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Reviews of Hôtel du Simplon 3 stars

11 Rue Duhamel, 2nd arr., 69002 Lyon, France

#51 of 126 hotels in Lyon

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 293 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 5 September 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the parking is very small and a few blocks aways from the hotel, but it works and you can park in front the hotel temporarily if needed.

    everything was very clean, the beds were confortables, there were enough pillows und towels. the Hotel staff was very friendly and helped us with all we needed. very good location.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    there was no bag in the bin

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2022

    9.0
    A really pleasant stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The parking: quite some distance from the hotel and extremely small - it was a real challenge to park our car and actually manage to get out of it. I think this should have been specified when we requested to book parking,

    The hotel is very nice and with a very worm atmosphere. The room although quite small for 4 people was comfortable and very clean and the most comfortable bed! helpful staff and very good breakfast.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2022

    8.0
    Small room, friendly hotel, excellent value
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room is small (I wonder how much smaller the single would have been!), but fine as I don’t spend much time in hotel rooms anyway. There is no kettle or fridge. The bathroom was tiny, no joke, it was barely bigger than an aeroplane toilet! Taller and bigger people will struggle. I always travel with earplugs and they were useful as sometimes noise carries from hallway / other rooms / road. You have to check in first to get access to the parking space, and they say you can use their delivery space when you check in... except it was blocked off and had a motorbike in it when I arrived. Luckily there was a free space down the road. This sounds like I’m complaining a lot, but I’m not... overall if you come prepared, this is a pleasant stay and I would book again.

    This hotel is well located and is excellent value for money. Parking is cheap (16 € per day) for the city centre and it is a big plus of this hotel. Remember you MUST book this though. On street parking is free between 19:00-9:00 if you get stuck. I think I got an upgraded room as I booked a single and got a double instead (room 25). Room is air conditioned which is nice during August. Staff were friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast too expensive for what it offers.

    Hotel in excellent location and good value for money.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2022

    8.0
    perfect hotel for cycle tourists
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    great location near bike path and city. Excellent service for cyclists

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2022

    9.0
    A few days in Lyon!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The room has no fridge The breakfast was the same every day -I pay for it-

    The staff were very friendly and ready to answer the questions The room was basic with all the amenities The hotel is very close to Perrache Train Station -walking distance- Many restaurants ans markets within the area

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2022

    9.0
    I really enjoyed staying at Simplon. Great location, great staff, great breakfast, comfy room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a little hot in the room at night even with the fan on.

    The location is great! Walkable distance to all attractions in Lyon. The breakfast is high quality and delicious, a lot of organic products.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2022

    9.0
    good location for city visit, friendly staff, easy to go to metro/tram station
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    very friendly staff, lovely breakfast, close city centre ( 15~ 20 minutes walk), 3 minutes to the Metro/Tram/station. Lyon is a beautiful city with a lots to offer. room is clean and nice. good size bed.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2022

    9.0
    when in Lyon, I will always stay at Hotel du Simplon
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    location and friendly staff

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The location is central, 10 minutes walk to the metro and bus/train station. The room was clean and large, the staff was friendly. The elevator was large enough for the stroller.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2022

    9.0
    A very well-maintained old hotel with character.
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    outside blinds need to be renovated or replaced.

    comfortable, quiet, welcoming

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Poor noise isolation between the rooms and the corridor. Breakfast was somewhat pricey for the rather limited selection (but still tasty!). I also wish it had been served longer than 9.30 AM on weekends. The routine of leaving your key at the reception every time you go out was a bit cumbersome, but I appreciated having a “real” room key.

    Great location just around the corner from Perrache and within walking distance to the rest of Presqu’île and Vieux Lyon. Friendly staff. Air conditioning worked fine but it was nice to be able to open the room window too.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice charming place with a good vibe.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2022

    8.0
    The stay was lovely.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The only problem was the cleaning ladies came early. On the plus side, the rooms were very clean. You just have to make sure to get out of the room early. Also, I do not recommend the breakfast - it would be more worthwhile to hop into town for breakfast.

    The location was fantastic - walking distance from town with beautiful property. Staff was very welcoming and helpful.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2022

    8.0
    Great overnight stop for cyclists.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room rather small and not much of a view.

    Easy to find from Via Rhona - a key factor for first time visitors to Lyon. They especially welcome cyclists with a free cold drink on arrival and more importantly - a free laundry service! Staff friendly, breakfast good, secure bike space. Hotel Simplon is also close to Gare Perrache for train, tram, metro and bus services.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2022

    7.0
    Nice friendly clean and straight forward. Not fancy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Just that the rooms were quite small but there is nothing you can do about this.

    The staff were very friendly and helpful and helped me with some issues I had with onward transport. This despite my very poor French.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2022

    9.0
    wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    not much. the neighborhood can be a bit loud at night.

    great location. very close to the metro/tram/train station. the room was quiet and private. great boutique hotel. the staff were very friendly, kind and helpful. I would definitely recommend this to anyone.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room extremely small. The blow dryer was one of those old tubes.

    Very friendly and helpful staff. They provided us with any extras we needed.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2022

    8.0
    Kings of Lyon - West Ham on tour
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The general ambience The helpfulness and friendliness of the staff Our room was decent and breakfast was good too

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2022

    9.0
    An excellent choice in Centre of Lyon
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A stylish feel, small yet smartly designed rooms, friendly helpful team.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We could not control the A/C in the room. It was a little warm. We had to open the window for cool air.

    The location was very good, the staff was nice and breakfast well priced.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2022

    8.0
    Well located hotel with some character.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Room was a little small, and lacked a convenient bedside table - the only shelf or flat surface was on the other side of the room. So a bit difficult to lay down books and phone, etc, conveniently at night.

    Very convenient location a few minutes' stroll from Perrache station in one direction and sights and restaurants of Presqu'Ile district easily accessible in the other; a pleasant twenty-minute walk to Vieux-Lyon, and metro station at Ampere round the corner. Really pleasant, quiet, comfortable lounge - a nice place to read. Good value. Has some individual character.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2022

    9.0
    Lovely, cozy hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I liked everything about it. The decoration, the attention, ...the room was clean and quiet and with a comfortable bed, plus nice places to have a meal or shop close by, and not far at all from the very centre.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2022

    9.0
    Ideal. What I needed for one night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good value. Hotel is well maintained and welcoming. Centrally located. Garage provision for my motorbike. Excellent breakfast and friendly staff. I only stopped for one night en-Route to a different destination.

    Stayed in March 2022

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