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BRIT HOTEL Essentiel Villefranche-sur-Saône (Ex Balladins) **

2.0 star property

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Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Terrace/patio
Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, bed sheets
City view
Property amenity

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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365, Avenue Theodore Braun, Villefranche-sur-Saône, Rhone, 69400
  • Place, Musée Paul Dini
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Parc des Oiseaux
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, Part Dieu Mall
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lyon (LYS-Saint-Exupery)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, bed sheets

Single Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, bed sheets

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, bed sheets

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Chambre Twin Supérieure | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, bed sheets

Chambre Twin Supérieure

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, bed sheets

Chambre Triple

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, bed sheets

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Villefranche-sur-Saône

Located 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Musée Paul Dini, BRIT HOTEL Essentiel Villefranche-sur-Saône (Ex Balladins) ** is within a 15-minute drive of other popular attractions like Golf Club du Beaujolais. This 50-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Musée Paul Dini - 5 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Parc des Oiseaux - 38 min drive - 21.3 miles
  • Bellecour Square - 53 min drive - 22.5 miles
  • Part Dieu Mall - 56 min drive - 24.5 miles
  • Groupama Stadium - 62 min drive - 30.6 miles

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
  • ‪Brooklyn Pub & Diner - ‬4 min drive

About this property

BRIT HOTEL Essentiel Villefranche-sur-Saône (Ex Balladins) **

At BRIT HOTEL Essentiel Villefranche-sur-Saône (Ex Balladins) **, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and a terrace. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. A multilingual staff is on hand to help with tours or tickets, and offer sightseeing advice. This smoke-free hotel also has a TV in a common area.
80-cm flat-screen TVs come with digital channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Desks and wardrobes or closets are other standard amenities.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • 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 11 for adults and EUR 7 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

  • 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

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

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 8 per pet, per night
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 11 for adults and EUR 7 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 8 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 fire extinguisher and 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • The hotel can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

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 free cancellation available at BRIT HOTEL Essentiel Villefranche-sur-Saône (Ex Balladins) **?

BRIT HOTEL Essentiel Villefranche-sur-Saône (Ex Balladins) ** provides free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at BRIT HOTEL Essentiel Villefranche-sur-Saône (Ex Balladins) **?

As of May 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at BRIT HOTEL Essentiel Villefranche-sur-Saône (Ex Balladins) ** on May 17, 2026 start from $59, including 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.

What's there to see around BRIT HOTEL Essentiel Villefranche-sur-Saône (Ex Balladins) **?

This hotel is located in Villefranche-sur-Saône, close to Sanctuaire d'Ars, Shrine of St. John Vianney, and Village de Morance. You'll also find Espace Baignade Les Cascades and Château of Flecheres within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at BRIT HOTEL Essentiel Villefranche-sur-Saône (Ex Balladins) **?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Wheelchair-accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does BRIT HOTEL Essentiel Villefranche-sur-Saône (Ex Balladins) ** include a casino?

No, BRIT HOTEL Essentiel Villefranche-sur-Saône (Ex Balladins) ** doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at BRIT HOTEL Essentiel Villefranche-sur-Saône (Ex Balladins) **?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at BRIT HOTEL Essentiel Villefranche-sur-Saône (Ex Balladins) **?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a restaurant plus some guestrooms include a garden view and premium bedding.

Does BRIT HOTEL Essentiel Villefranche-sur-Saône (Ex Balladins) ** have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does BRIT HOTEL Essentiel Villefranche-sur-Saône (Ex Balladins) ** feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, BRIT HOTEL Essentiel Villefranche-sur-Saône (Ex Balladins) ** serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Restaurant Balladins.

Does BRIT HOTEL Essentiel Villefranche-sur-Saône (Ex Balladins) ** allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at BRIT HOTEL Essentiel Villefranche-sur-Saône (Ex Balladins) ** for a fee of EUR 8 per pet, per night.

Does BRIT HOTEL Essentiel Villefranche-sur-Saône (Ex Balladins) ** have connecting rooms available?

Yes, this hotel has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How far is the airport from BRIT HOTEL Essentiel Villefranche-sur-Saône (Ex Balladins) **?

The closest major airport to BRIT HOTEL Essentiel Villefranche-sur-Saône (Ex Balladins) ** is Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS), which is about 24.1 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at BRIT HOTEL Essentiel Villefranche-sur-Saône (Ex Balladins) **?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at BRIT HOTEL Essentiel Villefranche-sur-Saône (Ex Balladins) ** that offer a balcony.

BRIT HOTEL Essentiel Villefranche-sur-Saône (Ex Balladins) ** Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 621 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 621 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 621 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 621 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 621 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Superb value for money. Marvellous staff - really friendly and enthusiastic , especially the lady serving at dinner! A little care worn on the inside and out, but if you’re looking for value and convenience then this place fits the bill. Decent dinner and breakfast. Free parking, ok for cars, a bit tight if you’ve got a LWB van.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

The price was very good . The service was good in the restaurant. Pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant

On arrival our booking couldn’t be found, there seemed to be a problem. We had to change rooms because every time the toilet flushed there was water on the floor. The carpet was wet from another time. We were put into another room without any problems. It was great to be able to have a meal at the hotel. Lovely staff especially our waitress
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for a night on a return ski trip. Economical.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff. I would get a specific location before travelling as my taxi driver couldn’t find it. At reception they were wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We had two rooms: one was fine, the other one had a strong smell of mould -- really not nice. We asked to change room but we were told the hotel was full. The staff apologised, but it felt a gesture would have been appropriate. Empty shower gel dispenser too. Otherwise the hotel is by no means luxurious, but we kew that and that is fine.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Linda, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good value for stop over

It was an easy Hotel to reach on the way to the Alps. A good cheap stop over. Staff friendly and room small, but clean. We decided to walk into the town as we didn't want the buffet dinner. This took us about 40 minutes to walk, but was good after a day sitting in the car.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Daffodil, cardiff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good hotel for short stay

The staff are very friendly and helpful. The room was adequate, clean but a little tired. The breakfast was plentiful and with a good variety. The buffet dinner food was also very good with a reasonable variety. The hotel location is on the main route through Villfranche and easy to find but is in the industrial area so don't expect pretty grounds to walk in. However it is 30 mins walk to the banks of the river Soane.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

karen, east sussex

Liked: Room comfort

Stopover hotel

Uncertain at first as on industrial estate but friendly informal hotel with comfy bed. Evening meal not brilliant!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Alan , England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Basic room, had everything you need except a kettl

A nice relaxing stay, we did what we had to do in villfranche, the hotel staff were very helpful ie. Taxis and directions 😊

8/10 Good

Margo, Berkshire Eng.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great just off motorway

Staff very nice as was the evening meal very busy they worked hard. Thankyou.

8/10 Good

Janet, Manchester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good standard for overnight stay.

8/10 Good

Alison, Wales

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good 2* overnight stop

We enjoyed our stay at a convenient location, not far from the centre and river. The breakfast, buffet style was a generous continental style. The bonus was an excellent buffet style dinner (not on Sunday night). Good Asian restaurant just over the road (Sunday). The staff were all friendly, very helpful and with good English.

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Overnight stop

Overnight stop on route to skiing. Just needed comfortable room and meal at good price. This fitted the bill

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Staff & service

Overnight on route to Alps

We stayed overnight on route to the Alps. The motel did what it did on the tin. Room was ok. Food was buffet self service but good hot meal selection with cold options.

6/10 Okay

Cathy, Brussels

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Only stay here if you've no alternative.

Very basic hotel, felt like a pod rather than a hotel room! Pre-formed, plastic bathroom/wet room. Tiny room with minimum facilities. Breakfast was stale & basic. Terrible coffee! Only stay here if you've no other option.

6/10 Okay

Wayne, London

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Breakfast, buffet, bed.

Easy to find straight from the autoroute junction. Nice staff on reception and very helpful for none French speaking Brit. No food on site in the evening but an outstanding Asian buffet restaurant a few hundred metres away. If you have booked to stay here don't eat before you arrive. Worth booking in even if you are heading south. Breakfast was excellent and good value. I will be back.

8/10 Good

Matthew, Churubusco Indiana USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My sejour

I am an English teacher in villefranche and I stayed here for a little while while looking for an apartment and absolutely loved it! The staff was nice and the food was excellent!

6/10 Okay

John, Leeds

Liked: Staff & service

Cheap, cheerful but too far out

Ok for the price. Clean but showing it's age. Major problem too, too far out from city centre.

8/10 Good

Abbie, The Hague, Netherlands

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good price for one night

We stayed here for one night and it was a perfect inexpensive option on our route down to the south of France. Although the bathroom was extremely small (could barely fit in the shower) everything was clean and bed was okay.

6/10 Okay

Amelie, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

OK for 1 night

Very nice staff, the hotel is not very new and the room was a bit smelly (but clean anyway). For 1 night and for that price it's OK.

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Personnel très gentil, mais le confort du lit qui est très raide et plus que limite. Dommage…
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026