initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône

2.0 star property
Suburban hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Bar (on property)
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 9 per person)
Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds
Reception
Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
The current price is ฿1,461
฿1,677 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

Single Room

Highlights

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

Twin Room

Highlights

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

Double Room

Highlights

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

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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

  • Villefranche-sur-Saône Station - 8 min drive
  • Lyon (LYS-Saint-Exupery) - 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
Located close to Golf Club du Beaujolais and Claude Bernard Museum, initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône provides a terrace, a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), multilingual staff and a TV in reception
  • Coffee/tea in reception, smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
Room features
All 50 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 80-cm flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, free infant beds and heating

Languages

English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant Balladins

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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 lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 80-cm flat-screen TV with digital channels

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: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open from Monday to Friday (7:00 AM to 10:00 PM), Saturday to Saturday (7:30 AM to 10:00 PM) and Sunday to Sunday (5:00 PM to 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 29 July to 18 August:
  • Dining venue
The following facilities are closed on Sunday:
  • Restaurant

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 8 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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 1.00 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: from approximately EUR 9 for adults and from 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

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 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
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

This property does not have any lifts
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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

Is initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône pet-friendly?

Yes, initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of EUR 8 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône?

As of 21 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône on 24 Feb 2025 start from ฿1,461.04, 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.

How much is parking at initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône located?

Situated in a shopping district, this hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Musée Paul Dini, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Golf Club du Beaujolais and Claude Bernard Museum. Touro Parc and Parc des Oiseaux are also within 20 mi (32 km). Villefranche-sur-Saône Station is 22 minutes by foot.

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initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 550 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 550 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 550 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 550 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 550 reviews

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

8/10 Good

Elin

Verry nice hotel, the outside terrace was verry nice place to take a drink and enjoy, the food in the restaurant was ok, and the bathrooms in the room was verry nice and modern.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

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

8/10 Good

Franck

Rien de plus à dire
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Franck

Rien a dire de plus.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Jacques

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte

Bien situé Personnel Pro et accueillant Bien équipé et calme Je recommande C est aussi un bon restaurant après le voyage Très bonne étape
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vong

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Jean

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Salle de bain très petite. Mauvaise ventilation de la chambre.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

annie

bien
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

2 nuits au Balladins de Villefranche sur saone
Chambre correcte et propre, salle de bain un peu petite (pas fait pas les personnes de forte corpulence), repas du soir correct, petit déjeuner très limité en offre.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

STELLA

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lukas

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

richard

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Parfait !
L'ensemble du personnel est très agréable. On se sent comme à la maison, ce qui est très agréable quand on voyage seule pour le travail. L'hôtel est très bien tenu, propre et calme. Il est facile à trouver et il y a de nombreuses places de stationnement gratuites. Enfin, on y dine très bien. Bref, si mes obligations professionnelles m'amènent à nouveau dans le coin, c'est dans cet hôtel que je descendrais.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Joëlle

Nous connaissons déjà cet établissement donc très correct pour une nuit et le petit déjeuner reste cher pour la qualité de la prestation : à 8h30 pas de choix à 100% plus de baguette fraîche , assiette gâteaux vide ….
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Buquet

Très satisfait
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Claude

Très bien pour une étape
Pour une étape d'une nuit, hôtel facile d'accès avec parking. Chambre très propre, lit un peu ferme
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chantal

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thierry

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Gérard

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Celine

Très pratique pour une étape avant Lyon
Hôtel facile d'accès, avec des explications claires même en arrivée tardive. Un personnel très accueillant et serviable. Une chambre simple, un peu vieillotte sur la salle de bain, mais très fonctionnelle, et surtout, avec une bonne literie. Le petit dejeuner est varié pour le prix, ce qui est appréciable aussi.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

renan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Hôtel moyen. La chambre et son coin douche sont très basiques. Quartier pas terrible. Le personnel est sympathique. Parking inclus
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Vincent

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aurore

👌 Parfait
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024