In Lyon City Centre, Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette offers an upscale retreat. Unwind with fitness classes at the 24-hour health club, a dip in the indoor pool, or a drink at the bar. With Le Garage restaurant serving French cuisine and kids' meals and coworking spaces on site, this hotel is perfect for families and professionals alike.
Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Pool
Pet friendly
Parking available
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Connecting rooms available
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Indoor pool
Breakfast available
24-hour health club
Valet parking
Room service
Coffee shop/cafe
Conference center
8 meeting rooms
24-hour front desk
Water dispenser
For families (6)
Children stay free
Free cribs/infant beds
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Television
Daily housekeeping
The current price is $99
$99
$115 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Why we love this property
French flavors and more
The restaurant's French cuisine dazzles the senses. A cafe, bar, and buffet breakfast with organic, local food complete the culinary journey.
Sleep sanctuary
Premium bedding, memory foam mattresses, and blackout drapes adorn each guestroom. This hotel delivers a perfect setting for undisturbed sleep.
Art Deco charm
This downtown hotel captivates with its stunning Art Deco architecture. The historic design elements create a vintage ambiance in the heart of the city center.
Halles de Lyon - Paul Bocuse - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Part Dieu Mall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Lyon National Opera - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Hôtel de Ville de Lyon - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Bellecour Square - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) - 41 min drive
Lyon (XYD-Part-Dieu SNCF Train Station) - 17 min walk
Lyon Part-Dieu Station - 17 min walk
Lyon Saint Paul Station - 23 min walk
Place Guichard-Bourse du Travail Station - 4 min walk
Saxe - Prefecture Tram Stop - 4 min walk
Palais de Justice - Mairie du 3eme Tram Stop - 4 min walk
Restaurants
Rakwé - Lafayette - 5 min walk
Newtree - 4 min walk
Le Saxe - 4 min walk
Ramen Katsuya - 5 min walk
Tokyo - 5 min walk
About this property
Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette
Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Part Dieu Mall. The indoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Le Garage, which serves French cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge, a 24-hour health club, and a 24-hour fitness center are other highlights at this Art Deco hotel. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Place Guichard-Bourse du Travail Station is 4 minutes and Saxe - Prefecture Tram Stop is 4 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
156 rooms
Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Children (16 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Onsite parking available only on request
Secured covered onsite valet parking (EUR 28 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Limited valet parking on site
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Onsite garage
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 6:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
Water dispenser
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Children's menu
Toys
Pool gate
Fence around the pool
What to do
Fitness classes
Working away
8 meeting rooms
Coworking spaces
Conference center (6168 square feet of space)
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1932
Television in common areas
24-hour health club
An indoor pool
Shopping mall on site
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
At least 80% organic food
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
Le Garage - This restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Onsite venue #2 - bar. Open daily.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.86 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 20.50 per person
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per night
Parking
Covered valet parking costs EUR 28 per night with in/out privileges
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.
Also known as
Mercure Lafayette
Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe
Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette
Mercure Saxe
Mercure Saxe Lafayette
Mercure Saxe Lafayette Hotel
Mercure Saxe Lafayette Hotel Lyon Centre
Saxe Lafayette
Accor Grand Hotel Saxe Lafayette
Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette Hotel
Mercure Lyon Saxe Lafayette
Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette Lyon
Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette Hotel
Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette Hotel Lyon
Frequently asked questions
Does Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette?
Yes. Valet parking costs EUR 28 per night. Parking spots may be limited. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Le Pharaon Casino (6-min drive) and Casino Le Lyon Vert (16-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette and nearby?
Onsite recreation at Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette includes fitness classes. Enjoy a swim in the indoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a 24-hour health club.
Are there restaurants at or near Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette?
Yes, Le Garage offers French cuisine.
What's the area around Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette like?
Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette is in Lyon City Centre, a short 4-minute walk from Place Guichard-Bourse du Travail Station and 8 minutes' walk from Part Dieu Mall. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.
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Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
8.8
Staff & service
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently praised for its quality, variety, and value, with many guests raving about its excellence. (10 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 11, 2026
The staff is very welcoming and smily and the breakfast is just amazing! We are really pleased from our stay in this hotel!
Luciana
Luciana, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 28, 2026
Ease and speed of check in and check out. Clean, spacious room. Attention to detail, carafes available to refill with water as often as we wished. Brilliant location for our purposes.
Chloe
Chloe, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Feb 10, 2026
Old but well kept hotel. There is a big supermarket just next door, there are a lot of restaurants in walking distance and the city center is around 10 minutes on foot.
I would not expect the car park to be more than double the price of a city center public parking space, so plan and book accordingly.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 14, 2025
Location was great
Ellen
Ellen, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 15, 2025
Nice workout facility with dipping pool.
Sue
Sue, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 2, 2025
Wonderful hotel. Made use of the restaurant and hotel bar, breakfast is well worth it as well!
Mike
Mike, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 21, 2024
Good location and nice rooms.
Craig
Craig, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Feb 1, 2026
The room was roomy and clean. Some of the towels were a little old and could soon be replaced. One mattress needs to be replaced now. It sags, leans to the left, and is bent ⅔ of the way up from the bottom on the left side. Complimentary shampoo, conditioner and lotion would have been nice.
Kim
Kim, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 25, 2025
Amazing breakfast
Very welcoming staff. Good food. Amazing breakfast!
Hilary
Hilary, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 22, 2025
Lovely rooms
Rooms really nice and spacious
Reception staff really friendly
Restaurant staff not as helpful, waited a long time for someone to acknowledge you when ordering drinks in the bar area, breakfast was a good selection but the hot section was cold a little disappointed
Gary
Gary, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 19, 2025
great base for family vivist
We were in Lyon for ten days to visit family and the Mercure was a perfect base for us. Our 3 year old granddaughter love the pool!
John
John, 9-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 21, 2025
Very good
Were pleasant stay. Good located and friendly personnel
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 1, 2025
It was a little further from the old town than expected. Not many restaurants in the area were open on Sunday.
Julie
Julie, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 12, 2024
one night stop before the airport
perfect location, nice peoples
Celine
Celine, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 24, 2024
Really nice hotel in quieter part of city. Easy walk to the middle and old town parts of city. Lovely staff and breakfast options were good.
Michelle
Michelle, 7-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 2, 2025
The hotel is within easy walking distance of the main rue that connects the cbd and other suburbs with frequent public transport between.
MICHAEL
MICHAEL, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 12, 2024
This is a good hotel within walking distance of the major sites in Lyon. It’s well-maintained and the staff is professional.
Richard
Richard, 5-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Aug 28, 2025
An overnight stay during a business trip
One BIG problem: no functioning WiFi during our stay.
Restaurant needs a new menu with different choices. Options are very limited.
Friendly and efficient staff.
Valet parking worked very well, thank you.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 10, 2024
Great value for one night not very central
Norah
Norah, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 30, 2025
Very Comfortable hotel, friendly staff and quick to help!
Rooms were very spacious,
Walking distance to shopping and dining across the Rhone, Halles de Bocouse. Thank you!!
Eugene
Eugene, 8-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2024
Excellent all around
Good location, valet parking very helpful, large clean room with good air-conditioning and housekeeping, and a friendly staff, all at a very reasonable rate.
Steven
Steven, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 9, 2025
The room was clean and modern with nice lighting and a great shower. The market nearby is amazing but the neighbourhood is no Vieux Lyon. We wish the room had a wine bottle opener and the we had some warning about the fire drill.
Barry
Barry, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 24, 2024
Super nice
Clean room, delicious breakfast
Kimberley
Kimberley, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 21, 2024
Service, room, clean
Frank
Frank, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 12, 2025
Good hotel positioned midway between the station and Vieux Lyon. The gym is good but the swimming pool not as big as it appears in publicity! It would have been good to have some sachets of milk as part of the tea and coffee in the room!