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initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône

2.0 star property
Hotel near Musée Paul Dini in Villefranche-sur-Saône

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Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 9 per person)
Reception
1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Property entrance
Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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365, Avenue Theodore Braun, Villefranche-sur-Saône, Rhone, 69400
  • Bledina head office
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sanctuaire d'Ars
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Shrine of St. John Vianney
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Lyon (LYS-Saint-Exupery)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Superior Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 116 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Single Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Villefranche-sur-Saône
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
4.0 out of 5, Very Good, 50 reviews
The price is $82
$72 nightly
$82 total
Total includes taxes and fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
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About the neighborhood

Villefranche-sur-Saône

Boardwalk/promenade, shopping nearby .You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Musée Paul Dini and 9 miles (15 km) of Golf Club du Beaujolais with a stay here. Claude Bernard Museum is within 9 miles (15 km) and Touro Parc is within 20 miles (32 km).

What's nearby

  • Bledina head office - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Espace Baignade Les Cascades - 8 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Sanctuaire d'Ars - 9 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Shrine of St. John Vianney - 9 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Parc des Oiseaux - 30 min drive - 18.9 miles

Getting around

  • Villefranche-sur-Saône Station - 8 min drive
  • Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Georges Blanc - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪L'Endroit - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Foolek Pizz - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant le Fleurie - ‬4 min drive

About this property

initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône

Hotel near Musée Paul Dini in Villefranche-sur-Saône
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône. Self parking is free.

This Villefranche-sur-Saône hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1989
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône offers 50 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. 80-cm flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; EUR 9 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 80-cm flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday to Friday (7:00 AM – 10:00 PM), Saturday to Saturday (7:30 AM – 10:00 PM), and Sunday to Sunday (5:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Reception hours are 5-9 PM on Sundays and public holidays.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from July 29 to August 18:
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed on Sunday:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 8 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 9 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 8 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

Balladins LYON
Balladins LYON VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-SAONE
Hôtel Balladins LYON
Hôtel Balladins LYON VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-SAONE
Hôtel balladins Lyon Villefranche-sur-Saône
balladins Lyon Villefranche-sur-Saône Villefranche-sur-Saone
balladins Lyon Villefranche-sur-Saône
Hôtel ballans Lyon Villefranc
Hôtel Balladins LYON / VILLEFRANCHE SUR SAONE
initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche sur Saône
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Frequently asked questions

How close is initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône to the airport?

Initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône is 31.8 mi (38-min drive) away from the Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône.

How close is initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône to the beach?

This hotel is 6.4 mi (17-min drive) from Plage du Colombier.

Does initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 9 for adults and EUR 5 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône have a pool?

Initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône does not have a pool.

Does initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône have a restaurant?

Initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône is home to Restaurant Balladins, which features French cuisine. The dining venue(s) will be closed seasonally each year from July 29 to August 18.

Does initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône to downtown Villefranche-sur-Saône?

Initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône is 1.2 mi away from Villefranche-sur-Saône.

initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 566 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 566 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 566 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 566 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 566 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mary

The price was very good . The service was good in the restaurant. Pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant

On arrival our booking couldn’t be found, there seemed to be a problem. We had to change rooms because every time the toilet flushed there was water on the floor. The carpet was wet from another time. We were put into another room without any problems. It was great to be able to have a meal at the hotel. Lovely staff especially our waitress
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for a night on a return ski trip. Economical.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff. I would get a specific location before travelling as my taxi driver couldn’t find it. At reception they were wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We had two rooms: one was fine, the other one had a strong smell of mould -- really not nice. We asked to change room but we were told the hotel was full. The staff apologised, but it felt a gesture would have been appropriate. Empty shower gel dispenser too. Otherwise the hotel is by no means luxurious, but we kew that and that is fine.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Linda, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good value for stop over

It was an easy Hotel to reach on the way to the Alps. A good cheap stop over. Staff friendly and room small, but clean. We decided to walk into the town as we didn't want the buffet dinner. This took us about 40 minutes to walk, but was good after a day sitting in the car.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

karen, east sussex

Liked: Room comfort

Stopover hotel

Uncertain at first as on industrial estate but friendly informal hotel with comfy bed. Evening meal not brilliant!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Alan , England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Basic room, had everything you need except a kettl

A nice relaxing stay, we did what we had to do in villfranche, the hotel staff were very helpful ie. Taxis and directions 😊

8/10 Good

Margo, Berkshire Eng.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great just off motorway

Staff very nice as was the evening meal very busy they worked hard. Thankyou.

8/10 Good

Janet, Manchester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good standard for overnight stay.

8/10 Good

Alison, Wales

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good 2* overnight stop

We enjoyed our stay at a convenient location, not far from the centre and river. The breakfast, buffet style was a generous continental style. The bonus was an excellent buffet style dinner (not on Sunday night). Good Asian restaurant just over the road (Sunday). The staff were all friendly, very helpful and with good English.

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Overnight stop

Overnight stop on route to skiing. Just needed comfortable room and meal at good price. This fitted the bill

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Staff & service

Overnight on route to Alps

We stayed overnight on route to the Alps. The motel did what it did on the tin. Room was ok. Food was buffet self service but good hot meal selection with cold options.

6/10 Okay

Cathy, Brussels

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Only stay here if you've no alternative.

Very basic hotel, felt like a pod rather than a hotel room! Pre-formed, plastic bathroom/wet room. Tiny room with minimum facilities. Breakfast was stale & basic. Terrible coffee! Only stay here if you've no other option.

6/10 Okay

Wayne, London

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Breakfast, buffet, bed.

Easy to find straight from the autoroute junction. Nice staff on reception and very helpful for none French speaking Brit. No food on site in the evening but an outstanding Asian buffet restaurant a few hundred metres away. If you have booked to stay here don't eat before you arrive. Worth booking in even if you are heading south. Breakfast was excellent and good value. I will be back.

8/10 Good

Matthew, Churubusco Indiana USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My sejour

I am an English teacher in villefranche and I stayed here for a little while while looking for an apartment and absolutely loved it! The staff was nice and the food was excellent!

6/10 Okay

John, Leeds

Liked: Staff & service

Cheap, cheerful but too far out

Ok for the price. Clean but showing it's age. Major problem too, too far out from city centre.

8/10 Good

Abbie, The Hague, Netherlands

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good price for one night

We stayed here for one night and it was a perfect inexpensive option on our route down to the south of France. Although the bathroom was extremely small (could barely fit in the shower) everything was clean and bed was okay.

6/10 Okay

Amelie, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

OK for 1 night

Very nice staff, the hotel is not very new and the room was a bit smelly (but clean anyway). For 1 night and for that price it's OK.

10/10 Excellent

Angelique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel tres propre tres agreable sejour et le personnel et tres sympathique je recommande
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

MARIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denis et Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Écrivez moi en français

Je ne suis pas d'accord de recevoir vos messages, l'enquête de satisfaction en anglais.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Golitin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Dans l'ensemble moyen mais ...

Un séjour très moyen. Une Vmc défectueuse, une condensation très importante, un matelas trop ferme ainsi que les oreillers. L'accueil cependant était chaleureux. Un litige sur la facture finale pour un café sois disant non-paye. Heureusement que le séjour n'a duré qu'un weekend. Les petits chats devant l'hôtel ont rattrapé le coup
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025