This hotel was universally declared perfect for our short break, Central, very good breakfast, Rooms, while small were spotless. Tea coffee facilities provided. Staff was friendly and very helpful when recommending places to eat. A word of warning,however. There is a night club across the street. I would suggest asking for a room at the back. At the weekend there... More

Location is the best thing about this hotel. It is located in the heart of Lyon, close to shops, restaurants and Bellecour, the most famous square of the city. However, the rooms need to be renovated and get a decent air-conditioning system asap. Some of the bathroom tiles were dislocated and it was not possible to open the room window.... More

Rooms are small, service friedndly, clean rooms, good located, you can reach all important sites by foot including the old town in a few minutes. Beakfast expensive, outside in a french cafee you find simpler solutions. Die Zimmer sind klein aber sauber, service gut und freundlich, gut gelegen, alles in wenigen Minuten zu Fuss erreichbar, Frühstück teuer More

Our extended family of five took two rooms (standard double and junior suite) for a short overnight stay in Lyon. The Mercure Plaza Republique is in a good location to walk to most major sites of interest. Clean and safe public parking was nearby (within about a block), but as most other reviewers have noted, it gets pretty expensive -... More

For a short break in Lyon, this hotel is conveniently near all major shopping, the Opera, Tourist Office etc.and only 20 minutes across the river from Vieux Lyon with its cathedral and hosts of restaurants. We booked a "junior suite" which was an odd-shaped room at the rear of the hotel, with a small window in one corner, a huge... More

My wife and I stayed here for two nights in October 2011. Although it is not the most spacious, room is clean and bed is comfortable. It is in a good central location, just off the main promenade in Presqu'ile. Many good restaurants and tourist sites within walking distance. More

We have stayed at this hotel in the past. It is a great location where you can walk to all the downtown shops and restaurants. The rooms are comfortable and the staff are friendly. Too bad the bar is closed on the weekends. More

Despite being in a town centre location on a busy street, the room was VERY quiet, thanks to the excellent double-glazing. No traffic noise to keep you awake - very unusual in a city centre. Room was very clean and well equipped. English speaking staff were very polite and willing to meet our request, such as leaving our luggage in... More

Excellent restaurant recommendations, friendly staff, free internet, great location, flexible check-out time, and reasonable price all made the negatives unimportant: small room and expensive breakfast. More