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Le Royal hotel in Lyon

Le Royal is a hotel on Place Bellecour in central Lyon. Built in 1888, it combines traditional decorative references with modern rooms and occupies a prominent position on one of the city’s principal squares.

Le Royal hotel on Place Bellecour in Lyon
Le Royal faces Place Bellecour in central Lyon.

Rooms and suites

The property description describes individually styled accommodation with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, satellite television, a minibar, safe and hairdryer. Bathrooms receive natural light. As these features can vary between room categories, travellers should check the specification of the room they intend to reserve.

Three larger categories illustrate the range. The Royale Luxe room covers 30 square metres and has a contemporary design. La Rotonde Royale is a 40-square-metre apartment in the building’s rotunda, with more classical decoration. The 50-square-metre Suite Royale Bellecour adds a separate sitting room. These names and layouts are useful points of comparison when looking at the hotel’s accommodation.

Dining throughout the day

The hotel’s dining offer is presented around produce selected from regional suppliers. Breakfast in the directory entry includes tea, coffee, bread and eggs, with guests able to compose their own plates. It also describes menu choices for lunch, dinner and lighter refreshments later in the day.

This emphasis on flexible meals makes the dining area relevant beyond breakfast, although serving times and the precise restaurant format should be confirmed directly. The directory entry does not provide enough durable information to make claims about current menus or prices.

The Bellecour lounge

A lounge facing Place Bellecour provides a separate place to sit at the end of the day. The French account associates it with small performances and tastings of regional wine. Because programmes of this kind are liable to change, visitors should ask the hotel whether any event is scheduled during their stay.

Location and practical context

Le Royal is at 20 Place Bellecour, 69002 Lyon. The square-centre address is the clearest reason to consider the property, especially for travellers who want a base in central Lyon. Current room facilities, food service and lounge events should all be checked before booking rather than assumed from a general property description.