Hotel Ibis Budget Lyon Confluence (Lyon, France)

Not only did this hotel's location near the River Rhone waterfront in central Lyon put guests close to dining and nightlife options, but also it offered excellent public transport links because it was a short walk from Gare de Lyon-Perrache for TGV, regional and metro Line A trains. Furthermore, the nearest tram stop was only steps away. There was also hassle-free access to the A7 motorway, which enabled drivers to easily reach universities, historic districts, sports venues and industrial areas. The surrounding Confluence neighbourhood on the Presqu'ile peninsula also offered leisure and shopping options.

The modernized and streamlined rooms with flat-panel TVs and hard floors appealed to reviewers, who often said they were well-cleaned, well-maintained and comfortable. Travellers on a budget frequently felt they got reasonable bang for their buck due to the usually low-cost room rates.

Visitors spoke highly of the professional, courteous and friendly personnel who often had good local knowledge. Diners usually enjoyed the simple but plentiful continental breakfast buffet, often saying it was good value for money.

Although reviewers largely appreciated the free Wi-Fi network, there were occasional reports that the service suffered from unreliable coverage and slow speeds.

Light sleepers sometimes claimed soundproofing measures were insufficient to fully exclude occasional nuisance noise from adjoining rooms. Certain rooms facing the motorway were reportedly exposed to traffic noise. Lingering smoky odours also annoyed reviewers in certain rooms.

Several critics mentioned the showers were too compact or that the rooms themselves were rather small, particularly when fully occupied. The limited storage space and minor cleanliness issues like insufficiently cleaned bathrooms also bothered travellers in some rooms.