Located in the heart of downtown Lyon, only a 5- minute's walk from Perrache Station, The Best Western Hotel de Verdun is a charming three-star establishment and a perfect launching point from which to explore the beautiful city of Lyon. Situated at the confluence of the Rhone and the Saone rivers, Lyon is a place steeped in history. It was the capital of the Gauls under the Roman Empire, and has for thousands of years been a center of cultural and commercial exchange. In 1998, Lyon was granted recognition and protection as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lyon's Hotel de Verdun is set in a former "hotel particulier" (mansion) constructed in the 1930s. Visitors will be thrilled by the spacious and comfortable rooms, decorated in classic Provencal colors and featuring garden views. Business travelers will be happy to find modem connections available in each of the 28 guest rooms. The hotel's salon/bar provides a tranquil environment in which guests can relax with a drink after a hard day of working, shopping, or sightseeing. A small restaurant is available for guests to take breakfast or a light evening meal. The Best Western Hotel de Verdun is only minutes away from fine dining, shopping, and entertainment venues.