Le Boulevardier vs Sofitel Lyon Bellecour
Both properties are praised by expert writers. Overall, Sofitel Lyon Bellecour is the choice of most reviewers compared to Le Boulevardier. Sofitel Lyon Bellecour ranks #26 in Lyon with accolades from 2 reviewers like Gayot, Michelin Guide.
Le Boulevardier
5 rue de la Fromagerie, 69001 Lyon
From $95 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Flatscreen TV
- Express check-in / check-out
- Soundproof rooms
Lonely Planet
"Le Boulevardier is a bargain 11-room hotel with snug, spotless rooms. It's up a steep spiral staircase above a cool little bistro and jazz club of the same name, which doubles as reception."
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Rough Guide
"A rare central budget find, the rooms here are generally fairly spartan...but they’re clean and bright."
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Note, though, that the stairs are steep and there’s no lift.
Sofitel Lyon Bellecour
20, quai Gailleton, 69002 Lyon
From $177 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"A luxurious and elegant Sofitel in a contemporary building with futuristic facilities. Bill Clinton stayed in the presidential suite here."
Star Service
"This might be one of the uglier buildings in the city, but the bright contemporary interiors are lovely, one reason it is one of the city's best bets for both business and leisure travelers."
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Be sure to request a recently renovated room.
Gayot
"It plays host to any number of political and social events, and is conveniently located in the center of town."
Oyster
Luxury
"The Sofitel Lyon Bellecour is a luxury property well-located in Lyon, overlooking the Rhône, an easy walk to restaurants, shops, and sights."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"Five-star comfort is a given at Lyon's premier business hotel, at home in a 1960s building overlooking the Rhône River in the heart of the city."
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