I stayed at Felix d’Ort in Lyon for two nights.
The location is definitely one of its strong points. It’s about a 15–20 minute walk from the main train station and very close to several supermarkets. There are also a few cafés and restaurants nearby, and you can reach the Garibaldi metro station in around 8 minutes, which makes getting around the city quite easy.
The room, however, was disappointing. It’s located on the ground floor of what seems to be an old building converted into a bed and breakfast. While I understand that there was an intense heatwave during my stay, the solution provided was far from ideal. I was given a small, very old portable air conditioner that was extremely noisy. I barely slept for two nights because of the constant loud humming.
When I asked if it was possible to get a quieter unit, I was told there were no alternatives available, as the newer and more powerful devices were already in use in other rooms. That was quite frustrating, especially given the conditions.
Breakfast was also underwhelming. I was told to expect a “French buffet,” but in reality it consisted of bread with chocolate spread, a jar of yogurt, some cheese, a baguette, and a couple of slices of ham, plus American coffee from a thermos. It didn’t really match the expectation set by the description.
One detail that surprised me was being asked for tips (with percentage suggestions) when paying the city tax, which felt unusual in this context.