Here is why I would stay here again:
- The location is absolutely perfect. Halfway in between the train station and everything you want to experience in Lyon. It's in a real neighborhood so it just feels like you're living in Lyon. Boulangerie and supermarket around the corner. Nice little walk to the Old Town.
- The views are beautiful. I love being able to look out onto the roofs in European cities. Adds so much character and enjoyment to the entire experience. Lots of light, a nice balcony, fresh air coming in.
- The wifi is fast and easy to connect to. The shower is hot. There is a washing machine, which is incredibly helpful for me on a 5-week trip. The bed and bedspread are very comfortable. There is an elevator if you want to use it.
- The host was very communicative and allowed me to drop my bags/check in early. That was hugely helpful and appreciated.
Here is how the apartment and experience could be even better:
- Provide shampoo for guests. It's not that expensive or hard to do. And it saves a guest arriving after a long travel day from having to find a store, go pick up shampoo, etc. Little things mean a lot when you are traveling.
- I do not understand why many Europeans don't simply add a simple shower rod and curtain to the shower so you don't splash water all over the floor, and then get your feet wet or have to use a towel to dry it up. And why not put the shower head at 6' high so you can actually just stand under the shower and enjoy it, able to use two hands to wash your hair, without having to hold the shower head in your hand. Two easy fixes!
- The location and views make this apartment worth staying at. I would note the finishings and furniture are cheap (but so is the cost of the apartment) so I probably wouldn't stay here with my wife, but it was fine for just me.
- Please add a couple more pillows to make the bed/sleeping perfect.
- Please make it clear from the beginning how you get the keys. You walk about 20 minutes from the train station to a Relay convenience store where you ask the clerk inside for the keys after providing a code given by the host. Then you walk 10 minutes from there to the apartment.
When I come back to Lyon, I will stay here. The views and location and price are unbeatable, and the host is accommodating. Highly recommended.