BAYARD BELLECOUR, Lyon – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Historic Bellecour Location
Hotel Bayard Bellecour sits on Place Bellecour, Lyon's largest square, 900 meters from Perrache train station. The property is 2 km from Basilica of Notre Dame de Fourvière and 1 km from Cathedral Saint Jean Baptiste. Place des Jacobins is 500 meters away, while Musée Gadagne and Musée d'Histoire de Lyon are within 1 km. The hotel provides access to Metro Line D at Vieux Lyon station for city exploration.
Unique Themed Rooms
The 26 rooms feature period furniture, parquet or carpeted floors, and individual decor inspired by Lyon's historical figures. All accommodations include air conditioning, premium bedding, free WiFi, and either flat-screen TVs or digital tablets. Some rooms offer Bellecour Square views, working fireplaces, or open-plan bathrooms with bathtubs. Upper-floor rooms are accessible by elevator, while first-floor rooms require staircase access.
Local Breakfast Buffet
Breakfast is served daily from 7:00 to 11:00 in the dining room, featuring homemade pastries, local cheeses and charcuterie, organic honey, fresh fruit, and eggs prepared to order. Pastry chef Marine creates seasonal recipes using regional products. Room service breakfast is available from 7:30, and packed breakfasts can be arranged for early departures. Monthly teatime events offer scones, sweet and savory treats with Human & Tea selections.
24-Hour Guest Services
The reception operates 24 hours with multilingual staff (French, English, Spanish, Italian). Services include free luggage storage, business corner with internet-connected laptop and printer, and personalized tourist information books. The hotel provides dental kits, sewing kits, luggage scales, and irons upon request. Taxi bookings and private garage parking (€40/night) at Hotel Alexandra, 600 meters away, can be arranged.
Accessibility and Practicalities
The hotel entrance requires climbing steps to the first-floor reception, though PMR-accessible rooms are available. No elevator serves first-floor rooms. LPA Poncet public parking is 50 meters away (€40/24 hours). Lyon operates a low-emission zone requiring Crit'Air stickers. Soundproofing measures are implemented throughout, and all rooms are non-smoking. Luggage must be carried to rooms as no porter service is provided.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Car park
- Handicap parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Adults only
- Luggage storage
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- In-room breakfast
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
