Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette puts you in the heart of Lyon, within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Part Dieu Mall and Bellecour Square. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and a 24-hour gym. .The restaurant, Le Garage, serves French cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Bar is the hotel's own bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a conference centre and a coffee shop/cafe. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 6:00 AM and 10:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Lyon City Centre hotel include Groupama Stadium and Eurexpo Lyon.
What's nearby
Part Dieu Mall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Lyon National Opera - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Hôtel de Ville de Lyon - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Bellecour Square - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Place des Terreaux - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Saxe - Prefecture Tram Stop - 3 min walk
Lyon (XYD-Part-Dieu SNCF Train Station) - 18 min walk
Lyon (LYS-Saint-Exupery) - 34 min drive
Restaurants
Ramen Katsuya - 5 min walk
La Raffinerie - 5 min walk
Le Parloir - 6 min walk
La Scala Siciliana - 5 min walk
Le Grand Café de la Préfecture - 6 min walk
About this property
Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette
Art Deco hotel with 24-hour health club and 24-hour front desk
Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour health club. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.
8 meeting rooms and coworking spaces are available. Event space at this hotel measures 6168 square feet (573 square metres) and includes a conference centre. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and dry cleaning/laundry services are also featured at the eco-certified Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette was completed in January 2020.
This Art Deco Lyon hotel is smoke free.
1 building
156 guestrooms or units
7 levels
6168 sq ft of conference space
573 sq. m of conference space
Built in 1932
Charging station for electric cars
Conference centre
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Dry cleaning
Front desk (24 hours)
Express check-out
Staff members are multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Tour and ticket information
Television in lobby
Bellhop
Lift
No smoking on site
Water dispenser
Bar or lounge
Coffee shop
Dining venue
Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette offers 156 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.
Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Lyon hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.
Secured, covered valet parking on site (EUR 28 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Limited on-site parking
Onsite parking options include a garage
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; EUR 20.50 per person
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Bar
Le Garage
Things to do
24-hour health club
Fitness classes
Indoor pool
Shopping centre
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Children's toys
Fenced pool
In-room cot
Indoor pool
Pool gate
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Water dispenser
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
8 meeting rooms
Conference centre (6,168 square foot of space)
Coworking space
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
At least 80% organic food
Banquet hall
Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
Biodegradable drinking straws available
Built in 1932
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Double-glazed windows
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Local culture and ecosystem education
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drink bottles
No plastic water bottles
Renovated entire property - January 2020
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Smoke-free property
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Water dispenser usage encouraged
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Free cot
Memory foam mattress
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
Entertainment
42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Limited room service
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Connecting rooms available
Eco-friendly toiletries
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Heating (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Laptop-compatible safe
LED lighting
Phone
Recycling
Soundproofed rooms
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 11 November to 11 November:
Dining venue
The following facilities are closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:
Dining venue
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets: EUR 15 per pet, per night
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Food and water bowls are available
Service animals are exempt from fees.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! Children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots (infant beds)!
Payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.50 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: from approximately EUR 20.50 per person
Valet parking fee: EUR 28 per night (in/out privileges)
Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
We should mention
On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Children aged 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number 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
What is the cancellation policy at Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette?
Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.
How much does it cost to stay at Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette?
As of 9 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette on 28 Sept 2025 start from AU$207.89, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is parking available at Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette?
Yep, Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette has secured covered valet parking with in/out privileges for EUR 28 per night. Onsite parking is limited.
Are there any beaches close to Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette?
The closest beach to Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette is Plage de l'Atol' (8.6 km).
Does Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette have a pool?
Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette has an indoor pool.
What makes Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette a romantic place to stay?
A lounge bar, plus memory foam beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette.
Is Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and an indoor pool, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette is a hit with families.
Does Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette serve breakfast?
Yep, buffet brekkie is on offer on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends between 6:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette?
No, Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette does not offer an airport shuttle service.
Is there a bar or restaurant at Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette?
Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves French cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone? The dining venue is closed seasonally each year from November 11 until November 11. The dining venue is closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
What time are check-in & check-out at Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
Are pets allowed at Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette?
Cats and dogs are welcome at Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette, with food and water bowls on offer.
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