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Very confused upon arrival: Reception was closed at 4pm on a Saturday so we had to use the intercom to speak to the remote reception desk. After several failed attempts at communication (English and French) we ascertained that my booking was nowhere on record! However I was granted access to th... more

Very confused upon arrival: Reception was closed at 4pm on a Saturday so we had to use the intercom to speak to the remote reception desk. After several failed attempts at communication (English and French) we ascertained that my booking was nowhere on record! However I was granted access to the safe and given a code to get my keycard; again my name was not on any of the envelopes containing the cards and had to return to the intercom to resolve this, where I was instructed to take another key and assigned my room. On speaking with the receptionist the next morning I found out that the reservation was under my partner's name, despite my name being on all the paperwork and payment details. So be wary of similar confusion: giving details via intercom on a busy road is not the ideal! Once in the building in my room all was well! The apartment was clean, bright and well maintained: my only complaints would be that there were no lampshades for the bedside lamps, the bare bulb looked rather stark and lowered the tone of the room. Secondly, that there is no real table/chair area for eating at for two people. We stayed in a double room: small but efficiently compact. The room overlooked the courtyard so was nice and quiet, though I imagine rooms on the roadside would be much less so; also had a large patio door we could open. Bathroom is spacious with towels, soap and shower gel/shampoo. Good hairdryer also provided. Air conditioning and basic tv. Programmable safe in wardrobe. The kitchenette consists of a double-ring electric hob, sink, fridge, coffee machine and basic cutlery, pan, bowls, cups. Breakfast is a delight! Next to reception in a lovely, bright room: Pastries galore, fresh bread, fruit juice, selection of hot drinks, scrambled eggs, sausage, cold meats, toast, yoghurt, cereal... The apartment/hotel caters for a wide variety of guests: overnight business stays, family holidays, couples. There also seem to be a number of long-term boarders. Although I saw housekeeping maintaining other rooms, my room was not attended to (throughout a week's stay) despite utilising the door hanger to request. Not hugely problematic, but considering the self-catering aspects and the lack of public access to any waste disposal, the bin in the room filled quickly and was left unattended. Not so nice. The hotel is a short stroll from the river Saône and is located immediately next to the Valmy metro station (line D)*. There is a Monoprix next door where you can buy all provisions and there are a number of takeout eateries in the vicinity; and all those world famous bouchons just a short walk away! Walk along the river to get to all the sights and big tourist hotspots for the most direct route; obviously if you opt to take a cut through one of the narrow, old, winding roads it'll take a little longer but is very scenic. The hotel is approximately a brisk 30 minute walk away from the old town if walking along the river. In short, this is a basic aparthotel which is perfect for those who like their independence and don't mind being away from the hub of Lyon center. Would definitely recommend. A very good 3 * hotel. Be mindful that Lyon city charges a separate city tax too: €1.10 per person per night that may not be included in your booking. NB. Despite conflicting/ambiguous information online there is no swimming pool or gym/fitness room in this establishment. * If arriving via public transport (the recommended option as taxis are extortionate in comparison: quoted €75 from airport and hotel receptionist confirmed €60) take the Rhone express tram (approximately €12) from the airport to Part Dieu train station. Walk through Part Dieu to the Metro station and purchase the €1.80 ticket from the self service machine then take Line B (blue) to Gambetta where you change to Line D (green) and continue on to Valmy. The hotel is located directly behind the exit from the station.

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