Built in 1893, the Sofitel Le Royal is a grand hotel centrally sited alongside a bronze statue of Louis XIV on the expansive Place Bellacour, one kilometre from Lyon's historic centre. The 76 guestrooms located on five floors all feature either modern décor and furnishings or adopt classic Louis XV style. Amenities include LCD televisions with satellite channels, Internet connections (surcharge), direct dial phones, minibars and complimentary bottled water. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations, robes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can start the day in the breakfast room before exploring the local area and then relax over cocktails in the bar in the evening. Those with laptops can stay connected via wireless Internet access, and complimentary newspapers are available in the lobby. The hotel houses a business centre offering a range of office services, and the meeting room can accommodate up to eight people. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can provide around the clock room service and advise guests on local tourist attractions. Other amenities include a dry cleaning service, laundry facilities and a safe deposit box. Motorists will find a parking garage onsite, and valet parking services are available on request (surcharges apply). Health conscious guests benefit from discounted entry to a local fitness centre. The nearest golf course is 35 kilometres away. The area surrounding the hotel offers numerous cafés, restaurants and traditional bouchons, along with historic attractions such as the Basilique Notra Dame de Fourviere, which is one kilometre from the hotel. Lyon's national opera is two kilometres away and the botanic gardens and zoo of the Parc Tete d'Or are six kilometres from the hotel. Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport is 30 kilometres away, with an approximate driving time of 25 minutes.

Based on information provided by ian.com.