Globe Et Cecil

Every now and then a four-star earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Globe Et Cecil, in 2nd arr., is one of those. Geographically speaking it's barely a stroll from the centre of Lyon, and the strong location rating in guest reviews backs that up. Expect well-appointed rooms with an…

Every now and then a four-star earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Globe Et Cecil, in 2nd arr., is one of those. Geographically speaking it's barely a stroll from the centre of Lyon, and the strong location rating in guest reviews backs that up. Expect well-appointed rooms with an in-house restaurant, reliable wi-fi and on-site parking, practical details that keep showing up in consistently flattering comfort feedback. It feels lived-in rather than staged, which tends to be the difference between a stay you remember and one you don't. With well over 1,600 reviews on the books and a solid average, the reception from guests does most of the talking here. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Expect to pay something in the region of €92 a night, a middle-of-the-road entry on the board, especially when stacked against nearby alternatives. Stack Globe Et Cecil against the better-known names in Lyon and the trade-offs become genuinely interesting.