Libertel Wilson, Lyon

Advantages: History, culture and good food
Disadvantages: Industrial backdrop

...Lyon has long suffered being the second largest city in France, continuously having to compete with the illustrious Paris. Be warned, first impressions of Lyon are not to be trusted - the abundance of factories, (the chemical corridor,) the long, intertwined motorways full of traffic and the overbearing greyness of the buildings - give yourself a chance to discover the real heart of this city. The 'Old Town' lies in the centre of the city, and here you will find winding, narrow streets leading you to a splendid collection of Rennaissance buildings - long since demolished in other parts of France. The landscape is really impressive, for those of you who know Paris, imagine St Germain with the terrain of Montmartre. To the west there is a stunning Gallo-Roman theatre overlooking the Saone, the city also boasts an opera house built in 1831... Read review

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Advantages: Reasonably central, fair pricing, very clean
Disadvantages: smallish rooms

...My folks presented my husband and I with a suprise weekend in Paris for our honeymoon in 1999, staying in the Libertel Elysse Sablon. The (double) room was not huge, with ensuite. The hotel was very clean and staff friendly, even when we arrived 5 hours late due to delays at Heathrow. Breakfast was traditional continental style, with good selection of fresh breads. It was reasonably central, being about 20 minutes stroll from either l'arc de Triomphe or Eiffel Tower. In the close locale there are a reasonable number of small bistros or if you wanted to go further afield it's about 5-10 mins to the nearest metro stop. Overall the value was fair for Paris, as it was reasonably central. A larger room would have been nice, but lets face it - there's so much to do in Paris you're not going to be sitting in your hotel room watching the TV!... Read review

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Advantages: Great view of the city
Disadvantages: Only get a good view on a clear day

...The basillica is located at the top of the hill overlooking Lyon. The building itself is attractive and worth a walk around but the real attraction is the view that is offered. On a clear day it really is lovely and you can see for miles, even getting a glimpse of the mountains in the distance. The bad thing is that on a misty day you can't even see down into the city so the trip isn't really worth it. It doesn't cost you anything to go in, just to get there if you choose not to walk - the walk would be quite long and steep. There is a restaurant 'attached' to the church but the menu looked limited and most of the tables wouldn't even offer you a view of Lyon so i wouldn't think it was worth it. If you want an information leaflet, head across the road to the gift shop and there were some by the door in there which were free... Read review

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