2 bars/lounges

Reviews of Sofitel Lyon Bellecour

5 out of 5
Sofitel Lyon Bellecour
20 Quai Gailleton, Lyon, Rhone

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 463 out of 876 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 876 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 876 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 876 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 876 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff went above and beyond to help us on our vacation. The beds were very comfortable. The room was clean. The bathroom was spacious and the shower was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kotaro

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Claire on 23 Jan 2024
Dear Guest,We would like to thank you for your positive review and are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the Sofitel Lyon Bellecour. Yours sincerelyClaireQuality Manager

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Almost perfect hotel in perfect location!
Really recommend this hotel. Perfect location in Lyon, Valet parking (€30/night). Lovely lobby and entrance, meeting 5 star expectations. Very friendly, capable and professional staff too! Location was as good as we could expect. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay, with clean and comfortable rooms. Our only constructive criticism would be that the rooms feel a little tired (4 star standard) but it is obvious that Sofitel plan to address this, based on the incredible refurbished lobby. Furthermore, complimentary minibar (water, soft drinks and nuts) more than made-up for this. I will stay here again on our next trip to Lyon.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Claire on 20 Nov 2023
Dear Denise,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your stay at Sofitel Lyon Bellecour. We are pleased that you enjoyed our great location and we look forward to welcoming you back on a future visit. Sincerely, ClaireQuality Manager

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located and comfortable. Helpful concierge made several reservations for us
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Claire on 26 Oct 2023
Dear Wendy, Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your pleasant experience at the Sofitel Lyon Bellecour.We are pleased to hear that our concierge service particularly contributed to the success of your stay and we will be happy to pass on your compliments to this service. We look forward to welcoming you again during your next stay.Best regards,Claire

2/10 Terrible

Judy Loan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Claire on 23 Oct 2023
Dear Judy Loan, We are very sorry to hear that you had an unsatisfactory experience at the Sofitel Lyon Bellecour. We strive to provide the best possible experience for our guests and we are sorry that we did not meet your expectations. We sincerely hope that we will have the opportunity to regain your trust during a future stay. Sincerely,ClaireQuality Manager

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb service throughout our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from claire on 19 Oct 2023
Dear Ivan,Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are delighted that you had an excellent stay at the Sofitel Lyon Bellecour. Our team strives to provide the highest quality service and we are very grateful for your compliment, which we are happy to share with our teams. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!Kind regards, Claire Quality Manager

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely position with view over the river. Staff were very helpful. Light bar drinks and service impeccable. Breakfast on Floor 8 super
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Claire on 9 Oct 2023
Dear David, Thank you for your lovely review of your stay at the Sofitel Lyon Bellecour.We are delighted to read that you had an memorable time and that you particularly appreciated the service, the attractive location, the Melhor bar and our breakfast offer. Sincerely, ClaireQuality manager

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Claire on 9 Oct 2023
Dear Luke, Thank you for your excellent review of your stay at the Sofitel Lyon Bellecour. We are delighted that you appreciated your stay in our hotel.Sincerely,ClaireQuality Manager

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Claire on 6 Oct 2023
Dear Garry, Thank you for taking the time to share your very positive feedback about your stay at the Sofitel Lyon Bellecour. We look forward to welcoming you again! Sincerely,ClaireQuality Manager

6/10 Okay

Alison

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Claire on 9 Oct 2023
Dear AlisonThank you for taking the time to review your stay at the Sofitel Lyon Bellecour, We look forward to welcoming you back and providing you with a most positive experience. Sincerely,ClaireQuality Manager

6/10 Okay

Shahryar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is in severe need of an upgrade, cabinets, bath, furnishings are from 40 to 50 years ago... views are nice but don't overcome these issues
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Claire on 9 Oct 2023
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are very sorry to hear that our facilities did not live up to your expectations.We are pleased that you nevertheless enjoyed the view from your room but regret that you do not retain an overall positive impression of your stay. We to hope to have an opportunity to regain your trust on another occasion,Best regards,ClaireQuality Manager

8/10 Good

Ciara

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Claire on 26 Oct 2023
Dear Ciara Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at the Sofitel Lyon Bellecour.We are glad you enjoyed your stay in Lyon and we look forward to welcoming you back.Yours sincerelyClaireQuality Manager

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’m glad Expedia has some good hotels on their website. This is one of them. Sofitel is in Belecour area which has a metro closed & one can get to the heart of old town- or you can walk crossing the Pont de Bonaparte over the river La Soane. The hotel could do with some updated carpets in the corridor which are worn out & shabby— which gives one a bad impression of what is to come. However the rest of the hotel is well maintained & clean. The breakfast room as a great view. The convenience to the old town is the best thing about this hotel.
Response from Claire on 2 Oct 2023
Dear Juliana,Thank you for taking the time to share with us your positive impressions of your stay at the Sofitel Lyon Bellecour. It is a real pleasure to read that you had a pleasant stay with us and we are delighted that the ideal location of our hotel enabled you to discover the beautiful city of Lyon in the best possible conditions. Please be assured that we are taking your comments into account in our continuous quality improvement process and that we look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Yours sincerely,ClaireQuality Manager

6/10 Okay

Vanessa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are spacious, bed comfortable but the property is old and tired- service was hit and miss - air conditioning had to be fix (sweated the first night), then had to request 3 times for the removal of someone’s clothing from our room (the repairman’s perhaps) and also found the toilet seat up (did he use our bathroom?). Had to ask at reception for toilet paper as housekeeping forgot to refill. Certain areas of excellent service- the man who checked me at the front desk staff, concierge and person at downstairs bar. Excellent central location for visiting rest of Lyon and walkable to Bellacour station.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Claire on 19 Oct 2023
Dear Vanessa Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your experience.We are delighted to read that you enjoyed your stay at our hotel. Thank you for highlighting the excellent service provided by the reception, concierge and bar teams. We are also delighted that you took advantage of our ideal location to discover Lyon.We are very sorry to read about the incidents that occurred during your stay and which may have affected it, and we would like to offer you our most sincere apologies. Our teams are very conscientious in their service and in their interventions in the room and we will therefore look into this situation with our teams. We sincerely thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback and hope that you will give us another opportunity to provide you with the best possible service.Yours sincerelyClaireQuality Manager

8/10 Good

graham

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
3 nights in Lyon
Good three night stay. Carpets in bedroom were badly stained and should be replaced. Attention in breakfast room could be improved.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Claire on 2 Oct 2023
Dear Graham,Thank you for taking the time to share your review following your stay at the Sofitel Lyon Bellecour. We are pleased to hear that you had a pleasant stay overall. We are sorry to hear that your room did not give you complete satisfaction and please be assured that we have taken good note of your comment. We hope to have the pleasure to welcoming you back on a next stay. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again during your next stay in Lyon. Sincerely,ClaireQuality Manager

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from claire on 25 Sept 2023
Cher Client, Nous vous remercions d'avoir partagé votre récente expérience au Sofitel Lyon Bellecour.Nous sommes très heureux d'apprendre que vous avez passé un excellent séjour parmi nous.Nous espérons vous accueillir de nouveau très prochainement dans notre maison lyonnaise.Cordialement,ClaireResponsable qualité

2/10 Terrible

GARRY

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Claire on 25 Sept 2023
Dear Garry, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at the Sofitel Lyon Bellecour on Expedia. We are very sorry to hear that your stay did not live up to your expectations. We hope you will give us a second chance to demonstrate our commitment to your complete satisfaction. Yours sincerely, ClaireQuality Manager

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
RWC 2023 extended stay
Wonderful hotel, stunning restaurant on 8th floor. Junior suite was spacious with a very very comfortable bed. Bathroom/shower looking slightly small and dated compared to some, but water pressure was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Claire on 20 Sept 2023
Dear Alan, Thank you very much for taking the time to share this positive review of your stay at the Sofitel Lyon Bellecour. We are delighted to hear that our hotel met your expectations and that you had a pleasant stay. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to Lyon. Yours sincerely, ClaireQuality Manager

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are beautiful, bed extremely comfortable. Spa service a nice addition and staff extremely accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Claire on 19 Sept 2023
Dear Eleanor, Thank you for taking the time to share with us your wonderful experience at the Sofitel Lyon Bellecour. We are extremely pleased to read that you were delighted with your room and its comfort, as well as with the services provided within our hotel. Our teams are committed to offering you a high-quality stay and are delighted to read of your complete satisfaction. We look forward to welcoming you again on your next visit to our beautiful city of Lyon. Yours sincerelyClaire Quality Manager

10/10 Excellent

dacio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The outside terrace are not clean. And at the bar upstairs you have to reserved as people come from outside, as a hotel guest you don’t find a table and they let you know that they have a waiting list.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Claire on 20 Sept 2023
Dear Dacio,Thank you for your comment following your stay at the Sofitel Lyon Bellecour. We are sorry to read that you were disappointed by your experience in our bar, the Melhor. Our bar is a victim of its own success and we are sorry that it was fully booked at the time of your visit. Our bar is open without reservation and please be assured that we give priority to hotel guests and our bartenders will do their utmost to satisfy you, offering to contact you as soon as a table becomes available. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again and make you live a pleasant experience in our bar. Yours sincerely,ClaireQuality Manager

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Perfect lacation to anywhere in Lyon. Easy walk to the while historic downtown area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Claire on 28 Aug 2023
Dear Ronald, Thank you for taking the time to share your impressions of your stay at the Sofitel Lyon Bellecour. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our ideal location, allowing you to easily discover the highlights of our beautiful city.We look forward to welcoming you again on your next visit to our city of lights. Sincerely,ClaireQuality Manager

10/10 Excellent

pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good central location, great staff. No complaint whatsovever. The hotel, while still very good, starts to show its age in terms of design, architectural features, etc. But still a good value
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Claire on 28 Aug 2023
Dear Pierre, We are very moved by your complimentary comment following your experience at the sofitel lyon bellecour. We are pleased that you had a very pleasant stay among us and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again soon.Sincerely, ClaireQuality Manager

10/10 Excellent

Gwendolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First trip to Lyon
Great location, nice facility and great amenities!
View from breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Claire on 28 Aug 2023
Dear Gwendolyn, Thank you for taking the time to share with us the positive experience you had during your stay at the Sofitel Lyon Bellecour !We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to Lyon. Sincerely,ClaireQuality Manager

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel with excellent service and a good view. Rooms and bar in need of a bit of a refurbishment in my mind
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Claire on 28 Aug 2023
Dear Michael, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at the Sofitel Lyon Bellecour. We are very happy to read that you enjoyed our hotel during your stay in Lyon. Your compliment on the hotel and the quality of the service is a great reward for our teams and we are very grateful. We look forward to welcoming you back on a future visit to Lyon. Sincerely,ClaireQuality Manager

10/10 Excellent

Perry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place, excellent service, very quiet, convenient!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Claire on 14 Aug 2023
Dear Perry, We are very happy to read that your stay was very successful and that you particularly appreciated the ideal location of our hotel and the excellent service provided by our teams. We thank you for sharing your experience and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Sincerely, ClaireQuality Manager

6/10 Okay

jocelyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nope... Not worth the money
Minimum amount of bathroom towels... Room badly serviced. Bad mattress
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Claire on 31 Jul 2023
Dear JocelynThank you for taking the time to share your comments following your stay. We are sincerely sorry to learn that your stay did not live up to your expectations and we regret reading your dissatisfaction. Our teams remain at your entire disposal throughout your stay and we would sincerely have liked to be informed of your needs or concerns in order to intervene immediately and improve your comfort. The well-being and satisfaction of our valued guests is our primary concern. We hope you will give us a second chance to provide you with a fully satisfactory stay. Sincerely,ClaireQuality Manager

2/10 Terrible

karim

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not like at all
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Claire on 28 Jul 2023
Dear Karim,Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are sorry to hear that your stay did not live up to your expectations. Our teams have done their utmost to address your dissatisfaction and we regret to read that we were unable to provide you with a pleasant experience. We hope to have the opportunity to regain your trust. Sincerely, ClaireQuality Manager

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Access to shopping and ding was great, we had some of the best food in Lyon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Claire on 1 Aug 2023
Dear Steve, We would like to thank you for your recent stay at the Sofitel Lyon Bellecour and for taking the time to share your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our hotel's ideal location for discovering our city of lights and Lyon's gastronomy.We hope to have the pleasure to welcome you back at the Sofitel Bellecour very soon.Sincerely,ClaireQuality Manager

10/10 Excellent

Lei

Great service!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Claire on 10 Jul 2023
Dear Lei, Thank you for your comment following your stay at the Sofitel Lyon Bellecour. We are happy to read that you enjoyed your stay and the service provided by our wonderful team! We look forward to welcoming you again,Best regards, ClaireQuality Manager

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was recommended by previous Viking Cruise participants since it is so close to where our ship is docked. Checkin was tremendous. Room more than met our expectations. And breakfast was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Claire on 29 Jun 2023
Dear Sandra, Thank you for choosing the Sofitel Lyon Bellecour for your stay in Lyon. We are thrilled to read that you were seduced by your experience in our hotel and we thank you for the wonderful comments you shared with us. We would like to thank you once again for your trust and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again during your next stay in Lyon. Sincerely,Claire,Quality Manager

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Redlands

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is definitely a 5 star hotel and not overpriced. We really could not find one thing wrong! We stayed here 5 years ago and returning did not disappoint. The location is perfect, the rooms and amenities ideal and the staff couldn’t be nicer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Claire on 28 Jun 2023
Dear Mary, Thank you for your excellent feedback, which means a lot to us. We are extremely pleased to learn that your stay was a great success, thanks in particular to our ideal location in the heart of Lyon, the comfort of your room, the attention you received and above all the friendliness of our staff. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable experience.Sincerely,ClaireQuality Manager

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
all in all a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Claire on 26 Jun 2023
Dear Mark, We are delighted to read that you enjoyed your stay at the Sofitel Lyon Bellecour and we would like to thank you for your positive feedback.We look forward to welcoming you back for another city break in Lyon. Sincerely,ClaireQuality Manager

10/10 Excellent

ROBERTA

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Claire on 1 Aug 2023
Chère Roberta, Nous sommes très heureux de recevoir votre belle appréciation à la suite de votre séjour au Sofitel Lyon Bellecour et vous remercions d'avoir pris le temps de la partager avec nous. Nous espérons avoir le plaisir de vous accueillir de nouveau très prochainement.Sincèrement, ClaireResponsable qualité

6/10 Okay

dean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel is ok but extremely dates. could be so great with new furniture etc. it needs rennovating
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Claire on 15 Jun 2023
Dear Dean, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We regret to read that your stay did not fully live up to your expectations. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a better experience. Sincerely,ClaireQuality Manager

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Location and river view
Very considerate service. Great restaurant, though expensive. Left cell phone in room, and they contacted me right away so that I could retrieve it before getting on train.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Claire on 8 Jun 2023
Dear Thomas, Thank you for your excellent review of your stay at the Sofitel Lyon Bellecour. We are very pleased to read that you particularly appreciated the service provided and the attention paid by our teams to your forgotten belongings. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to Lyon. Yours sincerely ClaireQuality Manager

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a great location. In fact the location could not be better. Excellent staff. Nice rooms, if a little dated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Claire on 19 Jun 2023
Dear Bruce, Thank you for your kind comments about your experience in our hotel. We are delighted that you particularly appreciated our location in the heart of Lyon, as well as the friendliness of our teams and your room. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to Lyon. Sincerely, ClaireQuality Manager

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Adriana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast hours finish too early In general the hotel is very good
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Yih Chyn

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from Claire on 31 May 2023
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to evaluate us following your stay with us. We are absolutely sorry to hear that your stay did not live up to your expectations. The satisfaction of our guests is our priority and I remain at your entire disposal to discuss the reasons for your disappointment in order to implement the necessary corrective measures.Sincerely, Claire Quality Manager

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a very clean hotel. Always someone who speaks English at room service. Overall customer service is amazing
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Heidi, TULSA

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Timothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was in a great location. We could walk to both rivers very easily.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Claire on 25 May 2023
Dear Timothy, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at the Sofitel Lyon Bellecour.We are very happy to read that you particularly appreciated the ideal location of our hotel which allowed you to discover our beautiful city more easily. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again in the near future.Yours sincerely, ClaireQuality Manager

8/10 Good

Paul Stephen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very pleasant, well informed and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Stuart

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Kate

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Ray

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would have rated 5 out of 5 apart from mix-up with security deposit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Claire on 6 Apr 2023
Dear Guest,Thank you for sharing this comment following your stay at the Sofitel Lyon Bellecour. We are very pleased that you enjoyed your experience at our hotel.A pre-authorization is established upon arrival on the credit card as a guarantee and it is released or used upon departure according to the wishes and consumption of the guest. The time frame for releasing this amount on the account may vary depending on the bank. We hope to welcome you back in the near future for a fully satisfactory stay.Sincerely,ClaireQuality Manager

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service, perfect location and very clean. I will recommend it to everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023