Hotel Des Congres

The modern, six storey Hotel des Congrès is located on the left bank of the River Rhône bordering the Tete d'Or Park, in Lyon's business district. Air-conditioned guestrooms feature warm- coloured décor and oak furnishings; all have LCD televisions with satellite channels, Internet access,and direct dial telephones.

The hotel restaurant is open at lunch, and a buffet dinner is provided in the eveings. Guests can also relax with a cocktail in a corner of the hotel's colorful modern bar while planning the next day's sightseeing online, thanks to wireless Internet access. Complimentary newspapers are available for browsing in the lobby lounge and guests arriving at the hotel by car benefit from access to a secure parking garage. Facilities for business guests include fully equipped conference rooms and banquet facilities. The hotel is close to a number of attractions including the Cité internationale, an entertainment complex one kilometer from the hotel which houses a conference hall, cinema halls and the Museum of Contemporary Art. Established in 1772, the Natural History Museum is the region's oldest, while the 140 meters high Crédit Lyonnais Tower is built from colored brick earning it the nickname Crayon. Both are 1.5 kilometers from the hotel. The magnificent Opera House is 2.5 kilometers away, as is Place Louis Pradel, a memorial square with fountains and sculptures. Lyon St Exupéry Airport (LYS) is 28 kilometers from the hotel.