Hotel du Simplon

3.0 star property
3-star eco-certified hotel near Bellecour Square
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Triple Room | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 16 per person)
Flat-screen TV
Reception
Front of property

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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11 rue Duhamel, Lyon, Rhone, 69002
  • Bellecour Square
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place des Terreaux
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Part Dieu Mall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Lyon (LYS-Saint-Exupery)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 116 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Quadruple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Lyon

Heart of Lyon.A stay at this Lyon City Centre hotel places you steps from Place Carnot and within a 5-minute walk of Historic Site of Lyon. Textile Museum and Saint Martin d'Ainay Abbey are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Bellecour Square - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Place des Terreaux - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Hôtel de Ville de Lyon - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Part Dieu Mall - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Ampere-Victor Hugo Station - 5 min walk
  • Lyon Perrache Station - 6 min walk
  • Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L'Alerte Rouge - ‬6 min walk
  • McDonald's
  • ‪Cuisine et Dependances - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Viktor - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Subway Gare Perrache - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel du Simplon

3-star eco-certified hotel near Bellecour Square
Hotel du Simplon offers its guests a library, multilingual staff, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. WiFi is free in public spaces. The eco-certified Hotel du Simplon also features laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and room service (during limited hours). Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Lyon hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 37 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Hotel du Simplon offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. This Lyon hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Covered self parking on site (EUR 40 per night)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; EUR 16 for adults and EUR 8 for children

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle tours
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 15 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 15.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.65 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 16 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 40 per night
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel du Simplon to the airport?

Hotel du Simplon is 22 mi (30-min drive) away from the Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel du Simplon?

As of Aug 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel du Simplon on Sep 7, 2025 start from $80.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel du Simplon have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel du Simplon.

How close is Hotel du Simplon to the beach?

This hotel is 10.6 mi (21-min drive) from Plage de la Mama and 14 mi (32-min drive) from Plage de l'Atol'. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel du Simplon offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel du Simplon, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 16 for adults and EUR 8 for children. It's available on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel du Simplon?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Le Pharaon Casino (7-min drive) and Casino Le Lyon Vert (13-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel du Simplon?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Hotel du Simplon?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 40 per night.

Does Hotel du Simplon have a pool?

Hotel du Simplon does not have a pool.

Does Hotel du Simplon have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel du Simplon to downtown Lyon?

Hotel du Simplon is 1 mi away from Lyon.

Hotel du Simplon Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 371 out of 982 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 441 out of 982 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 982 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 982 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 982 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room had no fridge and the hotel had no ice, very inconvenient!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Qiong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is at a prime location. However the toilet has a strong odor and the hair dryer is a joke because it constantly shuts off after overheating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
its clean enough but the upper bunk bed I think its too dangerous even for my 10 yo. The guardrails is too low as the mattress is too thick. The family room decor is a bit dated compare to the other rooms I can see in photo but clean enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for your kindness 😘
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

cynthia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not sure why we were not offering the vip benefit
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay in Lyon

The stay was good and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We appreciated the warm greeting from Clotilde. The hotel is near the tram (roughly two blocks away) and the metro. The breakfast buffet is filling and costs e16.00/person. There are patisseries nearby and the U Express grocery store if you’d rather not have breakfast at the hotel. Please don’t complain about the size of the rooms! This is Europe and a charming hotel. If you want it super-sized, then go to the States. We had a lovely stay, in a quiet neighborhood and felt like one of the locals.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Pakize

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Robert

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We booked a superior room for the bath tub on the Hotels. Com picture. They gave us a little static upon check in about not having to provide it for us, despite me spending $16 more for it. Then the elevator is not working and we have to carry luggage 3 floors… not a professional property. No coffee maker either. Unusual for 2024.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in a double room for 3 nights and thought the place was very clean and comfortable. The hotel is a little tired in places but a great location for transport hubs and exploring the city. Good value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a modest three star hotel and, at least in the case of my room, has small rooms. However the room was compact and designed to make maximum use of the available space. Everything was immaculate and the staff friendly and helpful. The breakfast buffet is modest but tasteful. In short it offers excellent value for a hotel of this level.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Liked: Amenities
Lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient and clean for family

We loved our visit to Hotel du Simplon. The hotel is a few blocks from fantastic restaurants and a shopping district. It is also a block from running/biking paths along the river. We loved exploring Lyon from the convenience of Hotel du Simplon. The room was perfect for our family of four - bunk beds and a queen. Everything was clean. The staff was knowledgeable and gave us great recommendations. Wonderful hotel. Lots of convenient and safe garage parking available three blocks from hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy, ETOBICOKE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So homey and clean. Nice little breakfast area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

JOE

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
No coffee/tea facilities in the room. Paid more for less due to environmental focus. Rip off!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Cindy

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
I got bite from mosquito, there's 3 to 4 of them in my room 😑
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tarik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was comfortable, older style with some internal upgrades. Unfortunately we needed parking and the price was increased to 35 euros per night (about $56 Australian), which is a lot, so we saved a bit by skipping the 16 euro per person breakfast and ate elsewhere for a lot less.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frederic

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very well located and the rooms extremely clean. We will book it again for our next stay in the beautiful city of Lyon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malak

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024