Mercure Lyon Centre Plaza République

Every now and then a four-star earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Mercure Lyon Centre Plaza République, 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. Rooms feel…

Every now and then a four-star earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Mercure Lyon Centre Plaza République, 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. Rooms feel well-appointed; the touches travellers mention most are reliable wi-fi and on-site parking, and the comfort feedback has been broadly positive. It feels lived-in rather than staged, which tends to be the difference between a stay you remember and one you don't. The numbers behind the reviews tell their own story, well over 1,100 reviews, scoring broadly positive on balance. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Expect to pay something in the region of €85 a night, a middle-of-the-road entry on the board, especially when stacked against nearby alternatives. The honest read on Mercure Lyon Centre Plaza République is that it deserves a side-by-side look against the bigger Lyon names rather than a headline of its own.