You can't beat the view from Pentes croix rousse. The apartment was good for our 5 night stay in Lyon. We didn't use the kitchen at all -- too much good prepared food in Lyon -- so I can't comment on the cooking equipment. The location is quite central, about a 15 minute walk from Hotel de Ville, but is in a residential area with few coffee shops or restaurants in the immediate area.
Because the apartment had not been rented the day before, we were able to check in early, which was extremely helpful.