Mercure Paris Gare de Lyon Hotel in Paris, France

The hotel is located immediately behind the Gare de Lyon railway station, in a central location close to the Bastille. There is very good public transport near the hotel.

The rooms are medium in size and in good very good condition. Renovated recently they are clean and bright and 7 spacious twin rooms can be adapted to make triple rooms, suitable for 3 adults.

Breakfast is served on the "Mezzanine.

The lobby is large and modern, with many seating areas scattered beneath high glazed windows. The decor is bright and welcoming, with impressive green and white marble floors and mirrored columns. There is a charming boutique at the rear of the lobby and a large stair case leading to the mezzanine.

The building is a mixture of modern and contemporary styles. It is noted for a high clock tower, reminiscent of "Big Ben" in London.

This is a 2 star hotel and considered a good superior tourist category property. It is comfortable and well equipped. (Apr03/yt)