Hôtel Charlemagne by Happyculture

Hotels
HappyCulture
8.2 (8826 reviews)
23 Cours Charlemagne , Lyon , fr

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Business center
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and helpful service
Convenient location
Good breakfast options
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room size not consistent
Amenities availability problems

Categories

Cleanliness
6.45
Multiple mentions of cleanliness issues, including dirty furniture and unkept bathrooms.
Service
9.45
Service is frequently highlighted as friendly and helpful with positive experiences noted.
Location
9.45
Convenient location with easy access to public transport, received positive remarks.
Room Quality
7.45
Mixed sentiments about room sizes and amenities, but noted to be spacious in some cases.
Amenities
7.45
Issues with availability of certain amenities like a pool table and heating problems reported.
Value for Money
8.45
Feedback suggests the hotel offers reasonable value but several guests found shortcomings.
Food and Beverage
8.45
Breakfast offerings viewed positively, though some issues about quality mentioned.
Overall Experience
8.45
General positive feedback, with some significant concerns brought up.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 17:42

Property Description

Central Location in Lyon:
Hôtel Charlemagne is conveniently situated in central Lyon, just a short stroll away from major transportation hubs, making it an ideal choice for travelers looking to explore the city with ease.

Comfortable Accommodation:
Experience a comfortable stay at Hôtel Charlemagne with air-conditioned rooms featuring modern amenities like satellite TV and en suite facilities. Upgrade to a room with a private balcony for a touch of luxury during your stay.

Dining and Entertainment Options:
Start your day with a delicious breakfast buffet and savor regional cuisine at La Bibliothèque restaurant. Unwind at Le Mélèze bar's outdoor terrace with a refreshing drink, creating memorable moments during your stay.

Ready to experience the charm of Lyon at Hôtel Charlemagne? Book your stay now and create unforgettable memories in the heart of the city.

Important information:

Please note that the supervised car park is located 150 metres from the hotel.

Please note that only the Superior Double/Twin Room can accommodate an extra bed. Extra bed must be requested in advance and is for a child aged 13 years and younger.

The library and restaurant are to be reserved beforehand.

Please note that the Breakfast buffet is not available between mid october and mid january due to renovation. We will offer you a to go formula during that period.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LYS

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 8826 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.45
Service: 9.45
Location: 9.45
Room Quality: 7.45
Amenities: 7.45
Value for Money: 8.45
Food and Beverage: 8.45
Overall Experience: 8.45
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Annette couple gb
9
2026-09-12 via Nuitee
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Jeferson family_with_children jp
8
2026-09-12 via Nuitee
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OLIVIER solo_traveller fr
7
Pros:

emplacement intéressant entre la gare de Perrache et Confluences. Chambre spacieuse, propre, avec une très bonne literie. Salle de bains pratique, et WC séparés.

Cons:

hôtel dans son jus, déco années 80 à rafraîchir. pas de bouteille d'eau ni de frigo dans la chambre (mais une fontaine à eau au rez-de-chaussée). petit-déjeuner moyen pour un 4 étoiles (pas de yaourts ni de salade de fruits notamment). du coup, rapport qualité-prix un peu décevant au global.

2026-09-12 via Nuitee
G
George couple ca
2
Don’t stay there
Cons:

Being in renovation was not disclosed
Too old in everything
Neighborhood questionable

2026-09-12 via Nuitee
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yumiko extended_group jp
6
2026-09-11 via Nuitee
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Nancy couple be
5
Komen niet terug in dit hotel
Pros:

Werkzaamheden aan en in hotel

Cons:

Oud

2026-09-11 via Nuitee
M
Marjorie solo_traveller ca
9
An excellent value for your money.
Pros:

Modern, clean, budget friendly and excellent breakfast

2026-09-10 via Nuitee
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Fran_de solo_traveller be
6
Décevant pour un hôtel 4 étoiles
Pros:

- la situation
- la propreté
- la vue depuis la chambre
- le personnel avenant, sympa

Cons:

Nous nous attendions à
- un petit frigo dans la chambre
- une meilleure literie
- une aération efficace de la salle de bain
- le sticker collé sur la table de table de nuit était tout décollé
- le petit déjeuner était frugal. Comme fruits frais il n'y avait que quelques pommes et les œufs n'étaient pas frais.

- il y avait une forte odeur d'humidité dans le sas d'entrée

- de plus nous n'étions pas prévenues via booking que l'hôtel est en travaux.

Tout cela en fonction du nombre d'étoiles décernées à l'hôtel : 4.

2026-09-10 via Nuitee
M
Madhurie couple gb
7
Will be looking for other properties by Happy Culture as we were very satisfied and it met our requi
Pros:

Did not feel at all like a budget option. It had absolutely everything required for an overnight stay. Currently undergoing refurbishment but we did not experience any discomfort. Very friendly and obliging staff. Good level of cleanliness .

Cons:

Perhaps a better selection of teas and coffees as well as a cookie or two!

2026-09-09 via Nuitee
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DJuan family_with_children us
8
Lyon...a Hidden Gem?
Pros:

We appreciated the proximity to the metro station and the tram nearby. We loved that there was a filtered water station for refilling water bottles. The view was very nice from the 4th floor balcony in our room, and the room itself was very aesthetically pleasing. The front desk concierge was friendly and helpful. The design of hotel's architecture was pretty cool and was good to see that they were constructing and expanding the hotel during our stay.

Cons:

The elevator is quite small, and we didn't like the door after the opening elevator doors that you had to push to get off the elevator as it was a bit heavy and inconvenient when you had multiple bags to pull out.

The A/C needs ALOT of work. Our initial room on the seventh floor was a boiling 27.5 degrees Celsius which in the U.S. is equivalent to 81.5 degrees Fahrenheit! We were told that the A/C would catch up and it's due to the hot outside temperature...it did NOT catch up.
Needless to say, a call was made to the front desk to investigate and after the investigation, the room's curtains to the balcony were shut, thermostat was lowered to 10 degrees and still no improvement. At this point, we ended up getting changed to the fourth floor room which was only about a 2.5 degrees difference on the thermostat.

The other issue we noted was the bathroom. The tub height was too high to enter which is a hazard for people with impairments. The shower door was inadequate to prevent water from leaking out the tub from the flexible shower head, and additionally, the positioning of the tub spout and knobs are a good way to bang your legs if you move incorrectly in the tub.

2026-09-09 via Nuitee
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antonina barbara solo_traveller it
8
2026-09-07 via Nuitee
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Bronwyn couple nz
7
Overall happy, staff were great and very helpful. Good aircon room (35deg days outside), wished we had been closer to th
Pros:

Spacious very clean room, good to have a bath

Cons:

Toilet space is small. Plastic sheeting under base sheet was unnecessary and noisy

2026-09-07 via Nuitee
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Giulia couple it
7
Un pò distante dal centro, ma raggiungibile con la metro
Pros:

La stanza con vista

Cons:

Il bagno piccolissimo

2026-09-07 via Nuitee
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Tim couple au
9
Lovely
Pros:

Very clean & comfortable. Staff were excellent, friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Ver clean and comfortable room. Location was good.

2026-09-06 via Nuitee
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celine solo_traveller fr
9
2026-09-06 via Nuitee
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Piera solo_traveller it
8
Pros:

Facilità di raggiungere il centro con i mezzi pubblici, parcheggio coperto vicino a prezzo onesto , colazione abbastanza varia

Cons:

Stanza ampia , ma gabinetto angusto e separato da stanza con vasca con doccia e lavandino...e in Francia niente bidet

2026-09-06 via Nuitee
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Villy solo_traveller ch
10
Beautiful view quite and comfortable
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-06 via Nuitee
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Anja solo_traveller dk
7
Beliggenhed tæt på det hele
Pros:

Beliggenhed, dejligt stort rent værelse.

Cons:

De var i gang med renovering, uden det stod nogen steder.
Desværre var croissanter og kaffen ikke så gode, og brød lørdag morgen var meget tørt, som det var fra dagen før

2026-09-05 via Nuitee
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Daniel solo_traveller de
8
Pros:

Das Personal hat sich wirklich bemüht alles für den Kunden zu erledigen. Hotel ist im Umbau nicht schön.

Cons:

Das uns das Hotel vorher nicht rechtzeitig Bescheid gegeben hat,dass das Hotel eine Baustelle ist.Fanden wir nicht gut.Nach unserer Beschwerde wurde uns am nächsten Tag ein anderes Zimmer im siebten Stock gegeben und nicht noch im zweiten Stock ( Baulärm) weiter zu sein.Da man leider keinen bei Booking.com erreichen konnte und man sich auch nicht gemeldet hat ( Rückruf) haben wir es selber erledigen. Hilfe von euch(Booking.com) da hätten wir uns gefreut.

2026-09-05 via Nuitee
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Zakaria couple fr
10
Le personnel très gentil je recommande
Pros:

Tout

Cons:

Rien

2026-09-05 via Nuitee