Grand Hôtel des Brotteaux Lyon Centre – Handwritten Collection ★★★★

Built in 1911, the Art Nouveau exterior of Hôtel Mercure Lyon Centre Brotteaux **** stretches around the corner of a typically wide, French-styled boulevard, where lines of ornately etched windows form orderly rows, showing off delicately patterned cast-iron balconies. Carved characters adorn the stone facade in a display of decorative artistry emblematic of the time, but stepping inside will reveal a far more contemporary affair, with brightly renovated rooms providing a cosy and neutral space to relax.

Wake to your complimentary newspaper before enjoying a full buffet breakfast with fresh local produce. Included as part of your stay, you can choose to dine in the colourful breakfast room or, for an extra holiday indulgence, opt for breakfast in bed. At this modern, sleek and comfortable hotel, the focus is on providing high quality and creating a convenient, central base from which to explore the delights of Lyon, all of which are on its doorstep.

Surrounded by fine restaurants, this area of the city is particularly a foodie’s heaven (though Lyon generally is. too). You can try gastronomic specialties, from rosette lyonnaise to more exotic pistachio sausage. Shopaholics will also find hours of entertainment exploring the boutiques and branded stores on Cours Vitton, just minutes away from the hotel. And further afield, Lyon’s best-known sights can be easily reached through an extensive transport network. If location is key during your stay in Lyon, this is your place!