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# initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône

Suburban hotel with a restaurant and a bar

## Photo gallery for initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône

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- 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

- Bar
- Breakfast available
- Pet-friendly
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Parking included

## Room options

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All rooms

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2 beds

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### View all photos for Double Room

![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

Wardrobe or closet

- 129 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed

### 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

9.0

Wonderful

7 reviews

### Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Wardrobe or closet

- 129 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Twin Beds

### 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

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Wardrobe or closet

- 129 sq ft
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

### 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

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Wardrobe or closet

- 116 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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## About the area

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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
- 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
- ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
- ‪Gold & Rolls - ‬4 min drive
- ‪L’Endroit - Villefranche - ‬3 min drive
- ‪Centre Routiers tout Riquiqui - ‬2 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), smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
- A TV in the lobby, coffee/tea in the lobby, and multilingual staff

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

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## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Free self parking on site
- 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

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Hôtel ballans Lyon Villefranc

Hôtel Balladins LYON / VILLEFRANCHE SUR SAONE

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