Having read that this hotel is made up of 4 centuries-old buildings and is considered one of the best in Lyon, I booked a room so that my husband and I could enjoy a luxurious and comfortable stay during our first visit to Lyon.

Unfortunately, in this case style trumps function. Our room was up some stairs and then down some more stairs and had the musty smell of the sauna next door to us. The style was super contemporary and the bedroom was very small. The lighting was almost impossible to read by, although there was plenty in the bathroom. The bathroom could be seen 100% of the time because it was joined to the bedroom by a huge, uncovered picture window. A lot of the materials needed replacement, like dirty throw rugs, permanently stained fixtures, and damaged and stained draperies. I had to reach under the high-style sink in order to close the drain (and most of the time it didn't close anyway).

The one bright spot in an otherwise depressing stay was the concierge, Gerard, who is one of the best in the business. He has spent his life in Lyon and knows what people who only have a couple days should focus on. So we had a great time outside the hotel. This was the most expensive hotel we stayed in in France (of 5, including Paris) and the only one in which we were disappointed.

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.