the centre of the city. The other hotel(which I am sure is also excellent) is in the historic-old part of town.
When are you going?

Lyon is the part of "Bon Week-end en Ville" scheme.

If you stay at one of the hotels listed(and yes, Sofitel is on the list), you pay for only 1 night for 2-nights stay over the weekend.

The information is only in French. Click "En savoir plus" under Lyon, and you get the list of hotels participating in "Bon Week-end en Ville" program.

http://www.tourisme.fr/villepassion/promo.htm

Hi
The Cour des Loges is a famous hotel in a beautiful Renaissance building in the old town. Definitely full of character and charm, location is convenient for the old town and a short walk over the river to the Presqu'ile. I haven't stayed there but have been past it many times and it certainly oozes character.

The Sofitel is on the corner of Place Bellecour in a great location, convenient for shops, restaurants and the metro. But certainly less interesting as a building, and not as charming or typically "lyonnais" as the Cour des Loges.

Without a doubt, you should stay at the Cour des Loges.

It really is a fabulous place and within easy walking distance (5-10 mins leisurely stroll) to Place Bellecour and the main shopping streets.

It's one of the best hotels I've stayed in, and would jump at the chance to stay there again.

Thanks for all your advice. I'm going to be in Lyon for 4 nights July 13 through 16th.

Pisces I went on the Bon Weekend site and there are two sofitels on the list. Which one is better?

Thanks for the heads up on the Bon Weekend promotion.

we'll be there the same time