Beautiful train station. Lyon airport is located a quite distance from the downtown. I took a taxi…read morefrom the airport in the past (I thought it was about €70) and traveling by train is a great option to have going to the downtown Lyon. Cost was €15 one way. Ticket machine takes cash but the bill has to be €20 or less. I only had €50 and €100 with me at that time, I had to borrow cash from my colleague. They have free wifi but it was a bit weak. Kept getting logged off but managed to send some emails. Train station was very clean, hardly any people. I really liked the designed of the train station, I spent most of the time taking pictures. Speaking on pictures, I was fortunate enough to catch a glimpse of the Mont Blanc from here. It is believed that if you can see the Mont Blanc clearly, it is about to rain. Sure enough it rained as soon as we arrived at the downtown Lyon. Train ride was comfortable. They have free wifi on the train, got some work done during a short ride.

I am writing this at midnight of my second and last night at this hotel. If you are visiting when…read morethe weather is warm, be prepared to stay out until the bars close or be OK trying to sleep without A/C. It does not function, and opening the windows doesn't help unless you can sleep through the noise from the multiple bars nearby. If you want to party, go ahead. But if you like to sleep, go elsewhere.

Charm and Location If you want to experience the best of…read moreLyon you must consider the lovely and charming Hôtel de Paris. What really makes this hotel special is the people that work at this hotel. They make every effort to ensure your comfort and enjoyment....to the maximum! I have stayed at this hotel many weeks.....and everyone is an experience to remember. Walk out the front door of the Hotel De Paris and you are in the centre of Lyon's most interesting area with an infinite abundance of fine restraunts, shopping and cultural museums.....etc. The rooms are comfortable and spacious and you will immediately feel at home. Mauka, Maui Hawaii