Originally Posted by rfrost

This thread couldn't be more timely, as I've just decided to go to Lyon at the end of June. My first choice was the Cour des Loges, but unfortunately it's booked for my dates. The Villa Florentine is out because some friends, one of whom could not handle the steps, will be joining me for part of my stay. What's the next best choice? I'd like something with a good location convenient to Old Lyon and the Roman amphiteatre at Fourviere, where I believe the performances I'm attending will take place.
I'd actually been looking at the Royal, and am curious about the OP's comments; I've read the reviews on TripAdvisor and it doesn't sound that bad (and I'm assuming they could get me a reservation at Paul Bocuse!) What about the (I think it's new or newish) Sofitel?
I'll look into the Perrache and Radisson discussed above; I don't think the Hilton's location would work well for me.