Mercure Lyon Centre Beaux Arts: Presqu'île Art Deco Hotel Near Place des Jacobins

Overview

Mercure Lyon Centre Beaux Arts is a hotel operated under the Mercure brand and located on Rue Président Édouard Herriot in thePresqu'îledistrict of Lyon. The property is described in the evidence as an Art Deco building and is positioned at the start of pedestrianised shopping streets, close to Place des Jacobins and between the Rhône and Saône rivers. Several sources record the hotel as a 4-star property, while the independent classification body behind that value is not separately established in the mapped records. The hotel is held out as part of Lyon's architectural heritage within the Presqu'île and is presented across the sources as a character property rather than a purely functional stay.

Verified Location

The structured place record gives the address as 73 Rue Président Édouard Herriot, 69002 Lyon, France, with coordinates 45.7609285, 4.8341997. The Lyon Tourist Office and Accor's listing repeat the same postal address using the format 73-75 Rue du Président Édouard Herriot, 69002 Lyon 2ème, and place the hotel just off Place des Jacobins. The location is described as lying in a brisk commercial district with the Saône to one side and the Rhône to the other. OpenStreetMap corroborates the same coordinates and address, providing an additional independent mapping reference for the property's position.

History and Character

The hotel occupies a late nineteenth-century building on a corner of Rue du Président Édouard Herriot. One independent source dates the Art Deco-style structure to 1862 and credits the architect J. Pellisson, while another frames the property as a 19th-century historic building; the two dates reflect different elements of the building's history as recorded in the evidence. The Lyon Tourist Office and the Trait d'union listing both describe an Art Deco setting, with the property positioned at the beginning of the pedestrianised shopping streets of the Presqu'île. Sources frame the hotel as a charming and distinctive establishment that draws on the artistic spirit associated with the surrounding district.

Rooms

The Accor page lists two named categories that appear in the evidence. The Chambre Classique is shown for two people with a double bed, a stated size of 15 m², and a view of the city or courtyard. The Chambre Privilège is shown for two people with a king-size bed, a stated size of 25 m², and a city view. Other inventory references in the evidence give room counts of 75 or 76 without independent confirmation; specific room counts, layouts, and amenities may change, so official sources should be checked before booking. In-room features described across the evidence include climate control, a mini-bar, a hair dryer, telephone, television with cable or satellite channels, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

Services and Facilities

In-room and public-area features described in the evidence include Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a mini-bar, a hair dryer, telephone, television with cable or satellite, and lift access. The Lyon Tourist Office lists a bar, parking nearby, and an accessible setup for wheelchair users with assistance. The Accor page records check-in from 14:00 and check-out at 12:00, and shows that the property operates as a non-smoking establishment with pets accepted. One source refers to meeting space, including a Salon des Beaux-Arts with a square layout capacity listed as 15. The Mercure brand is associated with the PLANET 21 programme initiated by Accor, and the hotel holds La Clef Verte (Green Key) certification, with the Lyon Tourist Office indicating the certification has been held since 2024. Facilities, room categories and policies may change, and the official site should be consulted for the current detail.

Nearby Transport

The Accor page places Place des Jacobins bus stop about 100 m from the hotel and lists Cordeliers and Bellecour as the closest metro and rail stops, both around 500 m. The Lyon Tourist Office names Metro A at Cordeliers and Metro A or D at Bellecour as the recommended public transport options, with a public car park recorded about 100 m from the property. HRS places the nearest train station 0.5 km away and indicates Lyon-Saint Exupéry airport at roughly 25 km. These transport details provide neutral context for reaching the property by metro, bus and main-line rail.

Nearby Dining Context

The structured place record lists multiple catering venues within roughly 21–118 m of the address, including Dorner Frères, copains, Gang Nam, Café des Jacobins, Bayrouti, Slake, Antonio & Marco, Ré-Confort, L'Empousa, L'Écho des Galets, Bistrot des 4 Chapeaux, and Mei Shi. These appear as nearby mapped places only, and no evidence in the supplied records recommends or rates any of them. The Lyon Tourist Office similarly situates the hotel at the start of a stretch known for cafés, restaurants and shops without naming specific venues.

Practical Considerations

Public car parking is available about 100 m from the hotel rather than on site. Pets are accepted, sometimes with a supplement, and the property provides accessible rooms for wheelchair users with assistance. Prices, availability, breakfast options, and breakfast fees are not independently verified in the evidence and should be confirmed on the official Accor page before travel. The hotel's own listing also refers to a lobby bar, Le B'Ariste, offering a selection of local wines and a cocktail menu that changes with the seasons, as described on the Accor page.