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"Family gathered led me to pick this reasonable priced hotel. Rooms are small and bathrooms to the minimum. I suppose it was benchmarked for the price ... " More

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Hotel Description

Hotel du Simplon places you in the center of Lyon, steps from Place Carnot and within a short 5-minute stroll of Historic Site of Lyon. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi.

This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk, and a game room. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking.

Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this 3-star Lyon City Centre hotel include Bellecour Square and Place des Terreaux.

Classic Double Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$129* Per night/room 14 Apr. - 15 Apr.

Single Room

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Quadruple Room

Bed Count 4 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Premium Double Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Superior Double Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Triple Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Hotel du Simplon ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.0 out of 5 3.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Hotel du Simplon

Family (1)
3 out of 5

Centered hotel

Pros: lobby and friendly staff
Cons: bigger bathrooms and more room
Location: close and handy to the main locations
Family gathered led me to pick this reasonable priced hotel. Rooms are small and bathrooms to the minimum. I suppose it was benchmarked for the price we paid

Posted by , from Sydney on 22 Oct. 2017

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Comment from Hotel Management

10 Nov. 2017 by Margaux, Reception

Dear Gerald, many thanks for your comment, it was a pleasure to have you in our hotel. We are pleased to see that you enjoyed the atmosphere of the hotel and the location also. Concerning the rooms, we have 40 rooms ; all differents. The hotel is a is a building that dates from before the war which explains these different spaces between the rooms. The next, do not hesitate to ask for a superior room. See you soon at the Simplon Hotel!

Property Features

As a guest of Hotel du Simplon, you'll find a library, an arcade/game room, and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. Hotel du Simplon also features complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Parking is available for a fee. This 3-star Lyon hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 37 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Train station: Lyon Perrache Station (1.4 km / 0.8 mi)
  • Metro station: Ampere-Victor Hugo Station (0.5 km / 0.3 mi)
  • Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Hotel du Simplon offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. This Lyon hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite channels
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Newspapers (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at anytime

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • Pets: EUR 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • gap period enforced between guest stays 48 hours
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following 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.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 14 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 25 per night
  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

Hotel Names

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You should know

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

National Rating

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.