The modern City Suites Lyon Gerland hotel is located in the south of Lyon, two kilometres from the city centre. The contemporary apartment studios feature colourful decor and simple wooden furnishings. All have well equipped kitchens with microwaves, hobs, refrigerators, cookware and dishes. The en suite bathrooms come with bathtubs and hair dryers. Modern amenities include air conditioning, cable television, direct dial phones and wireless Internet connections. Guests can start the day by browsing the complimentary newspapers in the lobby while tucking into breakfast (fee. Practical amenities include a 24 hour front desk, pay parking, and laundry facilities. Guests can also use the high speed Internet terminal to plan a day's sightseeing itinerary or seek tour assistance from the multilingual staff. Situated just south of Lyon city centre, the hotel is surrounded by an array of attractions. Guests can visit the Museum des Beaux Arts three kilometres away, or the Cathedral de Fouviere five kilometres away. The hotel lies three kilometres from the train station, Gare de Lyon Perrache and is 25 kilometres from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport. Trains run from the airport's TGV station and serve many French destinations. A taxi rank is located in front of Terminal 1, level 1. A taxi desk is also located on level 1 in the central hall. Guests can take the shuttle to Lyon Part Dieu station then the Underground, line B to Stade de Gerland and exit at the 4th stop, Place Jean Jaures.