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The modern, six storey Hotel des Congres is located on the
left bank of the River Rhone bordering the Tete d'Or Park, in
Lyon's business district. Air conditioned guest rooms feature oak
furnishings and light blue decor, all have direct dial
telephones, mini bars, wireless Internet access and satellite
televisions.
Dark wood furnishings and exposed beams complement the
traditional French dishes on offer in the hotel's restaurant, and
guests can relax with a cocktail in a corner of the hotel's
colorful modern bar while planning the next day's sightseeing
tours on line, 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
banquet facilities and fully equipped conference rooms. The hotel
is close to a number of attractions including the Cite
internationale, an entertainment complex one kilometer from the
hotel which houses a conference hall, the Museum of Contemporary
Art and cinema halls. The 140 meters high Credit Lyonnais Tower
is built from colored brick earning it the nick name Crayon while
established in 1772, the Natural History Museum is the region's
oldest, 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 sculptures and fountains. Lyon St Exupery
Airport LYS is at 28 kilometers distance from the hotel.
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On arrival in Lyon, follow directions to the city center and
boulevard Laurent, Bonnevay Periphique Nord. Take the exit Porte
de Saint Clare. At the roundabout take the Part Dieu exit. Take
the second road on the right when on Boulevard Stalingrad and the
hotel is at the end of G. Melies Street
Take the line 1 tram from the airport to the stop at Le Tonkin,
or the number 59 or 70 bus to Les Samourais stop. A taxi rank is
in front of Terminal 1, level 1.
Hotel Des Congres, Place Du Commandant Riviere - Villeurbanne,
France 69100
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