The Gatsby Hotel & Restaurant by Happyculture combines recreation with relaxation in central Lyon. Travelers bowl on-site with family or friends, savor authentic French cuisine at the restaurant, and relax by the pool while children enjoy the playground.
Located in Chassieu, Gatsby Hotel & Restaurant by Happyculture is next to a golf course. Fort Bron and Tony Garnier Housing Project are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Part Dieu Mall and Carre de Soie. Traveling with kids? Consider Genas Karting, or check out an event or a game at Groupama Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Chassieu travel guide
36, rue des Freres Lumiere, Chassieu, Rhone, 69680
What's nearby
Part Dieu Mall
20 min drive - 10.8 km
Lyon-Chassieu Golf Club
2 min drive - 1.7 km
Eurexpo Lyon
3 min drive - 1.8 km
LDLC Arena
6 min drive - 6.2 km
Groupama Stadium
6 min drive - 5.8 km
Getting around
Jules Ferry Tram Stop
6 min drive
Saint-Priest Station
8 min drive
Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS)
18 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's
3 min drive
Bar chez Valentin
4 min drive
McDonald's
5 min drive
Burger King
4 min drive
Hotel Gatsby by HappyCulture
3 min walk
About this property
Gatsby Hotel & Restaurant by Happyculture
Upscale family-friendly hotel near Eurexpo Lyon
Take advantage of an adjacent golf course, a bowling alley, and a terrace at Gatsby Hotel & Restaurant by Happyculture. The on-site French cuisine restaurant, Gatsby, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a playground and an arcade/game room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
A seasonal outdoor pool along with free cabanas and sun loungers
Free self parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-in, and supervised childcare (surcharge)
7 meeting rooms, a reception hall, and luggage storage
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 102 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
Grab bars near toilets and raised toilet seats
LED TVs with premium channels
Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping
Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; EUR 19 for adults and EUR 10 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Gatsby
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Bowling alley
Foosball table
Games
Health club
Playground
Seasonal outdoor pool
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Babysitting (surcharge)
Bowling alley
In-room crib
Laundry facilities
Playground
Pool gate
Seasonal outdoor pool
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
3,767 square feet of conference space
7 meeting rooms
Business center
Computer station
Outdoors
Free pool cabanas
Pool loungers
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Grab bar near toilet
Low-height counter and sink
Raised toilet seat
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
More
1 building
5 floors
Art Deco architecture
Built in 2008
Reception hall
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Free crib
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
LED TV with premium cable/satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Limited room service
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property offers airport shuttle pickup and drop-off services Monday-Friday only.
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from July 29 to August 25:
Dining venue(s)
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children aged 3 and younger eat free breakfast
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.86 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 19 for adults and EUR 10 for children
Pet fee: EUR 10.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from May 19 to September 19
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.
Property is also known as
Expotel Chassieu
Expotel Hotel Chassieu
Gatsby Hotel Chassieu
Gatsby Hotel
Gatsby Chassieu
Gatsby Hotel Happyculture Chassieu
Gatsby Hotel Happyculture
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Hotel Gatsby by Happyculture
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Gatsby Hotel Restaurant by Happyculture
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Gatsby Hotel & Restaurant by Happyculture Chassieu
Gatsby Hotel & Restaurant by Happyculture Hotel Chassieu
Frequently asked questions
Does Gatsby Hotel & Restaurant by Happyculture have a pool?
Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–8:00 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at Gatsby Hotel & Restaurant by Happyculture?
As of 2026/3/6, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gatsby Hotel & Restaurant by Happyculture on 2026/4/6 start from NT$2,162, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Gatsby Hotel & Restaurant by Happyculture pet-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Gatsby Hotel & Restaurant by Happyculture?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Gatsby Hotel & Restaurant by Happyculture?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Gatsby Hotel & Restaurant by Happyculture located?
This family-friendly Chassieu hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lyon-Chassieu Golf Club and Eurexpo Lyon. Genas Karting and Koezio Lyon are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Reviews
Gatsby Hotel & Restaurant by Happyculture Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8
Cleanliness
6.6
Location
8.6
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 343 out of 772 reviews
10 - Excellent
343
Rating 8 - Good. 305 out of 772 reviews
8 - Good
305
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 772 reviews
6 - Okay
79
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 772 reviews
4 - Poor
34
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 772 reviews
2 - Terrible
11
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Maria
2025/12/20
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good accommodation for family stays with connecting rooms. OK breakfast buffet. Games room. Nice brasserie five minutes walk. Insects.
we stayed One night overall good. God beds, shower and no noises.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Karla
2024/4/4
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed here twice. Once at the start of a holiday and on the way home. It is currently under construction so dining room was closed during the first stay but this stay we had a nice breakfast in the morning before we left for the airport. Clean rooms and enough space for the 3 of us.
We called in to drop a family member at LYS. Unlikely setting but once inside the reception was friendly and our rooms were comfortable and in good condition and fine for a short stay. Dinner and breakfast were good. Easy access to the airport and routes beyond.
Alexander
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lanre
2024/8/10
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was a great stay for a young family and a great stop over for our long drive. The family suite was spacious and clean. The pool, bowling, games room, table tennis were perfect to keep the kids entertained for hours. I wouldn’t recommend as a base to explore Lyon as it’s in the middle of an industrial estate and quite far out of the city centre. The lack of restaurant food wasn’t convenient, but the pizza served was nice and Uber eats delivered to the hotel.
Staff is wonderful. Overall property is great, has a lot of recreational amenities for kids and adults. Sufficient parking and room is spacious (family suite for family of 4).
It is in an industrial area so ensure your expectations are set. We knew that based on other reviews and were okay to do the 10-15 mins drive to restaurants, Boulangerie, grocery store and laundry services.
We also had dinner at a nearby restaurant (Sisi). Food was good but service was terrible. Worst service we had during our trip given we dined out every night in Nice, Annecy, Lyon and Chassieu. Good restaurants are plentiful in France. This place we could have skipped if I had know the service was so bad. They put us in the back of the restaurant next to the parking lot and kitchen given we had a reservation and there were available tables in the main patio area. Cannot help to think they were discriminating as we were the only minority in the restaurant. Just not a pleasant feeling and the waitress we had that evening was absolutely horrible. We had better service at McD.
Nice hotel, staff lovely and very dog friendly, our dog is very gentle and was allowed everywhere we went in the hotel, including the breakfast room.
The room was nice, it had a sliding partition for our teenage daughter's privacy. Massive shame that the bar/restaurant was closed. Fantastic deep bath and comfy bed. Breakfast was very basic but still not bad and did have a decent selection... will definitely be coming back!
I think that a hotel claiming to be four stars shouldn't close its restaurant and bar all weekend. There is very little close by and we would have spent plenty had there been anything. We had an email saying the restaurant would be closed but that the bar would be open. In the event neither was availble. The bath was rather grotty in our room, bits of plaster peeling etc.
Too hot and noisy building works. Nice theme hotel
Air conditioning was set to 19C and even if you reduced the temperature, it would reset back to 19C a few seconds later. There was a sign next to it saying it will set back to 19C if the room is not occupied to be eco-friendly. However, the duvet was thick and too warm. I had to remove the duvet and open the window, which made it noisy as the hotel is just off the main road.
There was also building work being done in the room directly above mine. The building works continued from about 2pm to 7.30pm on day 1 and started at 9am on day 2, and not even wait until 11am checkout time.
Overall, really uncomfortable stay with lack of consideration to have customers in rooms next to the building works. The hotel was not full, in fact it seemed empty based on the car park, bar and restaurant.
The restaurant only had pizzas on offer and they looked very dry. I looked around at other customers plates and all of them had cut off the very dry crusts. The pizza base was clearly not fresh.
The hotel decor is however amazing and well thought through, keeping to the 1920s Gatsby theme. The complimentary tea infusion drink in the lobby was refreshing. The staff were superb and very friendly and professional. The hotel was very clean. I just wish I could have slept.
Asim
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Didier
2025/12/3
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
très bien
Didier
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
DELPHINE
2025/11/27
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hôtel sympathique, chambre très propre, personnel très agréable.