Hôtel du Simplon

Hotels
8.2 (2159 reviews)
11 Rue Duhamel , Lyon , FR
+33 4 78 37 41 00

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Clean premises
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Small rooms
High parking fees
Issues with service at breakfast

Categories

Cleanliness
8.16
Very clean overall, but there's a complaint about noise and view-blocking scaffoldings.
Service
8.63
Staff were friendly and helpful, especially Eve and Philip, though there was a mention of some unpleasantries with a receptionist.
Location
8.67
Good location with easy access to the city center.
Room Quality
7.62
Some rooms were cramped and had issues with the bathroom size; overall ambiance is warm.
Amenities
8.15
Amenities were good, but parking is expensive.
Value for Money
7.61
Concerns about pricing versus room size; some value for the quality of breakfast.
Food and Beverage
8.66
Breakfast received high praise for variety and quality.
Overall Experience
8.13
Good experiences overall, marred by some issues with room quality and service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-21 00:04

Property Description

Unique Accommodation in Presqu'île District

At Hôtel du Simplon, each room offers a uniquely decorated space in Lyon’s Presqu'île district, nestled between the Rhone and Saône Rivers. Enjoy en suite rooms with free WiFi, air conditioning, and a private bathroom.

Charming Amenities and Services

Relax in the drawing room with original mosaic floors and a Weimar piano. Benefit from 24-hour front desk service and staff recommendations for nearby dining options. Cyclists can take advantage of bicycle storage in the closed courtyard.

Convenient Location for Exploring Lyon

Conveniently situated between Place Bellecour and Lyon-Perrache railway station, the hotel is a short walk from Ampère Victor Hugo Metro. Explore the city with ease while staying at Hôtel du Simplon.

Book your stay at Hôtel du Simplon for a charming Lyon experience!

Important information:

Please note that a closed private parking is available 984 feet from the property, according to availability and upon reservation. The parking is available from 14:00 on the day of arrival and until 12:00 on the day of departure. Guests are required to check-in before going to the parking.

Please note that a number of services are available for cyclists including:
- a closed courtyard for 4 bicycles maximum
- rental of a parking box for more than 4 bicycles at a EUR 14 extra fee
- free laundry service for cyclists' clothes
- free access to a microwave in the kitchen of the hotel
- a repair kit for your equipment
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: LYS

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 2159 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.16
Service: 8.63
Location: 8.67
Room Quality: 7.62
Amenities: 8.15
Value for Money: 7.61
Food and Beverage: 8.66
Overall Experience: 8.13
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gauthier • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pros:

l endroit de l hotel le confort et le fait qu il ait du personnel jour et nuit. Bien pour la securite

Cons:

personnel accueillant et toujours prêt a rendre service

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Sylvie • solo_traveller • ca
8
Pros:

Facile d'acces depuis la gare. La qualité du petit dejeuner. Excellent rapport qualité prix.

Cons:

Chambre tres petite pour une personne. Peu de rangement.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
• couple • es
8
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Sandrine • solo_traveller • fr
9
Très agréable hôtel près de Perrache
Pros:

Chambre spacieuse, accueil, rez de chaussée accueillant, très bon petit déjeuner varié

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Marie • solo_traveller • fr
10
Hôtel charmant
Pros:

Le personnel ( de la réception, au personnel d'étage jusqu'au veilleur de nuit),est vraiment adorable et à vos petits soins. J'ai eu un problème de bruit dans la rue dans la nuit totalement inhérent à l'hôtel lui au contraire très calme.
Le personnel de l'hôtel a trouvé une solution en me changeant de chambre.
De plus, les petit déjeuner sont très bons avec des bons produits.
Enfin la décoration de l'entrée est très cosy. Je recommande vivement.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • solo_traveller • us
10
Nice location!
Pros:

The Hotel is in a great location. Several walkable plazas are nearby. The tram and train station is very accessible. The staff is very nice and helpful.

Cons:

The tub was a bit awkward. It would be nice to have complimentary coffee in the morning.
And an in room small fridge would be a nice addition to the rooms.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Janice • couple • us
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Staff was friendly and helpful. Location was convenient. Breakfast was good. Beds were fine

Cons:

Very noisy bar scene until 2 AM both nights.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Bart • couple • nl
8
Alleen in Lyon
Pros:

Locatie was prima. De bezienswaardigheden zijn op loopafstand. Eenvoudige kamer. Prima ontbijtbuffet. De badkamer was zeer compact, maar schoon. Ook de mogelijkheid om een parkeerplaats te reserveren is er aanwezig. Aan te raden om dat ook op tijd te doen.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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MONTSERRAT • solo_traveller • es
7
Pros:

El llit era molt comode.i l'atenció del sevei molt bona!!.

Cons:

El bany era mitja llena de 60 cm...amb mampara de roba I sortia aigua fora. L'habitació minuscula i molta olor a pintura.. Penjadors a la pared sense ordre.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Cassandra • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Vivien • couple • ch
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Françoise • couple • fr
9
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Erik • couple • be
6
Voor verbetering vatbaar !
Pros:

Vriendelijk personeel.

Cons:

WiFi was altijd defekt !
Slaapkamer zeer klein. 2- persoonbed smal.
Badkamer is verouderd en had geen echte douche, enkel bad met hoge instap en gordijn voor pseudo-douche.
Afvoer lavabo verstopt.
Ontbijt was karig: eieren, enkel roerei, wansmakelijk klaargemaakt met veel melk en opgeklopt tot mousse. Nooit ontbijtspek. Brood was dikwijls op of geen keuze.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Susanne • extended_group • ch
9
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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tafer • solo_traveller • fr
6
Hotel bien placé / chambre et salle de bains exigues
Pros:

Hotel bien placé pour visiter le vieux lyon.

La decoration a du charme.

Lits confortables

Le petit dejeuner est copieux et varié.

Cons:

la chambrenTriple est tres petite

La salle de bains est minuscule et viellisante. Ce qui n’est pas à la hauteur d’un hotel 3 etoiles.


Le rapport qualite prix n’est pas au rendez a 223 euros la nuit ( parking et petit dejeuner ) je m’attendais à mieux

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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DAVID • extended_group • gb
8
Great traditional hotel in excellent location
Pros:

The hotel is in a really central location so it's easy to get to places.
It has a slightly old fashioned vibe with references to the Simplon Pass and cycling which I liked.
The staff were very pleasant

Cons:

The shower cubicle off the bedroom is very small but works fine. It's a bit like being in a caravan.
The air conditioning was a bit noisy.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Ulrich Junkes • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Mariaelena • solo_traveller • it
10
Ci ritornerò sicuramente se dovrò di nuovo soggiornare a Lione!
Pros:

Posizione ottima sia per raggiungere le varie attrattive non solo con i mezzi ma anche passeggiando. Nella zona è pieno di locali, ristoranti e supermercati. Lo staff gentilissimo e disponibile. Al check in mi era stata assegnata una stanza al piano 3, quando hanno saputo che non uso l'ascensore mi hanno subito dato una stanza al primo piano. Tutto pulitissimo il letto molto comodo e l'aria condizionata funziona a meraviglia.

Cons:

Le stanze non erano proprio insonorizzate.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee