Hôtel Resto Ô9 Marches, a bistro hotel near Lyon
Hôtel Resto Ô9 Marches is a hotel with a bistro and home-made pizzas at 23 route de Genève in Rillieux-la-Pape, near Lyon. Rooms are simple, with a private bathroom, and the car park is free. It suits travellers passing through, business guests and anyone who likes to eat on site.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where the Hôtel Resto Ô9 Marches is and how to get there
The Hôtel Resto Ô9 Marches is at 23 route de Genève, in Rillieux-la-Pape, on the edge of Lyon. It is more of a stopover than a place for a long holiday, and that is what makes it useful: you sleep close to Lyon in a plain house, with good value for money according to the reviews.
The listing mentions Crépieux-la-Pape station nearby and quick access to Lyon. The car park is free, a real plus if you arrive by car. On the other hand, one guest notes that the hotel is next to a busy railway line, which I come back to below.
What the rooms are like
The rooms at the Hôtel Resto Ô9 Marches are simple and clean. Each has its own bathroom, a television, a kettle with tea or coffee, and the wifi is free throughout the building. Several guests mention freshly renovated rooms, new bedding and good comfort for the price.
- The basics done well. Private bathroom, television and something to make a hot drink.
- Non-smoking rooms and an express reception, handy if you arrive late or leave early.
- A lounge bar in the building, to end the evening without going out again.
- One detail. One guest regrets there is no shower screen in their room.
Check-in is from 3pm and check-out is until 11am.
How good the restaurant and breakfast are
On the ground floor, the bistro serves traditional market cooking, dishes that change with the seasons and a menu of home-made pizzas. It is open Monday to Saturday, and on Sunday by reservation. The room can also be hired for a business meeting or a family meal.
Reviews come back to this point often. Several guests talk about generous, tasty home cooking, and some say the owner also offers takeaway meals. Breakfast is continental, with pastries, fruit and cheese. Guests mention a home-made fruit salad and the choice between sweet and savoury.
What guests say
The Google rating is 4.5 out of 5 from about a hundred reviews, and the thread is clear. The welcome comes up almost everywhere: a smiling owner who listens and adapts to each guest's pace. Then come cleanliness, generous meals and a family atmosphere, which one guest compares to the warmth of the south in the middle of Lyon.
There are criticisms, and they are useful to read. One guest arrived with a booking and found the hotel closed, and only got through to someone after several attempts. An older review complains about the service, the quality of a meal and a bill that was too high, and advises checking the bill before paying.
| What guests like | What to know |
|---|---|
| Warm, family-style welcome | One guest found the hotel closed on arrival |
| Home cooking, generous portions | An older review advises checking the bill |
| Renovated, clean rooms | A busy railway line runs alongside |
| Free car park | No shower screen was mentioned in one room |
What to know before booking
The Hôtel Resto Ô9 Marches has real strengths, but a few simple precautions avoid nasty surprises.
- Let them know you are coming. If you are arriving late, call ahead. One guest struggled to reach the hotel.
- The train noise. The hotel is near a busy railway line. If you sleep lightly, ask for a room away from the tracks when possible.
- Check the bill at the restaurant, as anywhere, before you pay.
- Not a luxury hotel. The atmosphere is friendly and simple, and it is not a place with a full range of services.
Who it suits and what to do nearby
I can see it working well for a business traveller on the road, for a stop on a journey, or for a small-budget stay around Lyon. Being able to eat on site, without taking the car out again, is a real comfort after a day at work. For a long holiday or a romantic weekend, I would look elsewhere.
From Rillieux-la-Pape, Lyon is quick to reach, which makes it a good base for seeing the city. If your trip in the region also takes you to the mountains, you could look at the Centre de Vacances - Chalet les Pieux in Crest-Voland or the Hôtel Plein Soleil in Vacheresse, two other places in the same region.
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