“Great Choice for Families”

We had a great two days in Paris at the Novetel Hotel. The breakfast was great and they had a lady painting children's faces and keeping them entertained while the parents enjoyed their espresso or cappucino. The swimming pool was a really nice touch when returning from a busy day of sight seeing. Location was ideal because it was a two minute walk to the Subway (Metro) station. We will be returning to this hotel in the future.

“Great Paris location.”

Nice hotel, very conveniently located since it's next to Metro, RER and a major train station. Area around Gare de Lyon is pleasant and easy to get around. Plenty of restaurants, etc. Our room was large by European standards and we had a fine view of the plaza below. Hotel staff was professional and helpful. Only negative: The breakfast offered is not complementary and there was nothing to indicate a charge would be made. They need to be more up front about that.

“Good hotel, great location - exceeded our expectations.”

The hotel was easy to find and ideally located right next to Gare de Lyon and on direct RER and metro lines to all the main attractions. Also only a few stops from Gare de Nord for Eurostar. There was a selection of good restaurants in the immediate area and although not the smartest area, it felt safe. The breakfast was excellent - with a selection of pastries, breads, crepes, cereal, fruit and hot options (bacon, sausages, egg). It was not luxurious and beds were fairly basic, but rooms were clean, smart and well equipped and the facilities on offer were well thought out. Communal areas (foyer, kids area with x-box, swimming pool) were smart and staff were helpful. I would definitely stay again next time I visit Paris - with or without children.

“Very happy”

Lovely hotel to stay in. Room was very comfortable and was easy to get into centre of Paris. The breakfast was lovely too. Nothing was over fancy but as a cheap option it was well worth it and I'd definitely stay again.

“very impressed”

fantastic facilities warm and friendly staff and the rooms were very comfortable and value for money

“Best kept secret”

This hotel was great! It really is at Gare De Lyon Station, especially if you learn which exit to take from the station. It is a major station, so you can get to the main sightseeing spots easily by train. You are also within walking distance of another major station: Gare d'Austerlitz. The neighborhood was nice. It had sidewalk cafes and a little grocery store within walking distance open late. I was new to the Novotel chain, so I didn't know what to expect. With a family of four we had one double bed and a couch. As it turned out , the couch had two separate single beds fold out of it so the kids each got their own bed! The staff were great. The reviews I read about it being a clean hotel were true. It was very clean. It was also set up very efficiently. The shower and sink were in a separate room from the toilet, so our family could get out of the room faster in the morning. It also had places to put things. The regular outlets were the two circular prong variety which seems to be standard for Paris. The hotel had two computers in the lobby plus Wi-Fi. We didn't use the free Wi-Fi with our laptop because we needed to do some kind of free registration with the local internet provider. The pool was nice. I decided I loved the hotel when I ate breakfast at the hotel restaurant. It wasn't free, but it was great! Lots of delicious food, the real McCoy, with a very French twist. It was a popular buffet, so arriving within the service hours and early paid off.

“Great Family Hotel”

Stayed at the Novotel Paris Gare De Lyon for two nights. We were a group of 2 families. 2 adults and a 7 year old and the another family with 2 adults and a 6 and 8 year old. Check in was smooth and we were allowed into our room as soon as we arrived in the morning. The hotel had a pool that was open 24 hours and a children's play room with Xbox and a TV and toys. A employee was always in there and gave the children more soft toys to keep. We stayed at this hotel because of the proximity to the train station as we were going to EuroDisney after 2 days in Paris. It was easy, convenient and a great place for kids. The staff was helpful and very friendly. Breakfast was great and tons of choice.

“best hotel we have stayed in”

hotel was very close to train/metro station and so easy to get to. The hotel was beyond our expectations very impressed with the quality and sevice very friendly and helpfull staff, our flight was at 10pm on sundays check out time was 5pm and no extra charge, which gave us plenty of time for more sight seeing then was able to get a shower and freshen up before our flight home, room was very comfortable didnt even hear any sound from train station and equiped with blackout blinds great sleep after buisy sight seeing trips

“Novotel Paris Gare De Lyon”

Very good hotel, clean and Modern staff very friendly and helpful very good amenities. 7 min walk from the station. Good location, you can walk to Notra Damm in 35 mins. Try eating at the Station, Le Train Bleu, pricey but worth it, execllent meal and service (don't forget your camera)

“great paris base”

only in Paris for 2 days but because the hotel is so close to Garre De Lyon it was quite easy to find,with decent metro and RER connections. using the metro with 2 kids and all your luggage however is not for the faint hearted & rush hour seems to last all day.hotel staff were very helpful with good local knowledge and suggestions on how to get around any problems we had.