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5 Place Saint Paul, 69005 Lyon, France
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Ranked #55 of 156 hotels in Lyon
3.5 of 5 stars 95 Reviews
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Lausanne, Switzerland
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“A charming hotel in the old city of Lyon ... but !”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011
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The Collège Hotel in Lyon is a very funny place in Lyon. I discovered it in a design magazine and was totally seduced by the idea. All the deco in the Hotel is directly inspired by the school mood of the fifties, the breakfast place, witth school tables, the lounge with large sofas and an old tv, a lot of pictures and so on, even in the rooms.
The room we had, at the highest level of price for this 3 stars hotel, around 155 euros without the breakfast (+ 12 euros per person if I remember well, and not exceptional) + free wifi. It was brand new, totally repainted in white, with a new toilett and shower (in one place). But the furnitures are really minimalist. The room is tiny, just the place for a double bed, 2 lamps, and a kind of small wardrobe.
we planned to stay only one night during the week end, it was ok. But, even if the people is really gentle and give you all the advices you could need on the city, even if the hotel is very well located. I really consider, comparing with other hotels in Lyon, that it is too expensive for what you get. And I think that the real charm of an hotel is also, specially for a free private time, linked with the space and the dimensions of the room where you will sleep, but also where you would appreciate to rest between 2 excursions.
Not really the case here

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Loved the hotel, loved Lyon”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 September 2011

Great hotel and location. Hip, modern and funky rooms, great to explore the local restaurants!

Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
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Toronto, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Good location, clean rooms”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 July 2011
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We stayed in this hotel last week and found it to be perfect if you want to stay in Lyon for one night. Every floor has a old fashion fridge with bottles of water or pop for guest to use as they need. The rooms are very clean, great showers, free wifi as well as flat screen tv with lots of channels. The second floor has also a great roof top for guests to use. That was a good stop and would recommend if you need a place to stay right in old Lyon. Watch for parking, it cost us 22 euros at a public parking across the street.

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  • Stayed July 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Copenhagen, Denmark
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
“Minimalistic, different, but very noisy”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2011
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You either love it or hate it. The rooms are very minimalistic, all in white, industrial chairs, lamps etc. The lounge and breakfast room are very beautiful and special. The breakfast was ok, nothing to remember. The staff was very kind, spoke good English and had very good tips about Lyon. The area around the hotel is full of bars and it is extremely noisy in the night time, so remember a pair of earplugs.
The hotel is very well located, I loved almost everything about it and about Lyon in general.
Wi fi didn't work in the room, only down in the lobby.
Most rooms equipped with a bath tub. And with a lovely balcony.
The hotel was very clean.
I would definitely recommend it, but once again: don't forget the earplugs.

  • Stayed May 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Fribourg, Switzerland
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“We liked it, maybe we might come back”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2011

The place is alright though, i would say the price is a little expensive and the rooms are tight
Beds are comfortable

  • Stayed November 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 5 Place Saint Paul, 69005 Lyon, France
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