Stayed for three nights with my wife-The reception on the second floor with no lift (which we were aware of) seemed a long way with two heavy cases.The entrance is not on the lovely square but in a fairly grotty side street-the pictures are misleading.Continental breakfast was very good value.

Main plus the location -very central to all local sights but a 100 euro return trip from the airport .

Room was basic - but clean

I just recently returned fro a visit to Lyon, a beautiful French city, especially at night. The Hotel du Theater was recommended in a guide book. There is no lift and you have to walk two flights to reach the lobby and I had to walk two more flights up (4 total) to my room with 2 heavy suitcases and no help. The pluses for the hotel is that it is clean, and the location is terrific, right in the the center of the old town with a short walk to wonderful sites. The wireless is free. I did not pay for the Sunday morning breakfast of 6 euros for coffee, juice and bread. A travel tip: there are not many places opened on Sunday morning, so if you want breakfast, you may need to pay the price. The staff was nice about directions, etc.

We had a room with a veiw of the theatre, the room was large bright and airy, the bed was very comfortable and the staff were pleasant and helpful. All this and the price was excellant, beautiful location just a short walk from the old town. All hotels should be like this! Our only dissapointment..... we could only stop 1 night.

This hotel is great for a one night stay. The location is ideal to access the tourist sights of Old Lyon. There is a large underground car park nearby which was easy to find driving in with limited directions and no sat nav and cost around €20 for 24 hours. The room was large enough and clean with 2 beds & bathroom and a fan provided which we needed in the heat. Less able travellers should be aware that there is no lift so at least 3 flights of stairs to climb but most people shouldn't find this a problem. I would recommend this for a short stay.