Hôtel du Simplon

Hôtel du Simplon is a two-star budget hotel at 11 Rue Duhamel in the Ainay quarter of the 2nd arrondissement of Lyon, France. Rue Duhamel runs close to Lyon Perrache station on the southern Presqu'île, so the hotel is a convenient choice for travellers arriving or departing by train or coach. Place Bellecour is a short walk to the north, and the Perrache metro and tram interchange gives quick links to Part-Dieu, Vieux Lyon and the wider city. The surrounding district of Ainay is quiet and residential, with the Romanesque Basilique Saint-Martin d'Ainay, small restaurants and bakeries within a few minutes' walk, and the Saône quays are easily reached on foot. The Confluence district, with its museum and shopping centre, lies to the south along the river and can be reached by tram or on foot. Rooms are offered as Single Rooms, Double Rooms and Twin Rooms, with typical rates of around 60 to 120 euros per night, making the property one of the cheaper central options. Wifi and a breakfast service are the listed amenities. There is no spa, pool or restaurant, so guests usually eat out at nearby bouchons, brasseries and cafés, which reflects the city's reputation for food. The character is that of a simple, functional two-star hotel with modest rooms, suited to independent travellers, backpackers on a budget, short-stay rail passengers and anyone who values location and price over extra facilities. The hotel has a website for direct reservations, and phone contact is available for questions about arrival times or luggage. Because the area around the station can be busy with traffic and travellers, guests who want quiet may ask for a room away from the street. Visitors with cars should check parking arrangements in advance, as central parking is restricted. A stay of one or two nights works well as a stopover on a longer rail journey through France, while a few nights allows time for Vieux Lyon, Fourvière and the central shopping streets.