Hotel du Simplon

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Bellecour Square
VIP Access

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Triple Room | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Flat-screen TV
Front of property
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 16 per person)
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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11 rue Duhamel, Lyon, Rhone, 69002
  • Place, Place Carnot
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Lyon II
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Bellecour Square
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lyon (LYS-Saint-Exupery)
    ‪33 min drive‬
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Room options

Premium Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 116 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Classic Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Quadruple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Lyon

Located in Lyon City Centre, Hotel du Simplon is adjacent to Place Carnot and within a 5-minute walk of Historic Site of Lyon. This 37-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free use of bicycles, and a library.

What's nearby

  • Place Carnot - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Textile Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lyon Catholic University - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Lyon II - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bellecour Square - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Ampere-Victor Hugo Station - 5 min walk
  • Lyon Perrache Station - 6 min walk
  • Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L'Espace Carnot - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Le Shalimar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Flair Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Viktor - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chez Micheline - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel du Simplon

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Bellecour Square
Hotel du Simplon features free WiFi in public areas, free use of bicycles, and a library. Self parking is offered for EUR 40 per night. The front desk has multilingual staff standing by 24 hours a day to assist with dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include free newspapers and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Free newspapers, hair dryers, and desks are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Covered self parking on site (EUR 40 per night)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; EUR 16 for adults and EUR 8 for children

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle tours
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 15 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 15.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.65 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 16 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 40 per night
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Hotel du Simplon?

Hotel du Simplon offers free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see close to Hotel du Simplon?

This hotel is situated in Lyon City Centre, just steps from Place Carnot, and within a 10-minute walk of Historic Site of Lyon and Textile Museum. You'll also find Bellecour Square and Part Dieu Mall within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Hotel du Simplon?

Yes, covered parking is offered for EUR 40 per night. Bicycle parking is also available for guests.

Does Hotel du Simplon feature a casino?

No, Hotel du Simplon doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel du Simplon?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Hotel du Simplon?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a library plus some guestrooms include soaking tubs and city views.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel du Simplon?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hotel du Simplon have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Hotel du Simplon offers buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will Hotel du Simplon allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Hotel du Simplon for a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does Hotel du Simplon have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Hotel du Simplon?

The closest major airport to Hotel du Simplon is Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS), which is 22 mi away (30 minutes by car). Another top airport is Saint-Etienne (EBU-Saint-Etienne - Loire Intl.), which is around 30 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hotel du Simplon?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hotel du Simplon.