Our family decided to break the bank, and end off in style. This hotel was going to be the most expensive of the handful of our trip.
It is certainly unique, and they obviously have great services. They were kind and welcoming, and spoke multitudes of languages. It felt like walking into an art gallery, with 1950s post modernism chairs, paired with 16th century tapestries, all in a centuries old Renaissance palace. Unique to say the least.
On the street, the hotel is very unassuming, and almost futuristic. Glass doors open by a mechanical arm, and following a blue LED lit runway, you enter the main (and now covered) courtyard. All very cool.
The rooms, not screaming with modern features, but very minimalist. Steel and its natural richness is a highlight of many rooms. The smallish rooms are very efficient and luxurious. Giant soaker tubs are the focal point of every suite (or at least the three that I saw). There are handy lights are at every finger tip, as are great bathroom extras.
The views however are quite average. Most of them overlook courtyards, and are dimly lit.
I enjoyed the location, and how it is pedestrian only. I didn't bother with the breakfast, at 24 euros a person, it seemed a little extravagant.

We stayed at the Cour des Loges at the end of our honeymoon trip and splurged on a Classic room at this expensive hotel. Our room was comfortable and larger than most European hotel rooms. We enjoyed the door that led directly to the garden and were happy that the air conditioning worked nicely and that the bed was comfortable. We were surprised that the bathroom had only a tub with no proper shower head - this made washing hair difficult.

The hotel lobby was impressive, and reminiscent of an ancient Roman courtyard. Gerard, the head concierge, was extremely friendly and helpful. In advance of our stay, he arranged a cooking class for us and confirmed and made restaurant reservations during our stay. Jean-Philippe was also helpful.

We enjoyed swimming in the small mosaic-tiled pool late at night.

The breakfast was an astonishing 25 Euros per person, so we opted to eat out in boulangeries around the corner instead.

Prices went up since 2 years ago, when I could have gladly granted 4-5 stars, but the proceeds were definitely not invested in maintenance. The air conditioned was loud, the wallpaper of the restroom aged, the cover of the toilet unscrewed, the plumbing of the wide gray bathtub leaked. But the "coup de grâce" was the unexpected 25 euros breakfast (per capita), totally unbecoming for a 290 euros room. By the way: the cheapest room starts at 270 euros, which at the current exchange rate equals 367$. American travelers must be warned that separate shower and toilet is a regrettable European tradition inherited by this beautiful hotel built on a renovated old house; be grateful for the bidet.

Loved this hotel. Charming does not even begin to describe it. The concierge, Gerard, spent 3 days before I arrived finding a suitable yoga class for me. Service is impeccable. Location is wonderful (situated in the heart of Old Lyon). Great walking tours within 10 minutes of the hotel. If you're in Lyon, you must take a car to Paul Bocuse's Restaraunt (consider by many to be the best in all of France -- if it is even possible to pick one). Paul Bocuse himself greets every arriving guest. The food is superb (but they're not "giving it away!").