Hotel Golden Tulip - Lyon - France

Hotel Golden Tulip is a 4* hotel in Lyon (Saint-Priest) located in the business quarter of Lyon at about a 20 min. drive from the city centre of Lyon.
The hotel is surrounded by 2 beautifull lakes & seem to be in the middle of a green area.

Rooms:
The rooms are spacious and looking pretty new.
There was a double bed provided (180*200cm) which was really soft.
Also the 2 different pillows per person were of a really good quality.
There is a small workdesk, a big mirror with light & a large wardrobe.
Unfortunatelly the room has a carpet & no safe.
There are plenty of powerpoints in the room.
No room have a balcony, but no matter where you are you'll always have a nice view on one of the lakes & the green surroundings.

Bathroom:
The bathroom is of a normal size with a walk-in shower (which is spacious).
The shower is of good quality, but due to 'eco'-showerhead the pressor wasn't very high.
No amenities are provided, except for liquid soap in a despenser.
The toilet is in the bathroom & a hair dryer is also provided (didn't test this one...).
There are 2 big & 2 small towels provided which are very good quality. They were pretty new.

Breakfast:
Breakfast is served as a buffet in the restaurant.
There is a wide choice of cold & hot plates (even waffles & pancakes).
They servce fresh orange juice & have an expresso machine for coffee & hot chocolat milk.
Also Nutella is provided, together with other marmelades.

Bar:
The bar is located next to the reception & had a live band playing on that evening.
There is also the chance to sit on the terrace, overlooking the lake & the green surroundings.

Restaurant:
The restaurant is also overlooking the lake & the green area.
Into my opinion the dishes are pretty expensive. I just took a spaghetti bolognaise, which cost me 18EUR. I'd have expected a big plate, but only a small one was served with a little bit of Parmesan.
I asked for an extra portion, and this was not a problem.
There is fresh breads & even a 'amuse' served.
note: you can also have diner on the terrace of the restaurant.

Positive:
- spacious rooms with good quality beds
- large offer for breakfast

Negative:
- carpets in the room

NOTE: the hotel also has a fitness space.

General conclusion:
The Golden Tulip hotel Lyon is a good 4* hotel for business trips. As the distance to Lyon is a bit far, I'd not advice it for pleasure trips to Lyon. The hotel is good price/ quality.
If you're statying here, I'd advice to get into the beautifull city centre of Lyon on the evening.
I'd rate this hotel 8/10 for a 4* hotel for the nice rooms & cleanliness.