The Hotel Globe & Cecil is superbly situated in the city center, near place Bellecour. It was originally built as a private mansion during France's 19th-century gilded age and became a hotel in 1892. Today the six-story property is a government-rated three-star staple. The hotel is situated a few feet from the most beautiful museums Lyon has to offer and surrounded by luxurious shops and traditional elegant restaurants. The distance to the Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport is approximately 35 km.