The best available hotels & places to stay near Rhone-Alpes

August 7, 2022 Lashaunda Abraham

From the rare truffles of the Drôme to the vineyards of Beaujolais, the Rhone-Alps reveal the treasures of French cuisine. Gastronomic pleasures are complemented by the lush countryside, filled with fields of lavender. UNESCO-designated Lyon has first-century Roman ruins and the 19th-century Basilica of Fourvière. Forts and castles dot the landscape around Grenoble. Work off excess calories on the slopes of Chamonix and Megève. Visit during fall to take advantage of the grape harvest and many festivals.
Things to do in Rhône-Alpes

1. Fourviere Hotel

23 rue Roger Radisson, 69005 Lyon France
Excellent
54%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1392 reviews

Fourviere Hotel

If you were told about Lyon! Ideally located on top of the Roman amphitheatres, at foot steps from the Basilica, the Fourviere Hotel reinvents the old Convent of Visitation built by Bossan in 1854 to make you live a singular hotel experience in Lyon. A prime location at a walking distance of major tourist attractions. An unusual reception placed in the former chapel of the Convent / A visual journey with pieces of art specially created for the place by Franco-Argentinian artist Pablo Reinoso / The story of Lyon told through the characters that shaped it, printed on the doors of the 75 rooms and suites with a vue spread over 3 floors / A bistronomic restaurant and bar "The Phones" distributed around the peristyle of the cloister and overlooking the garden / An authentic Lyonnaise cuisine proposed in "Le Bouchon" "The Kfe" designed to work, watch the news or stay connected / Fully equipped charming rooms and lounges, designed for seminars, meetings, launches, events or parties / A wellness area "Fourviere Les Bains" both outdoor, with heated lap pool 25m, and indoor with hammam, spa, ice fountain and thematic showers / A Lyon style « boules » court intended for passionate or nostalgic / A private parking / Free of charge wifi everywhere. Reception 24h/24, 7days/7 / Handicap access.

Style and Excellence in all Things!

Reviewed By Michelle M

Stayed for three nights in early June and couldn't be more pleased with our stay. From check in to check out the staff, design, and amenities were a delight. The heated lap pool and the impeccably clean spa and jacuzzi were welcome after a long day seeing the sites.

2. Imperial Palace

allee de l Imperial, 74000, Annecy France 011 33 4 50 09 30 00
Excellent
49%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 2214 reviews

Imperial Palace

Special hotel in a great location

Reviewed By Yifta

The amazing hotel is a 15-minute walk from the city center. Those arriving at the hotel have a free valet parking service, which takes care of luggage on arrival. The rooms are large and cozy. Breakfast is very good with a variety of options. The air conditioning is not active in winter despite the hot days and the entrance to the spa requires payment (also for hotel guests). However, the hotel is recommended due to its special character and winning location

3. Hotel des Celestins

4 rue des Archers, 69002 Lyon France
Excellent
46%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1403 reviews

Hotel des Celestins

Ideally located in the heart of the city,between Place Bellecour & Place des JacobinsYou will be within walking distance ofThe old town & the nicest shops.The Célestins CarPark & Bellecour underground station: 50 yards away. Access by elevator 25.6 p X 45.3 p.Air-conditionned & Non Smoking Hotel, free wifi.Charming Boutique Hotel

A hotel to remember!

Reviewed By MumboPetaluma_CA

Hotel Celestins in the wonderful city of Lyon was the perfect location for a week of our journey through France. Laurent and his staff were wonderfully helpful and easy to talk with. Marjorie was especially helpful in suggesting nearby restaurants. Each one was different and delicious. Our room was cozy and spotless. We highly recommend this hotel located in a great area of Lyon.

4. Hotel Carlton Lyon - MGallery Collection

4 rue Jussieu, 69002 Lyon France
Excellent
68%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2008 reviews

Hotel Carlton Lyon - MGallery Collection

Be enchanted by the Carlton Lyon hotel, located on the peninsula. Despite being fully renovated in 2013, it has retained its authenticity and personality, blending contemporary comfort with sophistication. Relax in one of the 80 tastefully decorated rooms or in the cozy atmosphere of the bar. The hotel is just a 5-minute walk from the Bellecour metro stop and is the ideal base for exploring Lyon, with its opera house, museums, the St. Jean cathedral and more. Located between the Rhone and Saone rivers, the Carlton Lyon hotel was built in 1894 as a "petit palace" in Lyon. Punctuated by its forged iron balconies, dome and rotundas, its splendid Haussmann facade echoes the refinement of its historical decor. The hotel's "Signature" rooms also highlight artists who have stayed there. Travelers will appreciate immersing themselves in the splendid adornments of the many talents that have visited the hotel.

Excellent Location!!!

Reviewed By MOEELBAKALI

Beautiful place to be if you wanna visit Lyon, the staff were really nice and helpful. The location in downtown city allows you to walk around the city with out using the transportation... The only thing I would say, Hotel Carlton Lyon is the best!!!!

5. Best Western Hotel International

19 avenue du Rhone, 74000, Annecy France
Excellent
33%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
7%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1240 reviews

Best Western Hotel International

Best Western Hotel International is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Annecy, offering a quiet environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Guest rooms offer amenities such as a flat screen TV and air conditioning, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the hotel. Best Western International Annecy Hotel features a 24 hour front desk, to help make your stay more enjoyable. The property also boasts a hot tub and breakfast. If you are driving to Best Western Hotel International, parking is available. Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Librairie Decitre (0.4 mi) and Cathedrale Saint-Pierre (0.5 mi), guests of Annecy Best Western can easily experience some of Annecy's most well known attractions. Annecy has plenty of Mediterranean restaurants. So when you’re here, be sure to check out popular spots like L'original, Azzurro, and Le Vieux Cedre - Specialites Libanaises, which are serving up some great dishes. Looking to explore? Then look no further than La Vieille Ville (0.6 mi) and Pont des Amours (0.7 mi), which are some popular Annecy attractions – all conveniently located within walking distance of the hotel. Enjoy your stay in Annecy!

Excellent

Reviewed By pjdjft

We really appreciated the excellent price proposed. We also really appreciated the professional and friendly employees working there. We really enjoyed the delicious breakfast buffet experience. We would definitely stay there again if we visit Annecy in the future. Not too far away really from Lake Annecy and the wonderful old town of Annecy to find restaurants, bars and shops.

6. RockyPop Chamonix - Les Houches

1476 avenue des Alpages, 74310 Les Houches, Chamonix France
Excellent
69%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 769 reviews

RockyPop Chamonix - Les Houches

Ideally located 4 minutes from Chamonix at Les Houches, the hotel breaks the conventions of traditional hotel business: 148 guest rooms for 2 to 12 people, seminar rooms, restaurants, games... The RockyPop fosters the "joy of togetherness" at amazingly low prices. With its relaxed and fun atmosphere, the RockyPop hotel is the ideal place for families, couples, friends and business travellers.

Hotel facilities OK, Restaurant terrible!

Reviewed By BROPD

Staff here really are going through the motions. Maybe they're looking forward to the end of the season but they could not have cared less. The hotel side was OK although the staff were very uninterested in us. The restaurant however, oh my goodness! The staff were rude, disinterested and completely unprofessional. The food was even worse as it was barely edible and was cold and stale. This place needs to be avoided.

7. Hotel Lyon Metropole

85 quai Joseph Gillet, 69004 Lyon France
Excellent
43%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 2093 reviews

Hotel Lyon Metropole

Hotel Lyon Metropole is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Lyon, offering a family-friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. As your “home away from home,” the hotel rooms offer a flat screen TV and air conditioning, and getting online is easy, with free wifi available. Guests have access to a concierge and room service while staying at Hotel Lyon Metropole. In addition, Hotel Lyon Metropole offers a pool and an on-site restaurant, which will help make your Lyon trip additionally gratifying. And, as an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests. Close to some of Lyon's most popular landmarks, such as Croix-Rousse (1.3 mi) and Fourviere Hill (1.8 mi), Hotel Lyon Metropole is a great destination for tourists. While visiting Lyon, you may want to try some ramen at one of the nearby restaurants, such as KUMA Izakaya, Takumi, or Djizan. Plus, during your trip, don’t forget to check out some of the popular gardens, such as Jardin Rosa Mir, Des Hauteurs Park, and Parc Blandan. Enjoy your stay in Lyon!

Long weekend

Reviewed By oxana772022

The pillows were quite hard and the amounts reserved on the credit card stayed rather long (billed 1 night in advance/ released 2 days after check out, then an amount reserved on arrival /2 days after check out still not released! and then a final bill at check out). For the rest nothing to complain about! Very nice hotel and SPA.

8. Chalet Hotel Le Prieure

149 allee Recteur Payot, 74400, Chamonix France 011 33 4 22 72 00 72
Excellent
47%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
4%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 803 reviews

Chalet Hotel Le Prieure

Located a 6-minute walk from the Aiguille du Midi ski lift in Chamonix, Le Prieuré offers accommodation with ski equipment hire on site. It has south-facing rooms, some of them facing Mont Blanc. All the rooms at Le Prieuré have a typical chalet-style decor and feature flat-screen satellite TV and a bathtub. You can relax on your balcony and enjoy a view of Mont Blanc or Aiguille Verte. The buffet breakfast is served in one of the 2 onsite restaurants, Le Rotissier, which overlooks Mont Blanc. Le Prieuré also provides a bar with a piano and a fireplace. This property is just 150 m from the bus stop that leads to the Brevent Cable Car. From here guests can access the Flégères slopes, Les Grands Montets slopes and les Houches slopes. It benefits from a private indoor car park but the number of places is limited.

Wonderful stay

Reviewed By Frida-201121

This hotel has exceptional staff which is so important these days, I was met on my arrival with the warmest of smiles and assistance. The dining area is lovely for breakfast and dinner and the food is very good indeed, and amazing selection. at breakfast. There is a welcoming lounge area, a snooker table and also an outside area to relax and take in the beautiful views of Mount Blanc which can be seen from most of the bedrooms. The bedroom was clean and has a small balcony with chairs and the beds are very comfortable, I slept very well. I have no complaints about this hotel. I would definitely come back

9. Mama Shelter Lyon

13 Rue Domer, 69007 Lyon France 011 33 4 81 69 49 60
Excellent
63%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1725 reviews

Mama Shelter Lyon

Mama Shelter Lyon is ideally located in the center of the 7th arrondissement, in the heart of the Jean Macé neighborhood. It is also close to the Rhône and to the Musée des Confluences. Only three stops away from the Part-Dieu train station, 25 minutes away from the airport, close to the tram and on the B subway line, Mama Shelter Lyon is convenient and central. Each of the 150 rooms of the Mama Lyon are fitted with 5-star bedding and equipped with a connected TV that centralizes internet access, TV, free movies on demand and video/photobooth. You'll find that a simple and flavorful cuisine defines the menu, which has been elaborated by Michelin-starred chefs, so that you can feel right at home. The bank card used to guarantee the booking or make the prepayment will be requested at check-in.

One night in Lyon

Reviewed By XavierK807

Due to bad weather conditions and amazing traffic jams we decided to make a stop o in Lyon. Without reservation we popped up at the reception of the mama shelter in Lyon and we were lucky as there were some free rooms. The check in was performed by a very friendly and polite guy and we feel more than welcome….. the room was directly available and was great. Once installed we went down to the restaurant which was more than full and overbooked. Luckily we get 2 places on the bar and we had a great dining experience in a more than trendy and lounge atmosphere…..great dinner and cocktails, all was more than perfect! The same for the day after for the breakfast….. All in one we did not regret our choice and we can more than warmly recommend this hotel as well the restaurant of the hotel! Excellent value for money!

10. Le Pelican

20 rue des Marquisats, 74000, Annecy France
Excellent
64%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 95 reviews

Le Pelican

Nouvel hôtel 4* d'Annecy, Le Pélican se déploie sur deux bâtiments, l’un historique, l’autre plus contemporain, imaginé par Christian de Portzamparc. Sa localisation est idéale, à l’entrée de la vieille ville d’Annecy et sur les rives du lac le plus pur d’Europe. Etablissement à la démarche écoresponsable, il propose 95 chambres et 6 suites de haut standing, avec vue sur le lac d'Annecy ou sur la Basilique de la Visitation. Certaines chambres disposent également de balcons ou de terrasses allant jusqu'à 60m2 ainsi que de nombreuses communicantes. Le restaurant expérience Ô Bon Bec, revisite la cuisine en faisant rimer inventivité et saisonnalité et dès 19h, Dj Set Live by LizCandy rythme vos soirées. Pour parfaire cette expérience, détendez-vous au Lounge Bar, prélassez vous dans la piscine extérieure chauffée (ouverte pendant la saison estivale uniquement) ou profitez d'une partie de pétanque à l'ombre d'un Cèdre du Liban, vieux d'un siècle. Retrouvez également au sein de l'hôtel, l'incontournable Maître Artisan boulanger "Rouge".

Loved every second

Reviewed By Joanna G

Our stay was fabulous - the staff went above and beyond, really friendly and kind. Our room was lovely and the bed really comfortable. The pool was gorgeous- so clean and the sun beds really comfortable. The cocktails were great, as was the wine and beer. It was a great location for the town and the nearby beach to swim in the lake. Our only regret is we forgot to tip the amazing staff at the end of our stay. We’ll be back for sure - thank you!

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