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
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I booked for seven nights but only stayed two because I was so disappointed.
The room did not resemble the online pictures, and the place was grubby throughout.
There is no lift, no air-conditioning, and one has to struggle up two flights of stairs to get to reception from the street.
I would not recommend this hotel.
It is however in the middle of town and that is its only plus point in my opinion.