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What Else Hotel

Hotel with a full-service spa, near Ain Pulse Aquatic Center

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Garden Suite, 3/4 people | Terrace/patio
Garden Suite, 3/4 people | Private kitchen
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Garden Suite, 3/4 people
Steam room
Escape to What Else Hotel, where serenity meets rejuvenation. Unwind in the steam room or stroll through the garden and enjoy free newspapers, luggage storage, multilingual staff and free self parking.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Business Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Garden Suite, 3/4 people

Garden Suite, 3/4 people

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

Map
240 Allée de Curebourse, Saint-Vulbas, 01150

What's nearby

  • Ain Pulse Aquatic Center - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • La Balme Caves - 13 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Archaeological Site of Larina - 19 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Lyon Golf Club - 27 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Groupama Stadium - 35 min drive - 48.7 km

Getting around

  • Meximieux-Perouges Station - 14 min drive
  • Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe de la poste - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Le Riccoty - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Auberge du Mail - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bistrot - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Volo - ‬9 min drive

About this property

What Else Hotel

Hotel near Ain Pulse Aquatic Center
Located close to La Balme Caves, What Else Hotel provides a terrace, a garden, and a full-service spa. For some rest and relaxation, visit the steam room. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), free newspapers, and multilingual staff
  • Smoke-free premises and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as heated floors and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Heated floors, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Weekday buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: EUR 13.90 for adults and EUR 10 for children

Things to do

  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

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
  • Low-height door lock
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heated floor
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - noon) and Saturday - Sunday (10:00 AM - noon)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

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 2.59 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: approximately EUR 13.90 for adults and EUR 10 for children

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, debit 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

What Else Hotel Saint-Vulbas
What Else Saint-Vulbas
What Else Hotel Hotel
What Else Hotel Saint-Vulbas
What Else Hotel Hotel Saint-Vulbas

Frequently asked questions

Is What Else Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at What Else Hotel?

As of Jul 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at What Else Hotel on Jul 22, 2025 start from CA $140.49, 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 What Else Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at What Else Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM.

What time is check-out at What Else Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is What Else Hotel located?

Situated in a rural location, this spa hotel is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Ain Pulse Aquatic Center and within 9 mi (15 km) of La Balme Caves and Espace Eau Vive. Railroad Museum and Ain Karting are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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What Else Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 41 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Chambre propre et fonctionnelle, bien agencée et déco sympa.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10

Personnel sympathique, chambre propres et calmes.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10

Not possible to find !!!Google maps address is 3KM from the actual hotel. I booked aircon and got confirmation. Room had 38 degrees No air con !! No window.!!! I've been Business travelling over 25 years and seen some Hotels... this was by far the worst.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

4/10

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10

Le personnel est accueillant, souriant et à l'écoute. Les chambres sont nickel. Je reviendrai car le cadre est sympathique
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

2/10

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10

hôtel très agréable et calme avec un service de restauration
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10

Pratique, menu du restaurant basique sans entree.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10

Hotel agréable et personnel sympathique
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

8/10

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020