Collège Hôtel  

In the heart of Old Lyon on a UNESCO-listed site. A boutique 4-star hotel just a short stroll from Fouvière Basilica, Guignol Theater, Musée Gadagne and the Quai de Bondy vaporetto stop. Downtown shops and cafés are steps away, while Bellecour Square and Parc de la Tête d'Or are a short drive.

School-themed décor gives the place playful, nostalgic flair. Sixty? Try 40 bright, air-conditioned rooms with sleek, modern touches, LED TVs and complimentary minibar items. Rooms include desks, safes, bottled water and private bathrooms with toiletries and hairdryers. There's a terrace and garden for fresh-air breaks, plus an elevator and concierge services.

Bar and lounge for evening drinks, a restaurant and a snack bar/deli for lighter bites, plus room service during limited hours. Wake up to buffet breakfasts (weekday and weekend times vary for a fee). Relax in the massage room, browse the library or let kids loose in the playroom. Pets are allowed, making this a pet-friendly, family-friendly pick. Self parking and transfer options are available.

Meeting rooms and a banquet hall for events, plus a business center and computer station. Complimentary wireless internet throughout keeps you connected. Onsite services include dry cleaning, laundry and concierge assistance.

On-site restaurant and bar serve drinks and light fare. Daily buffet breakfast is available (weekday and weekend hours differ) and room service is offered during limited hours. The hotel also features a snack bar/deli for quick bites between outings.