About Sofitel Lyon Bellecour
Sofitel Lyon Bellecour is a 164-room 5-star hotel located right in the heart of Lyon. The hotel’s central location offers panoramic views of the city. Place Bellecour and its luxury boutiques is just a quarter of mile away.
The rooms are fully equipped with flat-screen TVs with multiple satellite channels, a minibar, and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms offer scenic views of the magnificent River Rhone.
Guests can relax and unwind in the hotel’s lounge area that features unique flower motifs painted on the walls. A 24-hour desk and a full-service spa with a Turkish hammam are available.
There are two on-site restaurants: Les Trois Domes, a Michelin-starred restaurant that offers guests gourmet meals, and Le Silk restaurant that serves traditional French cuisine. Melhor bar offers excellent views of the city.
The famous Fine Art Museum, the bustling Bellecour Metro Station, and historic district of Lyon are just 1.6km from the hotel.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Meticulously clean with great river views.
Hotel Sofitel Lyon Bellecour truly lives up to its reputation as an oasis in the city. The rooms are meticulously clean, and take luxury to another level with their elegant décor, comfy king-sized beds, Hermes toiletries, and motorized blinds. Contemporary rooms sport a living room and offer great views of River Rhone.
positive:
Authentic, personal customer service.
The staff here has built a reputation as being exceptionally warm, with everybody from the concierge to the hotel manager being always eager to please. Unlike the case with many large hotels, the check in and check out process is fast and efficient.
positive:
Perfect location.
The central location of the hotel means that many points of interest are close by. The main square is a few minutes' walk away while old town and the shopping district are nearby.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Rooms showing their age.
Some guests have reported that the rooms here are rather small and are beginning to show their age. Some of the doors are outdated and the card keys don't work properly.
negative:
Junior suites not well kept.
The hotel's has junior suites that offer good views of River Rhone. Some guests, however, have reported that no hot water is provided in these suites while the furniture is outmoded.
negative:
Can be noisy at times.
While the central location of Hotel Sofitel Lyon Bellecour is a big advantage when it comes to exploring Lyon and various points of interest, this unfortunately means that it can get noisy which can be distracting for guests.