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Reviews of Hôtel de l'Abbaye Lyon - Boutique Hôtel 4 stars

20 Rue de l'Abbaye d'Ainay, 2nd arr., 69002 Lyon, France

#5 of 126 hotels in Lyon

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 420 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    8.0
    Historic, boutique hotel with lovely decor and cosy rooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chambre Double Classique Ecrin
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A/C wasn’t turned on the first night, so we had to sleep with the windows open, as it was quite hot. However, it was very noisy with the windows open and we hardly slept. Someone must have complained, as it worked the second night and we had a much better sleep. There seemed to be a lack of staff for the bar as it was quite slow in service, and at times, we couldn’t find anyone to serve us. Although it’s opposite a lovely church in a pedestrian area, it was noisy at night and we were approached by a rather unsavoury character asking for money while we sat outside the bar and noticed him harassing other customers the following night. I know this would be hard to monitor, but just be wary if you sit outside in the evening to have a drink. It is also a lot further to the old town than I expected, although very close to the pedestrian shopping area.

    A lovely, historic hotel, beautifully restored with cosy rooms.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    Stylish, friendly , hard bed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chambre Double Classique Ecrin
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hard bed

    Stylish, friendly

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    10
    I was so happy to have booked a night at Hotel de L'Abbaye Lyon. It made our trip!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chambre Double Classique Ecrin
    • Stayed 1 night

    I wish breakfast would have had a few more fruit and veggie options. There were a lot of cold cuts, and the spread was very beautiful (plenty of pastries and jams), but I felt ever so slightly limited in the fruit/veggie category. Absolutely loved that I could boil my own eggs though - that was a true highlight!

    The staff was so exceptionally friendly - giving us a map with their personal highlights of Lyon that we had to see in our 2 day stay, pointing us to the rentable bikes throughout the city that we could take advantage of, and making sure that when my husband had an injury that was flaring up, we were provided with plenty of ice and reassured that they would call excellent doctors for us if we wanted.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    10
    Beautiful hotel in a historic building and a great area of Lyon.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chambre Double Classique Ecrin
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location. Very comfortable room.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    9.0
    Great location, excellent helpful and friendly staff, beautiful decor.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chambre Supérieure Élégante
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Decor Staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    10
    Great location, rooms were fantastic, staff was awesome!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chambre Supérieure Élégante
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff was fantastic. Very helpful and pleasant. Location was perfect. Two blocks from a very nice street with shops and restaurants. River (great place to go for a nice run) was also a quick walk away. When we arrived (Wednesday) there was a nice small farmers market a few blocks away - mostly dairy, bread and vegetables.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite Familiale Essentiel
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All was fine, just found our room very hot and when we asked if AC was working told it was, so then advised to open window which was fine however old hear noise from street at times.

    Location was good

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    9.0
    A lovely place. I felt very comfortable and attended to. Absolutely will come back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Chambre Double Classique Ecrin
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My only complaint is that the room was quite hot and adjusting the thermostat did not change anything. Opening the window for sleeping was too noisy.

    A beautiful boutique property with well-blended elements of history and modernity. A great use of a small space in the rooms. Wonderful staff. Great location.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    9.0
    Likely to return
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chambre Double Classique Ecrin
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small rooms, toilet drainage not ideal

    Classy

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chambre Double Classique Ecrin
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Characterful, comfortable, and staff that always go that extra mile.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite Familiale Essentiel
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The design of the rooms and the hotel is very beautiful

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    10
    A unique jewel smack in the middle of Paris
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chambre Double Classique Ecrin
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing

    The breakfast is fine...nice pastries and fresh fruit. The coffee is not the best in Paris. The location is so good that I would give them 6 stars if that was possible.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chambre Double Classique Ecrin
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is incredible! The architecture is amazing, the room is great and the staff super helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    10
    Comfortable and great location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite - Signature
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing at all. Our stay was wonderful!

    Very friendly and helpful staff. Very clean and comfy room.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    10
    Nice place to stay, convenient to public transport, shopping, dining, and historical sites.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chambre Double Classique Ecrin
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was little room for luggage, and nowhere to unpack things.

    Great location, attractive hotel. The concierge was very helpful in getting a dinner reservation at the last minute. Boulangerie and a market are within a block.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2024

    10
    High end quality hotel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Chambre Double Classique Ecrin
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The staff friendly and helpful, clean room and atmosphere was amazing. High end hotel!!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    10
    Great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chambre Double Classique Ecrin
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were very pleasant and helpful. The hotel room was quiet, well decorated and very clean.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2024

    10
    Too short
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chambre Double Classique Ecrin
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything – the staff was super friendly helpful, and always went a little bit further than they had to

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    9.0
    Great boutique hotel in an excellent location. Very helpful and friendly staff
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chambre Double Classique Ecrin
    • Stayed 1 night

    The basic room was a bit small, but worked for us. The suite was great with beautiful windows

    Beautiful building. Great interior design. Excellent staff - very helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2023

    10
    Perfect stay in Lyon center
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite Familiale Essentiel
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fabulous place in historic building. Comfortable and spacious rooms. Lovely staff. Everything in central Lyon is 20 minutes in foot.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chambre Double Classique Ecrin
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing about the property. However we were told on two seperate occasions that breakfast was included with our room. When we checked out we found we had been charged for it. When we queried it we were told we must have misunderstood ??? Not a big deal but leaves a bad taste in your mouth

    The property is in a good location and overlooks an abbey that was established over a 1000 years ago (hence the name) It has obviously only been renovated fairly recently and the fit out is lovely Although the rooms are fairly small, they are very well appointed and they have all the amenities you need. The property is very well maintained and the rooms were very clean and tidy

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2023

    9.0
    everthing was in the close proximity and the staff was amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chambre Double Classique Ecrin
    • Stayed 1 night

    the room size could have been bigger

    We didnt take the breakfast

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2023

    8.0
    Comfy stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chambre Double Classique Ecrin
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stay was perfect for most part, but the plumbing was a little noisy at night.

    The hotel was spotless and quite comfortable. The breakfast options weren't that mant but still everything was delicious. All in all, it was a comfortable stay and I definitely would return.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2023

    10
    Excellent choice.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chambre Double Classique Ecrin
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Exceeded expectations.

    Stayed in October 2023

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