Hotel Kyriad Lyon Centre Perrache

OK Hotel Poor Location

I found the hotel clean. The personal at the front desk were very friendly and they were helpful. I would rank the hotel as a 2 star one because of many factors. Rooms & bathrooms are very small and not elegantly designed and built. It lacks many amenities and convieniences from nice towels to good soap and shampos. Its location near a noisy thorough fare (highway)and not close to center or train station. It is just a basic hotel at budget fare.

Cramped or cozy, depending on your point of view

My companion and I were perfectly satisfied with our accommodations. The room was tiny (the two single beds were separated by less than a foot of space), but since we spent so little time in the room this was not a problem. As long as you don’t need room to spread out, you’ll be well taken care of. Room service was prompt and staff was courteous. U.S. travelers should know that there is almost no English spoken in Lyon and that the locals, who are extremely warm and friendly, appreciate any attempt at their mother tongue. The location is only a few blocks from the Perrache train station, where you can get the metro. Because of the dozens of amazing restaurants, bouchons, and bistrots (yes, they spell it with the final "t"), we did not try the hotel restaurant, opting for patries at the neighborhood patisserie for breakfast. Overall, a very pleasant stay.

Traveler's tip on dining

If you plan to try the bouchons (small, no frills restaurants serving the amazing local cuisine), be sure to check openings and make reservations. Unlike the U.S., most restaurants close at least one day a week (many close on weekends!) or are only open for dinner. Lyon is truly the gastronomic capital of France, but one shouldn’t expect to just walk in and get a table, even on a Monday night.