Saint-Etienne (EBU-Saint-Etienne - Loire Intl.) - 59 min drive
Grenoble (GNB-Grenoble - Isere) - 65 min drive
Ecully-la-Demi-Lune Station - 4 min drive
Lyon Saint Paul Station - 4 min drive
Lyon-Vaise Station - 20 min walk
Gorge de Loup Station - 5 min walk
Valmy Station - 11 min walk
Gare de Vaise Station - 21 min walk
Restaurants
Maison Pozzoli - 2 min walk
O Jardin - 6 min walk
L'Esprit Bistrot - 6 min walk
Les 4G - 3 min walk
La Divina - 1 min walk
About this property
Hotel Saphir
Hotel Saphir puts you within a 10-minute drive of Bellecour Square. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Les Tournesols, which serves French cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Gorge de Loup Station is 5 minutes and Valmy Station is 11 minutes.
Languages
English, French, German, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
110 rooms
Arranged over 6 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
On-site self-parking (EUR 12 per day)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Grocery/convenience store
Children's menu
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Laundry service
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Romance packages
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1992
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Fitness center
Banquet hall
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Raised toilet seat
Grab bar near toilet
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
89-cm TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Free crib/infant bed
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Highchair
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
Les Tournesols - This restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.65 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 17 per person
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed on Sunday and Saturday:
Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed on Sunday and Saturday:
Bar/lounge
Dining venue(s)
Fitness facility
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 12 per pet, per day
Parking
Self parking costs EUR 12 per day
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts major credit cards and cash.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Saphir offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Saphir does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Saphir?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 12 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Saphir?
Yes. Self parking costs EUR 12 per day. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Saphir?
Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Saphir?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Le Pharaon Casino (9-min drive) and Casino Le Lyon Vert (11-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Hotel Saphir and nearby?
Maintain your daily exercise routine at the gym.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Saphir?
Yes, Les Tournesols offers French cuisine.
What's the area around Hotel Saphir like?
Hotel Saphir is a short 5-minute walk from Gorge de Loup Station and 5 minutes' walk from Chamber of Commerce.
Hotel Saphir Reviews
Reviews
8,6
Excellent
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9,0/10
Cleanliness
8,8/10
Staff & service
8,2/10
Amenities
8,4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8,2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
01 October 2024
Stayed 2 nights. Close to the train station and a short ride to old town. AC didn’t seem to work very well. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Neighborhood seemed a little iffy but had no problems
Laurie
Laurie, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
22 September 2024
Alain
Alain, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
17 September 2024
darren
darren, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
01 August 2024
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
04 June 2024
Lautissier
Lautissier, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
03 June 2024
Good value, the receptionist is very kind and helpful.
Shao yang
Shao yang, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 May 2024
Lovely
Lovely hotel in a good position. Staff incredibly helpful and keen to make the stay good.
Scott
Scott, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
21 September 2023
Dont stay here
Front desk gentleman extremely rude. Not helpful with parking and accused us of letting csts into the garage behind us. When checking out after 3 days the older lady in reception had trouble with running our credit card snd suggested we mydt be over our credit limit? When she tried the other machine it went thru immediately. We were asked to use the same towels for three days when i asked for an extra towel it was really big deal. This is a one star hotel.
Alice
Alice, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
02 May 2023
Fabrice
Fabrice, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 September 2022
Good hotel with friendly staff.
Short stay, good condition for a 3 star hotel. Receptionist was polite. You can have access to underground carpark if driving with a €12 charge. No issues.
Alireza
Alireza, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
28 June 2022
Rita
Rita, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 October 2021
the fact that at no point until I was given a sheet of paper at checkin to hotel, was it highlighted that no housekeeping would be available. It wasn’t until I asked receptionist on the afternoon of day 1 of our stay why the room hadn’t been cleaned was it mentioned that it says on the sheet of appear we were given.
Pity this wasnt reflected on the price!
Anna-Maria
Anna-Maria, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
12 October 2021
Please be aware that this hotel is quite far away from lYon city centre. There are very few amenities close by.
Barry
Barry, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 September 2021
Just needed a night stay between travels. The hotel is in a residential area, with a few apartment building, pretty quiet overall. The hotel lobby was pleasant and clean, the room was a little small with the “king size” bed being a “French king”? size…
But comfortable and clean. 20-minute drive to the Part-Dieu train station. I recommend this hotel.
Nadia
Nadia, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
02 July 2021
serge
serge, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
02 August 2020
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
25 July 2020
Everything was good except the fact that I pay for breakfast and only had a bottle of water and a croissant. I understand the Covid is making everything difficult but it is better not to take the breakfast
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
08 January 2020
Hotel located close to metro station with a few restaurants conveniently around.
The bed was comfortable and the shower was nice. However, the room had a bit of an off smell. I don't know if that is always the case or they were having issues as the next day the lobby smelled like sewer and I got to witness a maintenance guy go off on one of the hotel managers about something leaking and him not being given the tools/opportunity to repair. Maybe all smells will disappear once the issue is fixed?
Also (minor) the VIP amenity is free WiFy but everyone gets free Wifi...
Verified traveller
1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
28 December 2019
Nice clean and near public transport.
Nice clean hotel, the only thing to change is the carpet in the rooms. The carpet looks clean however these days for hygiene and easy cleaning hotels should avoid them in the bedrooms. Hotel fairly well situated not far from public transport getting you to all touristic and shopping sites.
I will stay there again.