Lyon

Four 14th- to 17th-century houses wrapped around a traboule (secret passage) with preserved features like Italianate loggias make this an exquisite place to stay. — Lonely Planet

This distinguished, centrally located hotel offers comfortable, quiet rooms. Its interior atmosphere takes their cue from the opera, right down to the bar's décor. — Gayot

I had to smile when staff at Mama Shelter told me the place was not a hotel but 'un lieu de vie' – a living space. — The Telegraph

Craving a flashback to your school days? There is no dandier address than Collège Hôtel, housed in an elegant 1930s building near Vieux Lyon. — The Telegraph

In business since 1895, this timeless visiting card offers Lyon's ultimate in luxury, enveloping you in its stylish salons (lounges) and exquisite fabrics and furnishings. — Lonely Planet

It plays host to any number of political and social events, and is conveniently located in the center of town. — Gayot

Business hotel where the reception is on the 32nd floor of the 'crayon' (pencil) skyscraper! In some of the rooms the view over the town is exceptional. — Michelin Guide

Overlooking the Saône in Vieux Lyon, this hotel dates in part from the 16th century, when it was a meeting place for theatrical troupes. — Frommer's

Occupying a superb Old Town location, in one of the city’s oldest buildings... this age-old hotel is well worth a punt. — Rough Guide

Imposing hotel in glass and brick with a business centre. Very well-equipped rooms and suites overlooking the Tete-d'Or Park or the Rhone. — Michelin Guide

Located in the heart of the old town, this hotel's attractive guest quarters are decorated with silks from individual Lyon mills. — Gayot

With the opening of Villa Maïa, there’s a hotel that feels right in a reinvigorated Lyon. — Condé Nast Traveler

A hotel in a residential building is rather unusual. Pleasant rooms including a very attractive junior suite on the fifth floor. — Michelin Guide

Superbly designed for leisure and business travellers alike, Okko Lyon fuses sassy urban interior design with smart hi-tech wizardry and well thought-out functionality. — The Telegraph

Sitting on an elegant square opposite the Théâtre des Célestins, this intimate hotel has a sense of traditional theatrical chic. — Fodor's

This late 19C hotel right in the middle of the town centre has charming rooms (parquet flooring and fireplace in some). — Michelin Guide

HO36 is the latest addition to Lyon’s riverside neighbourhood Guillotière, where art galleries and trendy bars rub shoulders with Chinese takeaways and African hairdressers. — Wallpaper

Run by Lyonnais photographer Frédéric Jean, the three spacious tower rooms and self-catering apartment of this delightful chambre d'hôte have centuries of history behind every nook and cranny. — Lonely Planet

This is one of the more surprising values in the city, within long walking distance of most sights. Business travelers searching for a midrange offering will be pleased here. — Star Service