Hôtel de France Gare de Lyon Bastille

Easy to find, 5 mins walk from Gare de Lyon railway station. Modern fairly new facade. Looks like a refurbished building with modern decor. Pleasant staff on arrival and throughout. Small entrance but seating available if waiting leading to the breakfast area. Lift to all floors, clear signs everywhere. The bedroom was clean and well presented. Separate toilet and shower/wash rooms. Be aware that the automatic light in the toilet is on a short timer, so I had to move arms about when using or light went off. It's funny but a bit of a shock on the first time that happened. The shower/wash room had modern fittings and twin head shower heads. Tea/coffee in the room with a mini fridge with free water. This was very welcome. Our room had a double bed plus bedsettee. TV, clothes hangers and small desk area. It is very well equipped for the size of the room. Suited us, a middle-aged couple perfectly. The bed was very comfortable and a choice of pillows was really good. I particularly liked the square one. Breakfast paid for on arrival was available up to 10.30 am (check out 11.00), so lazy Sunday morning was ok. There was cooked food sausage, egg, beans, etc. A continental choice too of hams, cheese, fruits, etc. Plus pastries and choice of yoghurts. Something for every taste. Overall, having had a disappointing experience staying the night before at the 5* St Pancras Renaissance Hotel London the night. I am so happy I chose the Hotel de France Gate de Lyon Bastille for my overnight stay in Paris. I would happily give a deserves 5* grade and would be happy to recommend it to others.

Everything! The hotel is even better than its photos. Everything is new, has a minimalist design, and is very comfortable. The bathroom was terrific: plenty of space, a revigorating shower, new towels and good-quality toiletries. The bed was comfy, and they had a set of great-quality pillows. The hotel is in a big street, but it was very quiet - and I'm talking about a Friday night. The location is perfect: a few steps from Gare de Lyon and within walking distance to the Bastille, with excellent bakeries and restaurants around. It is also ideal for a stroller by the side of the Seine River. Lastly, the hotel has a space to leave your luggage before the check-in - priceless service.

Location was excellent! Five minute walk from the train station and very easy to access with many bus stops around too. Staff were super friendly and always greeted with a warm welcome! The water bottle was extremely welcomed and we loved that we could refill it at our ease. Beds were also super comfortable - probably the best I've slept on a trip! Overall it was a very pleasant experience and we're very satisfied.

The hotel was very centrally located: five minutes's walk to Gare de Lyon. It was clean with what appeared to be new fixtures and fittings. The art deco lettering and style were a nice decorative touch. There was a fridge and kettle in the room which was very much appreciated. The air conditioning was excellent. The shower is strong. There is a luggage room to store your bags if needed after checking-out.

The staff were efficient. The hotel was clean. The rooms had been updated. Located about 150 metres from Gare de Lyon, and on a bus route that takes you 400 metres from Gare de Nord. About 4 km from Notra Dame. Several small supermarkets, and many restaurants nearby. Laundromat about 400 metres away. Breakfast was adequate. Rooms serviced every day.