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initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône

2.0 star property
Suburban hotel with restaurant, near Musée Paul Dini

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Bar (on property)
Reception
Terrace/patio
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 8.5 per person)
Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • TV in a common area
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is RM193
RM222 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 January 2025

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Desk
  • 10.75 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds

Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds

Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds

Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Front of property

Campanile Villefranche-sur-Saône

Pet-friendly
Free parking
Free WiFi
24/7 front desk
6.8 out of 10, (450)
The price is RM256
RM296 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 January 2025
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About the area

Map
365, Avenue Theodore Braun, Villefranche-sur-Saône, Rhone, 69400

What's nearby

  • Bledina head office - 4 min drive
  • Sanctuaire d'Ars - 9 min drive
  • Shrine of St. John Vianney - 10 min drive
  • Golf Club du Beaujolais - 11 min drive
  • Parc des Oiseaux - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Lyon (LYS-Saint-Exupery) - 38 min drive
  • Quincieux Station - 12 min drive
  • Anse Station - 13 min drive
  • Villefranche-sur-Saône Station - 22 min walk

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

Initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône is a great choice for a stay in Villefranche-sur-Saône. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Restaurant Balladins, which serves French cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. A bar/lounge and a terrace are other highlights.

Languages

English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 50 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 10:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (7:30 AM - 10:00 PM)
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
    • 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 more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Reception hours are 5-9 PM on Sundays and public holidays.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

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

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's menu

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1989
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 80-cm flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Special features

Dining

Restaurant Balladins – This restaurant specialises in French cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 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.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 8.5 for adults and EUR 5 for children

Renovations and closures

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

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 15 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 8 per pet, per night

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche sur Saône
initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of EUR 8 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Musée Paul Dini (1.5 mi) and Golf Club du Beaujolais (6.7 mi), along with Claude Bernard Museum (6.7 mi) and Touro Parc (16.2 mi).
Are there restaurants at or near initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône?
Yes, Restaurant Balladins offers French cuisine.

initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Marc, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

David, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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
Amanda, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good location for a night on a return ski trip. Economical.
1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Very helpful staff. I would get a specific location before travelling as my taxi driver couldn’t find it. At reception they were wonderful.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Linda, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Good hotel for short stay
The staff are very friendly and helpful. The room was adequate, clean but a little tired. The breakfast was plentiful and with a good variety. The buffet dinner food was also very good with a reasonable variety. The hotel location is on the main route through Villfranche and easy to find but is in the industrial area so don't expect pretty grounds to walk in. However it is 30 mins walk to the banks of the river Soane.
Daffodil, 2-night romance trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

6/10 Good

Stopover hotel
Uncertain at first as on industrial estate but friendly informal hotel with comfy bed. Evening meal not brilliant!
karen, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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 😊
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Great just off motorway
Staff very nice as was the evening meal very busy they worked hard. Thankyou.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Good standard for overnight stay.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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

8/10 Very good

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

manuel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jean Pierre, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jean-Jacques, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Vong, 1-night trip
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