First thing. The hotel has a 2 Star plaque on the outside of the building, and I think that's fair. It was hot when I arrived, and there was a fan in the room. Merci. Wi-Fi worked great. I usually don't pay for breakfast, and I'm sorry that I didn't. Fresh breads, coffee, and juice were being enjoyed in the lounge. But not to worry, just down the block there are 3 places to buy breakfast pastries, breads, and croissants. Prices ranged for 1 euro for croissants to 5 euro for pastry. Cheap by New York standards. I booked a single room, but didn't expect it to be as small as it was. Solo travelers need to treat themselves to a larger room or suite. There was a desk, a very nice bathroom with great shower, good bedding and towels. Pillow was a little flat for me, but that's the way it is. As for television, there was only 1 English station (France) that kept repeating the news every half hour. Suggestion... please add CNN or BBC. On my first morning, the water didn't drain properly from the shower. The owner promptly took care of the issue and was very apologetic. So much so that he issued me a full credit! Gasp. In the United States I would have been happy with a free breakfast or points, so I appreciated the financial gesture. The owner and his wife were lovely people and it was a pleasure staying here. The subway/tube was a 5 - 8 minute walk. Sights were 10 - 20 minutes depending on where you were headed. For longer distances take public transportation. This hotel is a charming property on a quiet side street in the 2nd Arr. It's a 5 - 10 minute walk to the subway/tube. Most sights were a 10 - 20 minute walk, or you could take public transportation. I would return if and when I return to Lyon.
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