Hotel Carlton Lyon - MGallery Hotel Collection

Decent hotel but not special. There is no lobby area to speak of so waiting for friends and pick ups is a bit cramped. The elevator does not descend to the ground floor - there are steps up to it although there is a handicap lift to bypass the steps. Staff is helpful. Location is great. Easy walking to most of the main Lyon sights and shopping areas. It is next to a metro station. And it is easy for taxis and Ubers to get to and then to exit to the main thoroughfare to get off the presque isle.

The main draw of this McGallery Collection ‘luxe’ property would be its central location on the peninsula between the Rhone and Saone Rivers, backed up against the prime Place de la Republique which feeds into Lyon’s main shopping/dining drag Rue de la Republique and other shopping streets. Lodgings here will make one see red, as the classical late 19th century structure was last renovated (2013) in moden style with that bold color everywhere. The entrance is on the alley-sized Rue de Jussie with a small foyer leading to the Bar Rouge/Lounge and a small Front Desk serviced by a welcoming, friendly and always very helpful Reception staff. The sole tiny open grill wrought-iron elevator with colorful stained glass sides is photo-charming, though slow with only a 2-person capacity. Reservations are difficult to nail down as well as direct contact with the hotel. Likely due to its prime location, the hotel is in well-used condition. Accommodations are of smallish sizing, but their balconies overlooking the Place de la Republique make them worth your stay in Lyon.

The stay was very pleasant. The staff very helpful and courteous. The only problem was the plug in the bathroom basin was faulty & got stuck a few times. It needs to be repaired ( Room 119).

The hotel is well situated close to public transport. The room was spacious clean and comfortable. Breakfast was good too.

appreciate the upgrade and enjoyed Lyon and the hotel a great deal. Thank you.