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Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, 8-minute walk to Lyon Confluence Shopping Center

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Superior Double or Twin Room (Courtyard View or City View ) | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
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Superior Double or Twin Room (Courtyard View or City View ) | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture sits in central Lyon, offering a charming coffee shop and the delightful La Bibliothèque restaurant. Travelers appreciate the in-room WiFi, sunny terrace, and helpful staff. The Textile Museum and Bellecour Square are just a short walk away.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room (Courtyard View or City View ) | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Superior Double or Twin Room (Courtyard View or City View )

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room (Courtyard View or City View) | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Double or Twin Room (Courtyard View or City View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(46 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
23 Cours Charlemagne, Lyon, Rhone, 69002

What's nearby

  • Lyon Confluence Shopping Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bellecour Square - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Musée des Confluences - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Lyon National Opera - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Place des Archives - 2 min walk
  • Lyon Perrache Station - 4 min walk
  • Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Les vieux garçons - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nelsao Lyon Perrache - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Galata - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Avarello - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Platypus Brewpub - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture

Upscale hotel near Lyon Confluence Shopping Center
Located close to Textile Museum and Bellecour Square, Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site French cuisine restaurant, La Bibliothèque, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a 24-hour business center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff, and free newspapers
  • A banquet hall, meeting rooms, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 117 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 80-cm HDTVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking; discounts available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; EUR 16 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • La Bibliothèque
  • Le Mélèze

Things to do

  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 80-cm LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 16 per person
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

Hotel Charlemagne Lyon
Charlemagne Lyon
Best Western Hotel Charlemagne
Best Western Hôtel Charlemagne

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture located?

Located in Lyon City Centre, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Lyon Confluence Shopping Center and Textile Museum. Bellecour Square and Musée des Confluences are also within 1 mi (2 km). Place des Archives is only a 2-minute walk and Sainte-Blandine Tram Stop is 3 minutes.

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