Title: initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône (Hotel) - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 Travelers find the perfect balance between relaxation and adventure near Golf Club du Beaujolais, with local cuisine and a terrace offering stunning views ## Photo gallery for initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône ![Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 9 per person) - initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône (Villefranche-sur-Saône)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7090000/7081200/7081134/83341610.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône (Villefranche-sur-Saône)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7090000/7081200/7081134/c01de3a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Superior Double or Twin Room - initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône (Villefranche-sur-Saône)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7090000/7081200/7081134/01c04383.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône (Villefranche-sur-Saône)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7090000/7081200/7081134/11e39932.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception - initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône (Villefranche-sur-Saône)](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. ## Reviews 7.8 Good ## Popular amenities - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning - Breakfast available ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan. 26 - Jan. 27](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-26&endDate=2026-01-27&selected=7081134&PinnedHotelID=7081134&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-26&endDate=2026-01-27&selected=7081134&PinnedHotelID=7081134&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan. 27 - Jan. 28](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=7081134&PinnedHotelID=7081134&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=7081134&PinnedHotelID=7081134&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan. 30 - 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129 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed - Garden view ### View all photos for Twin Room ![Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7090000/7081200/7081134/9a6bd167.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room 8.0 Very good 8 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds Flat-screen TV Blackout drapes/curtains Hair dryer Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - 129 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds - Garden view ### View all photos for Single Room ![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 Hair dryer Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - 129 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds - Garden view ### View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room ![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 Hair dryer Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - 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[Visit our Villefranche-sur-Saône travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Villefranche-Sur-Saone.dx4708) ![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 - ![The Bellecour square in Lyon. Statue of Louis XIV. France This is the central square of city of Lyon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507993/36a5b1f6-811a-4cd6-be7f-fcb30f2bdcfb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bellecour Square 30 min drive \- 34.5 km - Musée Paul Dini 2 min drive \- 2.0 km - Bledina head office 3 min drive \- 2.4 km - Groupama Stadium 35 min drive \- 46.6 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 - Georges Blanc - L'Embarcadere 17 min walk - Gold & Rolls 4 min drive - L’Endroit - Villefranche 3 min drive - McDonald's 11 min walk - 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), multilingual staff, and a TV in the lobby - Coffee/tea in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance Room features All 50 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like sound-insulated walls. 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Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Food and drink - Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 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 - 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? ### How much does it cost to stay at initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône? ### What time is check-out at initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône? ### Where is initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## 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 ### 7.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 158 8 - Good 277 6 - Okay 114 4 - Poor 39 2 - Terrible 16 ## Reviews ### 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 #### Ben Sep 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Just what we needed. Clean basic room just as we needed. Staff very friendly and helpful. Good breakfast. ##### Ben Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### armand Oct 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Ras petit déjeuner au top personnel sympathique ##### armand Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Christian Sep 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Tres bonne literie changée récemment. Carte du restaurant variée, et raffinée. Personnel agréable. ##### Christian Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 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 ### 8/10 Good #### Isabelle Sep 4, 2025 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities #### nuit convenable le personnel est a votre écoute , seul bémol ,le produit que vous diffusé dans les chambres pour que ca sent bon, est trop fort. sinon la literie est bien , la salle d'eau convenable. ##### Isabelle 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 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hôtel côté sud](https://www.expedia.ca/Saint-Peray-Hotels-Hotel-Cote-Sud.h104235930.Hotel-Information) > > [Greet Hotel Bourg-en-Bresse Sud Montagnat](https://www.expedia.ca/Montagnat-Hotels-Premiere-Classe-Bourg-En-Bresse-Montagnat-Ainterexpo.h5578541.Hotel-Information) > > [B&B Maison Balady](https://www.expedia.ca/Bellenaves-Hotels-BB-Maison-Balady.h36427958.Hotel-Information) > > [Residence P&V les Chalets de Solaise](https://www.expedia.ca/Val-DIsere-Hotels-Pierre-Et-Vacances-Residence-Les-Chalets-De-Solaise.h975841.Hotel-Information) > > [Résidence Lagrange Vacances Les Fermes Emiguy](https://www.expedia.ca/Les-Gets-Hotels-Residence-Lagrange-Vacances-Les-Fermes-Emiguy.h4610701.Hotel-Information) > > [Chateau du Serpolet](https://www.expedia.ca/Pont-Du-Chateau-Hotels-Chateau-Du-Serpolet.h107619497.Hotel-Information) > > [Chalet " LA JANELLE " Le Mont-Dore](https://www.expedia.ca/Mont-Dore-Hotels-Chalet-LA-JANELLE-Le-Mont-Dore.h62559141.Hotel-Information) > > [Hôtel Barmes de L'Ours](https://www.expedia.ca/Val-DIsere-Hotels-Hotel-Barmes-De-LOurs.h16363076.Hotel-Information) > > [Le Domaine des Fontaines](https://www.expedia.ca/Bernin-Hotels-Le-Domaine-Des-Fontaines.h65213268.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis budget Annecy Poisy](https://www.expedia.ca/Poisy-Hotels-Ibis-Budget-Annecy-Poisy.h22454290.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Bellier](https://www.expedia.ca/Val-DIsere-Hotels-Hotel-Bellier.h4860600.Hotel-Information) > > [Comfort Hotel Montlucon](https://www.expedia.ca/Montlucon-Hotels-Comfort-Hotel-Montlucon.h1277593.Hotel-Information) > > [Résidence Terresens L'éclat des Veriaz](https://www.expedia.ca/Megeve-Hotels-Residence-Terresens-Leclat-Des-Veriaz.h105524901.Hotel-Information) > > [Les Portes du Soleil](https://www.expedia.ca/Chatel-Hotels-Les-Portes-Du-Soleil.h23391547.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Mont Blanc](https://www.expedia.ca/Megeve-Hotels-Hotel-Mont-Blanc.h84108.Hotel-Information) > > [Short Walk to Gondola and Thermals!](https://www.expedia.ca/Brides-Les-Bains-Hotels-Newly-Remodeled-Condo-Short-Walk-To-Gondola.h90445785.Hotel-Information) > > [B&B HOTEL Montélimar Nord](https://www.expedia.ca/Les-Tourrettes-Hotels-BB-Hotel-Montelimar-Nord.h11164182.Hotel-Information) > > [Garden & City Clermont Ferrand Gerzat](https://www.expedia.ca/Gerzat-Hotels-Garden-City-Clermont-Ferrand-Gerzat.h1538926.Hotel-Information) > > [Chalet-style apartment, mountain view, sleeps 1 to 6 - 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