Title: initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône Suburban hotel with a restaurant and a bar ![Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 9 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7090000/7081200/7081134/96581b0c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7090000/7081200/7081134/acf130d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7090000/7081200/7081134/c01de3a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7090000/7081200/7081134/f2e3bc02.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7090000/7081200/7081134/54c7b4f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône is in the heart of Villefranche-sur-Saône, offering a welcoming atmosphere. Guests enjoy the on-site restaurant and bar, scenic views from the terrace, WiFi in public areas, and assistance with tour arrangements and tickets. 7.8 Good ## Popular amenities - Bar - Breakfast available - Pet-friendly - Housekeeping - Air conditioning - Parking included ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov. 30 - Dec. 1](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=7081134&PinnedHotelID=7081134&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=7081134&PinnedHotelID=7081134&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec. 1 - Dec. 2](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=7081134&PinnedHotelID=7081134&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=7081134&PinnedHotelID=7081134&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec. 5 - Dec. 7](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=7081134&PinnedHotelID=7081134&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=7081134&PinnedHotelID=7081134&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec. 12 - Dec. 14](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=7081134&PinnedHotelID=7081134&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=7081134&PinnedHotelID=7081134&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ![Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7090000/7081200/7081134/1dceb9a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room 8.8 Excellent 18 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds Flat-screen TV Blackout drapes/curtains Private bathroom Hair dryer Desk - 129 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7090000/7081200/7081134/9a6bd167.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room 9.0 Wonderful 7 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds Flat-screen TV Blackout drapes/curtains Private bathroom Hair dryer Desk - 129 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ![Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7090000/7081200/7081134/acf130d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room 7.4 Good 3 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds Flat-screen TV Blackout drapes/curtains Private bathroom Hair dryer Desk - 129 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds ![Superior Double or Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7090000/7081200/7081134/01c04383.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Double or Twin Room 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds Flat-screen TV Blackout drapes/curtains Private bathroom Hair dryer Desk - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FVillefranche-Sur-Saone-Hotels-Initial-By-Balladins-Lyon-Villefranche-Sur-Saone.h7081134.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FVillefranche-Sur-Saone-Hotels-Initial-By-Balladins-Lyon-Villefranche-Sur-Saone.h7081134.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C45.98113%2C4.74078&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=53tZ2mQjSHPyRn1TObmKtqnZO8I=) 365, Avenue Theodore Braun, Villefranche-sur-Saône, Rhone, 69400 #### What's nearby - Musée Paul Dini - 2 min drive - 2.0 km - Bledina head office - 3 min drive - 2.4 km - Parc des Oiseaux - 27 min drive - 30.3 km - Bellecour Square - 30 min drive - 34.5 km - Eurexpo Lyon - 41 min drive - 54.5 km #### Getting around - Villefranche-sur-Saône Station - 8 min drive - Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) - 38 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk - ‪Centre Routiers tout Riquiqui - ‬2 min drive - ‪Georges Blanc - L'Embarcadere - ‬17 min walk - ‪Gold & Rolls - ‬4 min drive - ‪routier le caladois - ‬18 min walk ## 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), smoke-free premises, and multilingual staff - Tour/ticket assistance, a TV in the lobby, and coffee/tea in the lobby Room features All 50 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like sound-insulated walls. More conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries - 80-cm flat-screen TVs with digital channels - Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and heating ## Similar properties ![Daily buffet breakfast for a fee](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102040000/102030800/102030737/4e7d3bb4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### B&B HOTEL Villefranche-sur-Saône Sud Villefranche-sur-Saône - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 8.4 Very good 67 reviews CA $102 CA $117 total includes taxes & fees Dec 1 - Dec 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=102030737&PinnedHotelID=102030737&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 8.50 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13450000/13441800/13441717/878ffc8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Premiere Classe Lyon Nord - Dardilly Dardilly - Pet-friendly - Parking included - 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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 - In-room crib - 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 elevator - Stair-free path to entrance - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible parking ### More - 1 building - 3 floors - Built in 1989 - Smoking not allowed - Traditional architecture ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes - Free crib ### 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: 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools 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 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 at 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 cribs are available on request at the property ### 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 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: 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 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 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 ### 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 This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette 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 initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône Hotel ## 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 Nov 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône on Dec 2, 2025 start from CA $75.75, 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Villefranche-Sur-Saone-Hotels-Initial-By-Balladins-Lyon-Villefranche-Sur-Saone.h7081134.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking? > 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: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône? > Check-out 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. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône Reviews 7.8 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 6.6 Location ### 8.2 Staff & service ### 8.2 Eco-friendliness ### 7.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 153 8 - Good 275 6 - Okay 111 4 - Poor 38 2 - Terrible 16 ### 8/10 Good #### Elin Jul 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort 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. ##### Elin Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Mary Oct 11, 2024 The price was very good . The service was good in the restaurant. Pleasant stay ##### Mary Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine Sep 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Personnel charmant Repas excellent Propreté de la chambre ##### Catherine Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Très bon accueil, chambre confortable, calme dommage que la réception tv ne fonctionnait pas ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Sandrine Aug 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Personnel très agréable et serviable. Chambre propre . ##### Sandrine Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Javier Aug 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness Camas comodas y a/c ##### Javier Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### sylvie Jul 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Bon hôtel Hôtel propre, bien situé. ##### sylvie Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Emmanuel Jul 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### N’hésitez pas ! Très bon séjour. Une équipe accueillante dans un esprit familial. ##### Emmanuel Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Auriane Jul 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Le personnel était accueillant et la chambre d'hôtel était confortable. ##### Auriane Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claude Jun 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Très bon accueil chambres propres petit déjeuner Très bien ##### Claude Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Muriel Jun 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Bon accueil, bon rapport qualité prix pour la region. Correct pour une étape. Bien calme. ##### Muriel Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angélique May 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Excellent Tout le personnel est vraiment très professionnel, très accueillant, sympathique et très serviable et gentil. L’établissement est très bien et possède une petite terrasse ombragée. ##### Angélique Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul Apr 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Excellente étape Une étape de nuit sur route du retour. Pas cher. Excellent rapport qualité-prix. Accueilli le matin dans un moment poétique par la réceptionniste qui chantait ##### Paul Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angelique Mar 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Hotel tres propre tres agreable sejour et le personnel et tres sympathique je recommande ##### Angelique Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denis et Dominique Mar 9, 2025 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. ##### Denis et Dominique Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Golitin Mar 3, 2025 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 ##### Golitin Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Arjan Feb 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Gerenoveerd Makkelijk inchecken, mooie opgepimpte kamer ##### Arjan Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Franck Jan 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Rien de plus à dire ##### Franck Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michel Jan 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### BON RAPPORT QUALITÉ PRIX Excellent pour une soirée étape ##### Michel Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Franck Jan 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Rien a dire de plus. ##### Franck Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Didier Jan 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Très bon hôtel pour une nuit d'étape Chambre simple et fonctionnelle prix modéré ##### Didier Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brigitte Nov 13, 2024 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 ##### Brigitte Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Jean Oct 9, 2024 Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Salle de bain très petite. Mauvaise ventilation de la chambre. ##### Jean Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### annie Sep 15, 2024 bien ##### annie Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Aug 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service #### 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Luxury Hotels in Moncton](https://www.expedia.ca/Moncton-Hotels-Luxury-Hotel.0-0-d4051-tLuxuryHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Lily of the Valley](https://www.expedia.ca/Sainte-Maxime-Saint-Tropez-Hotels-Lily-Of-The-Valley.h36418920.Hotel-Information) > > [Joys Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Innisfail-Hotels-Joys-Inn.h9483547.Hotel-Information) > > [Le Club Mougins](https://www.expedia.ca/Mougins-Hotels-Le-Club-Mougins.h1967419.Hotel-Information) > > [YOTELAir Paris CDG - Transit Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Le-Mesnil-Amelot-Hotels-YOTELAir-Paris-CDG-Transit-Hotel.h18900469.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Downtown Calgary](https://www.expedia.ca/Downtown-Calgary-Calgary-Hotels.0-n6057872-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Ann Arbor](https://www.expedia.ca/Ann-Arbor-Hotels.d6059241.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Cabin Rentals Vancouver Island](https://www.expedia.ca/Vancouver-Island-Cabins.d6058387-aaCabins.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Cabin Rentals Bragg Creek](https://www.expedia.ca/Bragg-Creek-Cabins.d56377-aaCabins.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Renaissance Wind Creek Curacao Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Willemstad-Hotels-Renaissance-Curacao-Resort-Casino.h2351342.Hotel-Information) > > [Cheap Hotels in Kitchener](https://www.expedia.ca/Kitchener-Hotels-Cheap-Hotels.0-0-d10579-tCheapHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Port Hardy](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Hardy-Hotels.d4151.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotel Restaurant & Spa Au Tilleul](https://www.expedia.ca/Labaroche-Hotels-Hotel-Restaurant-Spa-Au-Tilleul.h24067602.Hotel-Information) > > [Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione](https://www.expedia.ca/Venice-Hotels-Splendid-Venice-Starhotels-Collezione.h13476.Hotel-Information) > > [Catalonia Playa Maroma – All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Playa-Del-Carmen-Hotels-Catalonia-Privileged-Maroma-All-Inclusive.h1524371.Hotel-Information) > > [The Jangle Hotel - Paris - Charles de Gaulle - Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Le-Mesnil-Amelot-Hotels-The-Jangle-Hotel-Paris-CDG-Airport.h7980.Hotel-Information) > > [The House, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.ca/Paynes-Bay-Hotels-The-House-By-Elegant-Hotels-Adults-Only.h870985.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Ajnala (ATQ) to Nanded (NDC)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/atq/ndc/sri-guru-ram-das-ji-intl-airport-to-nanded) > > [Flights from Narita (NRT) to Osaka (KIX)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/nrt/kix/tokyo-to-osaka) > > [Flights from Goffs (YHZ) to Pittsburgh (PIT)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yhz/pit/halifax-to-pittsburgh) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Los Angeles (LAX)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/lax/toronto-to-los-angeles) > > [Flights from Aluva (COK) to Toronto (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/cok/yyz/cochin-to-toronto) ### Cars > [Car rentals in Orlando](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Orlando-Intl.d5194573.Car-Rental-Guide) > > [Car rentals in Atlanta](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Hartsfield-Jackson-Atlanta-Intl.d5002305.Car-Rental-Guide) ### Activities > [Things to do in Málaga](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Malaga.d312.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [Mexico](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/theme-vacations/all-inclusive-vacations/117/Mexico) > > [Red Rocks Amphitheater](https://www.expedia.ca/Red-Rocks-Amphitheater-Denver.d500921.Vacation-Attraction) > > [Costa Rica](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/theme-vacations/all-inclusive-vacations/42/Costa-Rica) ### Vacation Rentals > [Florida Vacation Rentals](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Florida.d211.Vacation-Rental-Destinations)