<b>Location.</b> The Mercure Paris Gare de Lyon is housed in a seven storey glass building with two turrets and situated next to the Gare de Lyon. The Louvre is two kilometres from the hotel and the Eiffel Tower is five kilometres away. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is 30 kilometres from the hotel, with an approximate driving time of 40 minutes. <br><b>Hotel Features.</b> Bar Millesime offers a wide range of drinks in a contemporary setting, and the hotel has wireless Internet access in the air conditioned public areas. The 24 hour front desk can offer currency exchange, and computer rental is available. A dry cleaning service is available and the hotel has a gift and newspaper shop. <br><br><b>Guestrooms.</b> The 315 guestrooms have light decor and modern furnishings including desks. All are equipped with satellite television with pay movies, direct dial phones and high speed wireless Internet. Other amenities include climate control, complimentary newspapers, minibars and bathrooms with hair dryers. <br><br><b>Expert Tip.</b> There are sometimes long queues, but it is unthinkable to visit Paris without ascending the stately and iconic Eiffel Tower with its superlative views across the city.