Reviews of Académie Hôtel Lyon 4 stars
6 Rue Lainerie, 5th arr., 69005 Lyon, France
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Reviewed: 3 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 September 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewA lovely hotel and great location.
Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful renovated building, a real architectural gem. It was comfortable for a family of four, with two bathrooms. Good location in the old city. Friendly staff.
Parking was not easy, but it worked.
Dear Aaron, We thank you for your comment. We are delighted that your stay at Académie Hôtel fullfilled your expectations. We will be pleased to welcome you back you and your family for a next visit in Lyon. Best regards, The front desk
Reviewed: 13 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewIt was in a great location and the building is well appointed and clean throughout.
The size of the room was too small be at all comfortable. There was no space to sit at, or to lay out one’s things. The windows looked out into the stairwell and so the curtains had to be shut the whole time to get any privacy - but then the small room felt even more claustrophobic. There was no natural light. The shower room was so small it was difficult to drive oneself without contorting into wild shapes. I find all this at odds with the pride I paid.
Dear Niall, We are sorry that your stay at Académie Hôtel didn't match your expectations. You booked for a Classique room which is not located in stairwell but has the view in the inside courtyard. The building recently renovated is a 14th century so this is a typical building with the traboule. We are aware that it is not very bright but this is also the charm of the ancient. If you want to have more space, dont hesitate to book next time for one of our suite. Best regards, The reception
Dear Niall, We are sorry that your stay at Académie Hôtel didn't match your expectations. You booked for a Classique room which is not located in stairwell but has the view in the inside courtyard. The building recently renovated is a … Show more
Reviewed: 3 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe breakfast. If it was not for the employees, the thing was a disaster. No buffet, limited selections. Terrible.
Dera Marco Vx, Thank you for your comment. You've enjoyed your stay at Académie Hôtel though you disliked the breakfast. The Académie Hôtel is in an ancient renovated building so we can't offer a buffet but a breakfast with a menu and all the products are local and bio. We hope to welcome you for another stay in Lyon. Best regards, The reception
Dera Marco Vx, Thank you for your comment. You've enjoyed your stay at Académie Hôtel though you disliked the breakfast. The Académie Hôtel is in an ancient renovated building so we can't offer a buffet but a breakfast with a menu … Show more
Reviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLocation was great
The parking was very difficult to access, not helped by the closing of the gate too quick to allow access, please have thoughts for the weary traveller
Dear Sinead, We are delighted you've loved your stay at Académie Hôtel. The location of the hotel in the center of the old town is perfect to enjoy the restaurants, bars and visits . We wish you a very nice day and we'll be happy to have you as a guest for your next stay in Lyon. Kind regards, The reception
Dear Sinead, We are delighted you've loved your stay at Académie Hôtel. The location of the hotel in the center of the old town is perfect to enjoy the restaurants, bars and visits . We wish you a very nice day and we'll be happy … Show more
Reviewed: 24 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLovely little hotel in a historical building, right in the very centre of old Lyon. Fabulous breakfast in the morning and very friendly staff (we even got a room upgrade).
Some of the rooms are a little on the small side, but for a city trip and value for money, this is a real find.
Dear Dagmar, We thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. We are happy you loved your stay , especially the hotel and its perfect location in the old town. Also we are happy you liked the breakfast, that's a good start for the day with bio and local products. We appreciate you enjoyed your upgrade so you could enjoy the space of one of our suite. We wish you a nice day. Best regards, the recepetion
Dear Dagmar, We thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. We are happy you loved your stay , especially the hotel and its perfect location in the old town. Also we are happy you liked the breakfast, that's a good start for the … Show more
Reviewed: 23 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewExcellent location, stylish, great staff.
Small double rooms.
Reviewed: 22 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewIts location and quirkiness
VERY small room and breakfast location
Reviewed: 12 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewGreat character. Excellent location. Staff were friendly.
Nothing
Reviewed: 30 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewEverything
No bidet
Reviewed: 28 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewLocation
Rooms too small
Dear Christine, We thank you for your comment. You liked the location of the Académie Hôtel in the heart of the old town. We hope to see you for your next stay in Lyon, maybe you could try one of our Suite to have more space. Best regards, The front desk
Dear Christine, We thank you for your comment. You liked the location of the Académie Hôtel in the heart of the old town. We hope to see you for your next stay in Lyon, maybe you could try one of our Suite to have more space. Best regard… Show more
Reviewed: 26 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 June 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewRoom, location, fresh/hot croissants during breakfast, staff's friendliness helpfulness and responsiveness, science decor
A/C wasn't cold enough, a fan would've helped (would've opened the window but there were insects flying in)
Dear NP, We thank you for your comment. We are very pleased that you loved your stay at Académie Hôtel for its breakfast which is made of local and bio products and also its location in the center of the old town. Unfortunately, the air conditionning wasn't cold enough for you, next time don't hesitate to ask help from our staff who is always happy to help. We hope to see you for yout next stay in Lyon. Best regards, Emilie
Dear NP, We thank you for your comment. We are very pleased that you loved your stay at Académie Hôtel for its breakfast which is made of local and bio products and also its location in the center of the old town. Unfortunately, the air c… Show more
Reviewed: 3 June 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
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