Description: Location. The Hotel des Artistes is located in the centre of Lyon, France. Place Bellecour, home to the nearest metro station, is 300 metres away, and Parc de la Tete d'Or is at a two-kilometre distance.
Hotel Features. Set on Lyon's historic Place des Celestins, the Hotel des Artistes occupies a traditional townhouse, and is spread over five storeys which are accessible by elevator. The hotel operates a 24-hour front desk with a safe-deposit box, and offers wireless Internet access.
The Hotel des Artistes serves breakfast (surcharge) in the bright, modern breakfast room decorated with a mural in the style of Jean Cocteau.
Guestrooms. The 45 guestrooms have colourful, modern decor with light wood furnishings. Amenities include air conditioning, wireless Internet access, flatscreen televisions, telephones, hair dryers, minibars, and desks.
Expert Tip. Fourviere, one kilometre from the hotel, is one of Lyon's most historic districts. The area is home to the 19th-century Basilica of Fourviere, decorated with fine mosaics and stained- glass windows, and the starting point of the city's annual festival of candles. Fourviere is also home to La Tour Metallique, and the ruins of a Roman theatre.
Overview: Multilingual staff
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk
Rooms: Classic Room-One double or two twin beds. Art Deco-style decor and furnishings. View of Amboise Street. Flatscreen television, wireless Internet access, air conditioning, and minibar.
Single Room-One twin bed. Art Deco-style decor and furnishings. View of Amboise Street. Flatscreen television, wireless Internet access, air conditioning, and minibar.
Privilege Room-One double or two twin beds. Art Deco-style decor and furnishings. View of Amboise Street. Flatscreen television, wireless Internet access, air conditioning, and minibar.
Standing Room-One double or two twin beds. Art Deco-style decor and furnishings. View of Amboise Street. Flatscreen television, wireless Internet access, air conditioning, and minibar.
Transportation: From Lyon Saint-Exupery (Satolas) Airport (LYS): Distance to the Hotel des Artistes is 30 kilometres, approximately 45 minutes' drive.
Getting there. Shuttle buses to the centre of Lyon leave every 20 minutes between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. at bus stop 1. The journey takes approximately 45 minutes and single tickets cost 8.60 EUR. Taxis generally cost approximately 50 EUR to the hotel, but prices are higher after 7 p.m. High-speed trains operate between the airport's TGV station and many locations in France, including Paris, Avignon, and Grenoble. Prices are all subject to change.
Getting around. Lyon city centre can easily be explored by foot. Over 85 bus lines and a metro system operate between Lyon and the surrounding areas. Tickets can be purchased at train stations, city kiosks, and vending machines, or from bus drivers. Taxis are available from ranks, and can also be hailed in the street.
Driving directions. From the airport, take the A43 to Lyon downtown.
On reaching Lyon, follow directions for Place Bellecour.
Once at Place Bellecour take the street between McDonald's and the pizza restaurant, President Herriot Street.
Turn left on the second street, Des Arches, and continue to the end.
At Place des Celestins turn right, turn left three times, and come onto Gaspard-Andre Street for the hotel.
Attractions: Markets: 20 metres
Bellecour station: 300 metres
Berge du Rhone: 500 metres
Place des Terreaux: 800 metres
Traboules (historic passageways): 800 metres
Fourviere: 1 km
Croix-Rousse: 1.5 km
Silk weavers: 1.5 km
Parc de la Tete d'Or: 2 km
Stade de Gerland (stadium): 5 km
Facilities: Elevator/lift, Breakfast services, Air-conditioned public areas, Safe-deposit box, Parking nearby, Comp newspapers in lobby, Dry cleaning service, Umbrella, Internet public area - wireless
Room Facilities: Air conditioning, Television, Wake-up calls, Complimentary newspaper, Minibar, Housekeeping, Extra towels/bedding, Private bathroom, Complimentary toiletries, Hair dryer, Desk, Window opens, Rollaway beds, Cribs (infant beds) available, Iron/ironing board (on request, Direct-dial phone, Internet access - wireless, Handheld shower
Description: The hotel des Artistes, Place des Célestins, is ideally situated in the heart of town, near the Saône embankments and Place Bellecour. The hotel is also conveniently placed for the business district and celebrated Saint jean quater of old Lyon.
Facilities: tv in rooms, Central Location
