In the heart of Villefranche-sur-Saône, initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône offers a warm atmosphere with a restaurant and bar. Enjoy scenic views from the terrace, stay connected with WiFi in public areas, and unwind with tour/ticket assistance nearby.
Shrine of St. John Vianney - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
Village de Pouilly le Monial - 11 min drive - 9.3 km
Parc des Oiseaux - 26 min drive - 26.5 km
Getting around
Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) - 38 min drive
Quincieux Station - 12 min drive
Anse Station - 13 min drive
Villefranche-sur-Saône Station - 22 min walk
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
Initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône is a great choice for a stay in Villefranche-sur-Saône. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Restaurant Balladins, which serves French cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge and a terrace are other highlights.
Languages
English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
50 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 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
Reception hours are 5-9 PM on Sundays and public holidays.
Required at check-in
Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Children's menu
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1989
Terrace
Television in common areas
Traditional architecture
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Grab bar near toilet
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
80-cm flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
More
Daily housekeeping
Guidebooks/recommendations
Special features
Dining
Restaurant Balladins - This restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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.
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 9 for adults and EUR 5 for children
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)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 15 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 8 per pet, per night
Policies
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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
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.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche sur Saône
initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône Hotel
Frequently asked questions
Does initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of EUR 8 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Musée Paul Dini (1.5 mi) and Golf Club du Beaujolais (6.7 mi), along with Claude Bernard Museum (6.7 mi) and Touro Parc (16.2 mi).
Are there restaurants at or near initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône?
Yes, Restaurant Balladins offers French cuisine.
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initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
Jul 21, 2024
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
Elin, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 11, 2024
The price was very good . The service was good in the restaurant. Pleasant stay
Mary
Mary, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 9, 2025
Eric
Eric, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 28, 2025
Cyril
Cyril, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 24, 2025
Hotel tres propre tres agreable sejour et le personnel et tres sympathique je recommande
Angelique
Angelique, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 12, 2025
MARIE
MARIE, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 9, 2025
Écrivez moi en français
Je ne suis pas d'accord de recevoir vos messages, l'enquête de satisfaction en anglais.
Denis et Dominique
Denis et Dominique, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 3, 2025
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