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Situated on a small square in front of the Celestins theatre, this is a ridiculously good-quality two-star hotel for the price (66 euros for a superior double which has rooms overlooking the quiet square and a really big bathroom). It’s been recently decorated and rooms have comfy beds, nice furniture, individual décor and period features like fireplaces and exposed stone walls. Breakfast is served when it suits you for 6 euros, the staff are friendly but unintrusive and it’s slap bang in the middle of the central Presque-ile district.
Hôtel du Théâtre, Place des Celestins, Lyon;
www.hotel-du-theatre.fr
A decent non-chain, centrally located choice, with professional service, just off place Bellecour, ideally situated for shopping, restaurants and sightseeing.
The usual cost 145 Euros a night including breakfast (can be served in your room at no extra charge) and tax may be somewhat steep, however at weekends you can get 2 nights for the price of one with the nationwide bon weekend en villes promotion.
Hôtel Globe et Cecil, 21, Rue Gasparin
69 002 Lyon;
Tel : +33 (0)4-78-42-58-95
Fax : +33 (0)4-72-41-99-06
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