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Precisely renovated in 2023, the Academy offers travelers who stay there a unique hotel experience at the heart of the History of Knowledge. Located in the historic district of Old Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage site, L'Académie offers an ideal location allowing travelers to enjoy direct access to all the tourist activities available to the City of Lyon (museums, monuments, best restaurants and stops…) Designed in a building dating from 1406, this luxury hotel offers 12 rooms and suites in a neat decor inspired by the world of French Academicians who shaped the knowledge of our world. French ceilings, woodwork, solid parquet floors and high-end materials tastefully decorate the rooms and suites of this exceptional establishment. The latter, depending on the category, offer a view of the emblematic cobbled streets of Old Lyon or of a private courtyard. All rooms and suites have private bathrooms. They are air-conditioned, soundproofed and equipped with a TV and free Wi-Fi access. A continental breakfast is served daily for an extra charge. The Academy is also committed to more responsible tourism and is implementing various actions to protect the environment, reduce waste and energy consumption. It has a French window as the main opening and is accessible to people with reduced mobility. Access to the room is via the courtyard of the establishment.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Lyon, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

Breakfast info

Continental

Private parking at the hotel


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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2 single beds
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
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2 large double beds
1 double bed
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Guest reviews
Review score
Guest review summary
This is an automated summary based on 176 reviews from the past 12 months.
Guests loved the <b>central location</b> of the accommodation in Vieux Lyon, perfect for exploring. The staff received praise for their friendliness. <b>Bed comfort</b> was appreciated. However, <b>room size</b> and comfort received mixed reviews, with some finding rooms small. <b>Breakfast</b> also had mixed feedback, with limited options noted.
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Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Lyon

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Clarke
    Ireland Ireland
    A beautiful building, excellent location, friendly and professional staff. They provded me with gluten free bread for breakfast. Nothing was too much trouble.
  • Ba
    Luxembourg Luxembourg
    It is cosy and artistically renovated. It has a spirit of the time.
  • Bernadette
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stylish and comfortable in a great location. Water, coffee and tea available 24/7 and very friendly and helpful staff.
  • Pauline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location in the old town was great. The staff were really friendly, breakfast was lovely and our room was amazing, the family suite was so well equipped and we had plenty of space.
  • Thierry
    Belgium Belgium
    Service was outstanding. breakfast was excellent and very generous.
  • Steve
    Australia Australia
    Very recently refurbished room in modern style. Tiny but functional and size to be expected in this historic hotel absolutely in the heart of the old town. 24 hr staff very friendly, helpful and informative.
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location, historic building and staff helpfulness.
  • Penny
    Sweden Sweden
    The beautiful old building and the location. Very helpful staff who gave us very good tips about what to visit. Also very helpful in storing luggage and even storing our food in the fridge.
  • Beverley
    Australia Australia
    Hotel well located in the old town. Lovely old building that has been beautifully renovated. We were upgraded to a very large room with a King bed and a second room with corner lounge that I assume could be 2 single beds, and 2 bathrooms. Staff...
  • Christopher
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Second stay in a week. Much improved. Was given a room upgrade and air conditioning better. I think the rooms and system are quite new and the staff have not quite got the hang of it yet. Probably will settle down in the warmer...

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Académie Hôtel Lyon
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities

  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Live sport events (broadcast)
    Off-site
  • Live music/performance
    Off-site
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Stand-up comedy
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs € 25 per day.

  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Transport

  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge

Services

  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • 24-hour front desk

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French

House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 300 is required on arrival. That's about HK$ 2,420. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
4 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

A damage deposit of € 300 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.