Name: Mercure Paris Gare de Lyon Opera Bastille
Address: Rue Parrot, 3, Paris, 75012, FR

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Laura

We love this hotel -- we've been staying here for 27 years, twice now in its new incarnation under the Mercure ownership. The room was impeccably clean, most all the staff were welcoming and friendly, and the location couldn't be more perfect, on a small street off the rue de Lyon, a few steps from the gare. We also were able to stay in our favorite room again: no. 3, extremely quiet, just off the entrance, and so there's no waiting for the elevator.

A few items could be improved on:

The quality of the tissues and toilet paper is very low. Blowing one's nose doesn't feel good with this paper thin, nearly scratchy paper. And the toilet paper is so sparse on each roll that we had to request extra rolls twice in a five-day stay.

There's little space to put away one's clothes. I brought portable coat hangers with me, and thank goodness I did. There also almost no space in the bathroom for one's \"bathroom stuff\": luckily I brought a hanging \"kit\" that I had to use. Finally, I installed my own (suction held) wall hooks for towels, because there were just not enough.

BREAKFAST. They offer copious and delicious options -- it's 10 times better than it was before the Mercure took over the establishment. Yet when we arrived at 7:00 am, the eggs and orange juice were out, \"un manque\" that lasted for nearly 20 minutes, despite my bringing it up to two employees. I also had to bus my own table in order to have a place to sit. Perhaps a staff member was missing this morning?

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Blythe

As soon as we checked in the staff was friendly and offered great ideas about where to eat.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 May 2026

can

breakfast not good

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2026

jonathan

Loved the hotel. Loved that the 12th felt less touristy. Conveniently located near a ton of restaurants and the Gare de Lyon train station. 10/10 would recommend.

8/10

Excellent

23 Mar 2026

marie

Proche de la Gare de Lyon

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2026

Stacy

The rooms were very small, but to be expected for Paris. Staff was very very nice and the hotel overall was a great option.

4/10

Poor

24 Nov 2025

Michael

50 Euros to check in before 14:00. That is unacceptable

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

18 Nov 2025

Guilherme

The room was nothing like de photos! It smelled like mold, the walls were dirty, the towels smelled like bleech. Everytime we showered the whole bathroom floaded. Everything in the room was old and tacky. I’m really disappointed cuz I’ve trusted the pictures.
Reception was pretty and the room did not follow the pattern. Also the location is not good, really far from everything.

Staff was super polite e gentil though.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2025

Jane

Very comfortable and staff friendly and helpful I'll remember it for when I return to Paris and going to a performance at the Bastille

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2025

Roger M

Friendly reception staff. Excellent breakfast. Comfortable bed.
Room, especially carpet, tired and in need of renovation. Shower screen grubby

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Sep 2025

Jane

We chose this hotel because of its convenience for getting to the Gare de Lyons and in that respect, it is excellent. It is an attractive- looking building, with cheerful interiors and the room itself was very pleasant: a good size and nice and clean. The staff are most helpful and we had an excellent breakfast every morning. I would recommend this hotel.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2025

John

Nice hotel in a good location near the station. Very helpful and friendly welcome.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

24 Aug 2025

thierry

dur dur

toilettes sales avec cuvette des WC que j'ai du nettoyer avec la brosse des WC !!!!
j'attens un geste de votre part

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2025

Margot

Very clean, good bathroom toiletries, great proximity to the train if you are leaving to visit other areas within Paris.
Lots of restaurant choices within walking distance

8/10

Excellent

17 Aug 2025

Dorin

Fantastic stay, the hotel is quite modern, the decor is very beautiful, very clean and the staff helpful.
The air conditioner could do with some more power, as it wasn’t getting the room cool enough, considering outside were 33+ degrees. It was OK, it’s just that I prefere it much cooler. And the mattress is on the firm side, which again, I found it a little difficult to have a good sleep, but the mattress seems new. Again, very clean, clean sheets, clean towels, clean facilities, quite pleased. Apart from the AC and the firmness of the mattress, everything else was excellent, I would definitely stay here again

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2025

Linda

Good quiet location. Room was missing some wall and curtain hardware / trash can lids etc. For the price you’d think they’d pay attention to these details. Perhaps not the best value but a clean and cute room and property.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2025

Verified traveler

Good hotel

Good overnight stop ready for early start from Gare du Lyon the next morning

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jun 2025

JENS

Very average hotel. Not really 4 star.

Reasonably good location for the metro to go elsewhere. Neighbourhood a bit rough since right next to the big train station.

Hotel common areas has been interior decorated at some point, however, the rooms are a bit worn out with some holes in the walls etc.

Don't pay extra for breakfast. Take your coffee and croissant elsewhere, as the small breakfast offered is poor. Think big greasy glasses of super market marmalade where you need to use a long spoon to get down to the jam/marmelade - microwave scrambled egg from plastic bottles.

Beds were fine which is important.

Staff OK for Paris.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2025

Nikoo

The hotel was old fashioned with the metal key for the hotel
Door room. It was wonderful. Very nice clean and comfortable hotel. Great location with everything walkable to go to the sites. And the metro was very close by as well.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2025

Evangeline

Pleasant stay , staff were friendly , breakfast was excellent / no complaints except the carpet in the room looked worn out/dirty needs to be replaced

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

19 May 2025

Elina

Nice and small hotel

Gluten- or lactose free options very poor or nothing at all on breakfast. No eggs on breakfast either. Quiet room, good bed. Clean and feels safe. Peaceful environment and good location near the metro station.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2025

Gareth

Close to Gare de Lyon for an early train

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2025

Richard

Friendly staff and excellent breakfast.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2025

Ophélie

Thank you !

It was amazing ! I booked it the same evening I used it. I had a problem with another place, so it was kind of an emergency. Was a great surprise ! Warm and cosy room, enough for two people, great area for breakfasts and very well placed in town ! Right next to the train station, and you can go anywhere by walk or using some transports. Fantastic week-end, saved by this hotel. Thank you !

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

26 Jan 2025

MARCUS

Shocking and dangerous if you have allergies.

Smell in room unbearable.
Fridge not working
AC not working
Lever on shower broken
Pealing paper and paint
Unable to provide allergy information for breakfast which is a legal requirement. Unable to eat breakfast safely with my son so embarrassingly had to go out for breakfast.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jan 2025

David

Small room, tiny lift, worn carpet, expensive breakfast

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2024

Anthony

Un superbe accueil dès notre arrivée, le personnel à la reception a été très agréable à chaque instant de notre séjour. La chambre est très jolie et bien équipée. Je recommande donc cet établissement pour son personnel et la qualité des chambres.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2024

Amyra

Good place recommended

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2024

Francis

The property was great for its proximity to Gare de Lyon. The room was clean and tidy, had a nespresso machine and windows double glazed to damp down noise. Great little grocery store within 50 metres and 5 minute walk to metro, TGF etc

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2024

Vikramaditya

Tastefully decorated and efficiently serviced. Very close to the station and to a lot of dining / breakfast options

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2024

Zenon

Bonito hotel muy limpio y el personal muy bueno, el desayuno buffet excelente

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2024

Ahmer

Wonderful staff

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2024

Roozbeh

Room was clean and comfortable and staff were very cordial and helpful. The location has easy access to public transportation.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2024

Marianne

Convenient good value

Small room, as expected, but bath was decent size. Staff was very ki d and continental breakfast was a great value at 8 euros. Courtyard room was very quiet. Super convenient to gare de Lyon, which we traveled out of. Would stay again if traveling from that station again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2024

Cynthia

Everyone we encountered was helpful and kind. The location was super convenient for accessing public transportation, including river transportation to major tourist attractions. There were many shops and restaurants in the area, and there is a nice restaurant in the hotel.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2024

Michael

Great place to stay if you’re traveling too or from Gare de Lyon. Great staff, clean, comfortable room although a bit small. I would stay there again.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2024

Martin

A great hotel for Gare de Lyon. An interesting area to explore and easy access to central Paris. Hotel feels upscale, and was very clean and tidy.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2024

Ronnie

I was very happy with my short stay. Though my room was small, and the shower was a tight fit, it was clean and comfortable and the bathroom spotless.
I found all your staff friendly and helpful and was particularly impressed with the girl who greeted me and introduced me to the big Teddy in reception on my arrival on Friday.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2024

David

A good well organised small hotel. Pleasant staff

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

11 May 2024

Restu

good hotel but quite in the outskirt area of the center

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2024

Carina

We love our stay at Mercure Hotel. From check in to check out was very smooth. Delicious and fresh breakfast, the staff was very friendly and helpful at all times. Also a great hotel for people with a service animal.
Until next time :)

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2024

ANDREW

Very friendly and helpful staff

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2023

Pauline

Great time

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

11 Nov 2023

Mia

The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. The rooms are small and need updating. The hotel is convenient to the subway stations.

8/10

Excellent

06 Nov 2023

Verified traveler

Nice stay at Mercure. Well maintained. Its very close to the main train station which is very convenient.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2023

Scott

Very nice hotel with good location

Lovely hotel about two blocks away from the Gare de Lyon train station. Small but comfortable rooms. Nice breakfast. Very walkable neighborhood and close to metro and train stations so getting around Paris was easy.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 Oct 2023

CHIRAG

Tiny rooms, tacky decor, paper cups in bathroom, ordinary breakfast. Looks like a 2* hotel.
Good location (near the station), helpful staff.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

07 Oct 2023

Amine

It’s a renovated late 19th-early 20th century property with a lot of charm. Rooms are small, but comfortable. Metro is right there.

6/10

Pleasant

05 Oct 2023

Danielle

Not as described.

Nothing like the description on hotel. Com no dressing gowns no kettle lumpy bed and pillows dirt underneath the beds no tea/coffee making facilities and paper cups for everything the bathroom was clean and else where just under the bed was dirty. But we’re helpful by moving us to wheelchair room. Very polite staff.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

25 Sep 2023

Patrick

I think it's going through a slow renovation but there's work to be to upgrade to the 2020's including USB B and C charges.

Staff were super nice.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

22 Sep 2023

Christopher

First and last time

Room was ok but air con was super noisey, had to turn it off. Shower was very small and was a squeeze for me, I'm well built but not massive. Location was good and hotel was clean but would not stay here again.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2023

Linda

The staff were very helpful on all fronts. Happy to recommend

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

05 Sep 2023

Verified traveler

Better Options nearby

the lobby and main areas of the hotel are beautiful but the rooms are kind of gross, and not functioning very well.. would recommend elsewhere

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2023

Manish

Nice small property. Rooms are well kept and comfortable beds. Bathrooms are a lil small but excellent showers with great water pressure. Breakfast is good with multiple offerings.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2023

Premjit

Excellent stay, highly recommended. Only issue we had, if we had to say anything would be they never refilled the coffee pods or sachets

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Aug 2023

Jennie

Lovely hotel, great location ! Short walk from Gare de Lyon.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2023

Robin

It was a wonderful stay and a great hotel!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2023

Marlene

We had a lovely stay. Thank you!
And also for finding my phone 😬✨

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2023

Eric

10min walking distance from La Gare de Lyon, Velib bike station very close, all the restaurant you want close to the hotel for a drink on the patio or eat. I strongly recommend the outdoor patio by the water canal call Chez Mylène, start your dinner around 8h00pm to watch the sunset until 10h00pm and see this magical atmosphère turning to night light! Vive Paris :) We took the taxi for CGL, it takes 45min without traffic and 65 Euro. By train it takes over 1h easy and you need to takes 3 different train.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2023

David

Try this hotel, it’s a little gem

Very enjoyable stay. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The bedroom (single) and bathroom were nice. The bed and pillows were very comfortable and the air con was very welcome as the temperatures were high on my visit. My only minor things to comment on, I don’t like drinking hot drinks out of paper cups. The hotel standard is good but I think, as adults we could be trusted with real cups. Also, although there were wall lamps I found the bedroom quite dark for someone like me whose eyesight is not perfect. Apart from that I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and would recommend.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2023

David

Ok

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2023

Renee

This hotel was perfect for my needs! I arrived tired and jet lagged and check in was a breeze. I chose this location due to its proximity to Gare de Lyon as I had a train to Nice the following morning. It was a very easy 3-4 minute walk to the train station which also had a Starbucks—very important to this American! Once I made sure I could get to the train station, I explored the area a bit. I loved Rue Cremiux—super cute picture spot and I had a lovely dinner at Le Bistro Lyonnais—highly recommend!! All in all Mercure Paris Gare de Lyon Opéra Bastille exceeded my expectations and I would have happily stayed longer than the one night I had there.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2023

Hazel

Staff were very friendly and helpful, pleasant décor. 24 hour service on reception if needed. Best of all, excellent breakfast!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2023

Richard

Everyone at the hotel was extremely friendly and helpful. The breakfast buffet was excellent and the room was very nice for a Parisian hotel.

Leisure Pet

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2023

Verified traveler

There was no water in the room. Asked for a nice room & was given a room on the top floor with another adjoining room. No place in the bathroom to put any toiletries.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2023

Miss Monika

It's a cute hotel

I picked this hotel from the pictures I saw online; in person was also beautiful. The only thing was its style, far from the major tourist attractions, which I had to walk a lot or take a taxi which got pricy during traffic afternoons. But overall, it was a beautiful hotel with helpful staff at any time we needed anything.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2023

Joanna

Great, clean hotel!

It was amazing, the location was perfect and the staff was incredibly friendly. Would stay here again. Also, rooms were surprisingly spacious for Parisien standards lol

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2023

Florencia

Newly renovated. Prestige room had a beautiful window to the street with a very Parisian view. Prestige room os also bigger than the Classic. Nice for a treat in the city of lights. We would go back!

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

12 May 2023

Eric

Good place to stay for a night near the gare, but I wouldn't stay here for a trip to Paris. Our bathroom had grafitti on the walls from past guests, and the general state of the room was rough. This is a utility hotel, but don't stay here for your vacation.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2023

Mr William

Amazing hotel with amazing staff. Always so friendly and happy to help. The rooms are lovely and a good size for such a central location. Great for travellers as it is so close to gare de Lyon which links to the rest of Paris and beyond in minutes

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2023

Matthew

Very nice rooms and close to metro and train station.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2023

Kenneth McKenzie

Friendly and accommodating staff. Room clean and comfortable with good facilities. Enjoyed our stay, would recommend this Hotel, perfectly Parisian.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Apr 2023

Silvia

Nice small hotel. Great if you need to be close to Gare de Lyon. Rooms can be a bit small.
Staff very friendly and accommodating

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2023

Eric

Almost great

Great staff, but the sink was small & if I weighed 25 more pounds, would not be able to go into the shower. Also, the toilet was too high. I am 5’7”.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2023

Thoraya

Charming little hotel very convenient for Gare de Lyon
Staff friendly and very helpful

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

29 Mar 2023

Ray

Good location although not great neighbourhood. Bed and pillows were fairly comfortable. Dislikes: many. Room was small with nowhere to sit. Noisy with hydraulics and mechanical noise throughout the night. Facilities poor, eg, 4 paper cups instead of glasses and cups. Poor housekeeping. Our bathroom waste bib, which was quite full, wasn’t even emptied, and the liquid soap in the bathroom ran out. I could go on. Very disappointing, especially given the prices and the alleged 4 star rating.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Feb 2023

Scott Josef

Good small hotel in good location.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2023

Richard

Smart little hotel close to Gare du Lyon station

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2023

Lynnette

The hotel staff were amazing from find us a parking garage at check-in and check-out was a breeze. I wasn’t even at the desk for more than a minute. The main train station (Gare De Lyon) was less than a five min walk which made it very convenient. There are a few eateries around the hotel with even a wine bar next door. The elevator is small but the stairs are very manageable.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

19 Dec 2022

Pamela

Brilliant stay!

Had an amazing 1night stay. Staff were very nice. Breakfast was good. The room we stayed in was nice and clean. Good toiletries too - they have nuxe shampoo, shower gel, conditioner and lotion. Love love love!
The hotel is located near Gare de Lyon metro. There’s a bus stop nearby too.
The hotel service was brilliant!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2022

Siarra

I really loved staying at this hotel. The design feels like traditional Paris with modern day accent/decor pieces. I felt really safe and the staff was really nice. The hotel is very close to a metro station and walkable distance to a several brasseries.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

20 Nov 2022

Barry

Tiny

Probably the smallest hotel room I’ve ever had - prison cells are bigger.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2022

PW

A very good choice if you need a hotel near the Gare de Lyon. The staff are welcoming and helpful and the buffet breakfast was very good.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2022

Hilde

Excellent small hotel very close to Gare de Lyon.
The breakfast was amazing.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2022

Patricia

We had a great stay here. The customer service was excellent, all of the staff were very helpful and kind. Antonio helped us with all of our questions and gave us many tips and great advice. The rooms were small but cute and very clean. The bathrooms were actually larger than normal and also clean. Location was perfect, a few minutes walk to Gare de Lyon. Also there were so many good cafes and restaurants nearby. Overall great stay.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2022

Vadim

Great location and staff

The service staff were great. The breakfast was amazing. Overall, great place to stay.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2022

Jeanne

Beautiful hotel with great staff welcoming you every time to walk into the lobby. Very clean and well decorated. Many coffee shops and restaurant all around. Very convenient and very close to the Gard de Lyon.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2022

Stephen

Lovely place overall, tiny elevator.

Business_and_leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

30 Apr 2022

Eleanor

Near but not at Gare de Lyon

This hotel is not really at Gare de Lyon and is about 10 minutes' walk away. The rooms could not be smaller. The service was alright and the breakfast was pretty good. There is another Mercure actually connected to the Gare. Make sure you book the right one.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2022

Hazel

Excellent stay

Thank you for anniversary amenities appreciate the efforts , booked breakfast , very good breakfast variety, thanks to Sonia excellent service from checking in to check out

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

24 Feb 2022

Verified traveler

The Bad out weighs the good.

The cleaners did a good job overall at keeping the room and common areas cleans.
We still experienced one problem after another.
There was no room service menu in the room
We ran out of soap mid shower
Ran out of toilet paper
No mini bar
No utensils in the room
And the worst for me is that they turn off the air condition in the room and control the heating for you, so you dont get to adjust it to your own personal comfort. They assume everyones comfort level is the same. Only 2 people with no luggage or with small bags can fit in the elevator at once.
There is other issues I decided not to write here but the only Good thing is The location and The Front office staff are helpful and speaks english
I would not recommend staying here

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2022

Charlotte

Good

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

07 Jul 2026

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