16 place Lucie et Raymond Aubrac, 63100 Clermont-Ferrand

Kyriad ECO - Clermont Ferrand Estaing

Name: Kyriad ECO - Clermont Ferrand Estaing
Address: 16 place Lucie et Raymond Aubrac, Clermont-Ferrand, 63100, FR
Rating: 4.35

Hotel 2-star in Clermont-Ferrand

Presentation

Kyriad ECO - Clermont Ferrand Estaing is easy to spot, with a modern façade opposite Estaing University Hospital, along Place Lucie et Raymond Aubrac. The building dates from 2019, and you can feel it as soon as you walk in. Large picture windows, a bright lobby, and a few armchairs where you can set down your bag while waiting for check-in time. Those who knew the property under the Première Classe brand will find the same walls, with a new name on the door.

People often come here for a specific reason. An ASM match at Marcel-Michelin Stadium, about a ten-minute walk away. An appointment at Polydome. A consultation at the hospital across the street. Or a train arriving late, since the train station is just under a 15-minute walk away.

From the morning on, the breakfast room fills up quietly. Coffee, fruit juice, bread, jam, and yogurt—nothing spectacular, but it is filling, and the team regularly comes by to replenish anything that is running low. Depending on the rate you book, it is included or available for a few euros.

As you go up to the upper floors, the carpet muffles footsteps. The rooms are simple, larger than you might expect for this category, and some can accommodate up to five people with a combination of a double bed, single beds, and bunk beds for children. The bathroom has a walk-in shower. There are plenty of outlets near the desk, and the TV supports Chromecast, so you can stream your own show from your phone. Guests often mention the bedding in their feedback. Firm and comfortable. The well-insulated windows keep traffic noise outside.

Some rooms on the upper floors face west. On a clear day, Puy de Dôme can be seen above the rooftops.

In the evening, the hotel does not serve dinner. The small counter on the ground floor comes in handy for a cold drink or snack, the neighboring restaurant prepares takeout meals, and delivery drivers know the address well. For a proper meal, the tram stops about a hundred meters away and reaches downtown in just a few minutes.

If you are driving, you will need to plan ahead a little. The hotel does not have private parking for standard vehicles, but the Esplanade public parking garage is about 50 meters away, at €6.50 for 24 hours—a fairly reasonable rate for a large city. Vehicles taller than 1.90 m can park alongside the building.

On the ground floor, the front desk remains open all night. The team takes its time, calls you back when a reservation runs into an issue, and sets up a crib before a family arrives. Dogs are also welcome, for a small additional fee.

If you arrive at the end of the day, ask for a room on the upper floors facing the volcanoes. At sunset, the Chaîne des Puys stands out just beyond the window.

Summary of a few positive reviews found online

Train station less than a 10-minute walk away and tram about a hundred meters away. Downtown in 5 minutes—convenient when you do not have a car.
Crib already set up in our room when we arrived. Someone was at the front desk even at night.
Spacious room with carpeting; you cannot hear either the neighbors or the cars. Lots of outlets, very convenient.
Room on an upper floor with a view of Puy de Dôme. Good double bed, modern and very clean bathroom.
Inexpensive breakfast with quite a good selection. Smiling and attentive morning staff.
Covered parking very nearby at €6.50 for 24 hours. Kind and attentive staff.