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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$87
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb

Explore the area

Map
365, Avenue Theodore Braun, Villefranche-sur-Saône, Rhone, 69400
  • Musée Paul Dini
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Bledina head office
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Château of Flecheres
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Lyon (LYS-Saint-Exupery)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room

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

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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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Twin Room

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

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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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Exterior

ibis budget Lyon Villefranche sur Saône

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (6)
The price is NZ$138
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
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About the area

Villefranche-sur-Saône

At initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône, you'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Musée Paul Dini and 10.8 km (6.7 mi) from Golf Club du Beaujolais. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Restaurant Balladins, serves French cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10 AM. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Villefranche-sur-Saône hotel include Claude Bernard Museum and Touro Parc.

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

Suburban hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge
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 members are 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 a hairdryer and free toiletries. 80-cm flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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: 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 cots (infant beds)!

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: 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

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
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 all accommodation.

We should mention

  • On-site 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 aged 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

What is the cancellation policy at initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône?

Initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 24 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône on 26 Feb 2025 start from NZ$83.23, including 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 parking available at initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône?

Yep, initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône?

The closest beach to initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône is Plage du Colombier (3.4 km).

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

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône is a hit with families.

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

Yep, buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône?

No, initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves French cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone? The dining venue is closed on Sunday. The dining venue is closed seasonally each year from July 29 until August 18.

What time are check-in & check-out at initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 552 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 552 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 552 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 552 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 552 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

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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

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 traveller

Travelled 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

8/10 Good

Daffodil, cardiff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

Jean Pierre

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Jacques

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

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte

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