We were blown away when we walked into the apartment. Everything was really well done, very stylish but comfortable. The spiral staircase makes carrying suitcases a bit of a challenge but manageable certainly. Most folks aren’t travelling for 3 months like we were. The bedroom had a comfortable bed, plenty of closet space and hangers and a large window w/room darkening drapes. The bathroom had a lovely shower with 2 shower heads and nice pressure. The living room, dining area and kitchen were well equipped, had stylish comfortable furniture and were well lit. We actually prepared dinner in the kitchen one night with the supplies from the Sunday market just over the Saône. The old city where the apartment is located has shops, restaurants and museums so close. An ideal spot from which to explore Lyon and a great respite to return to after a day of adventure. A car is certainly not necessary but there is very nice underground parking if needed (for a reasonable fee) although a bit of a walk from the apartment. Certainly very doable. You definitely can’t go wrong with this beautiful and conveniently located space