A 2-star place in the Guillotière region of inner Lyon, the Carrés Pegases is handily located for most areas. Although not as shiny and new as its website implies, the hotel is well set-up with good facilities.

The rooms are a decent size (we were upgraded to a duplex studio), with ensuite bathrooms and a small kitchenette. There is a Lidl supermarket just up the road for self caterers, and numerous cafes, bars and restaurants within walking distance.

Unfortunately, the wi-fi access is not free, in contrast to an increasing number of hotels these days. We were also unfortunate to arrive on a day when their electronic systems were down, causing some anxious late night moments as all the details we entered into the automated check-in system failed to be recognised.

Whilst the hot water was that yellow-brown colour often seen in France, the shower worked well. It would have been nicer if a proper cabinet replaced the clingy shower curtain, but it served our needs.

Whilst we weren’t super impressed with the hotel, the location was good, and the price reasonable. The buffet breakfast available looked to be OK, but at €8.50 per person, self-catering was the better option for us.

Worth considering for a few days in Lyon.

The rooms are really nice, they are like small apartments, spacious and with kitchen. All the conforts are provided. Location is good, it's not really in the centre but you can reach it with just 10minutes walking. The staff was friendly but the reception is not open all the times so there might be problems to collect your luggage.