This family-friendly apartment hotel is located in the city centre, in the heart of a new residential area. It is right in front of the town hall for the 8th district of Lyon (the second largest city in France, after Paris). It is also close to the main hospitals, the universities and several theatres and cultural centres. The tram takes guests right into the heart of Lyon Presqu'ïle. Lyon Saint-Exupéry International Airport is approx. 20 km from the hotel. Opened in 2005, the residence provides 115 air-conditioned apartments spread over 4 storeys, offering a friendly, functional space for working, eating and relaxing. It offers a wide range of amenities, including an entrance hall, lift access, a breakfast room, Internet access and, for a fee, car park/garage access. Each of the 115 apartments includes a bathroom and a fully equipped kitchen with electric hobs, mini fridge, microwave and dishes, as well as a direct dial telephone and free high-speed Internet access. Each unit also comes with satellite/cable TV and individually adjustable air conditioning. The hotel provides guests with a buffet breakfast. By car: Take A43 towards Lyon centre then La Part Dieu. Go down Avenue Jean Mermoz until reaching number 55. Alternatively, access the A6 via the de Fourvière tunnel, then cross the Rhone, take Avenue Berthelot and continue on Avenue Jean Mermoz until reaching number 55. From the northern ring road (Périphérique Nord), take the exit for Lyon Mermoz Nord, then drive straight on. From the southern ring road (Périphérique Sud), exit at Mermoz.