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

Property class: 2

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

A breakfast setting with croissants in a basket and a wooden box, a wicker basket, and a bottle of orange juice on a table.
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A parking lot with several cars, a building with a sign, and trees.
A neatly made bed with a white pillow and a grey quilted pillow, a white towel, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
Restaurant

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is AU$84
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept

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
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, Bellecour Square
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lyon (LYS-Saint-Exupery)
    ‪73 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Single Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wardrobe.

Single Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Twin Room

A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden headboard, an air conditioning unit, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A neatly made bed with a brown headboard, a red pillow, and a white blanket. There is a small table beside the bed with a book and a bottle. The room has light green walls and wooden flooring.

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room

A neatly made bed with a white pillow and a grey quilted pillow, a white towel, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Chambre Twin Supérieure

A hotel room with two single beds, a nightstand with a phone and a lamp, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a framed picture above the beds.

Chambre Twin Supérieure

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Chambre Triple

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a wall-mounted picture, and an air conditioning unit.

Chambre Triple

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room

A neatly made bed with white linens and towels arranged in a bow shape, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a window with a yellow curtain.

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Villefranche-sur-Saône

This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and tour/ticket assistance. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area, multilingual staff and a television in a common area. Each morning buffet breakfast is available. There's also the convenience of free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Musée Paul Dini - 5 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Parc des Oiseaux - 39 min drive - 34.2 km
  • Bellecour Square - 53 min drive - 36.2 km
  • Part Dieu Mall - 56 min drive - 39.3 km
  • Groupama Stadium - 60 min drive - 48.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪routier le caladois - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Georges Blanc - L'Embarcadere - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Campus Kebab - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pasta Bianca - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Aspava - ‬4 min drive

About this property

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

Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This hotel is smoke free.

  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10 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 Brit Hotel

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 lift
  • 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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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 ahead of time 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 on Sunday:
  • Restaurant

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome for a fee
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • A pet fee will be charged
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property class

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

Yep, buffet breakfast is available daily.

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

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 637 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 637 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 637 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 637 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 637 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Elin

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mary

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room and bedding were clean and fresh. Bed and pillows comfortable. Restaurant was clean, staff were very pleasant, food was good. Info on Expedia should be more clear for people arriving on Sunday. Check-in not until 5. I arrived early, not knowing this, but the staff worked very hard to prepare my room early. Thank you. Also, the restaurant is not open on Sunday. Secure storage for my velo.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

H.H.

Goede prijs-kwaliteit. Dicht bij de snelweg. Ontbijt is goed en niet duur. Avondeten beperkt menu. Kamers prima voor een overnachting.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arjan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hele comfortable locatie om te overnachten als je op doorreis bent tegen zeer acceptabele kosten. Ook het eten was heel aangenaam
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gérard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La chambre était très propre, simple mais fonctionnelle. Le personnel était disponible à toutes nos questions. Le petit déjeuner très copieux, salé - sucré, o'top L'entretien du parking est un peu en bémol. Les espaces verts sont un peu délaissés.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chambre propre et fonctionnelle Personnel agréable Hôtel un peu vieillot Excellent petit déjeuner
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

alain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Petit déjeuner très copieux , bonne literie , endroit assez calme , personnel très agréable !!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clément

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bon accueil Personnel très agréable Chambre petite mais agréable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Les chambres sont propres et ce que je retiens, c est l amabilité du persoonel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bon accueil Chambre propre correcte mais froide Petit déjeuner parfait Parking accessible Dîner parfait
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
L'hôtel est délabré, malgré de petits travaux de "bricolage". L'hôtel est très bruyant, la VMC de la salle de bain est en panne. L'établissement mérite d'être démoli et reconstruit totalement. J'oubliais, 2 cm de jour sous la porte de ma chambre. Du jamais vu en 15 ans de déplacement. Le personnel est sympathique.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Chambre propre. Douche trop petite et surtout pas de pression c’est horrible. Aucune prise vers les lits.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vero

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
La salle de bain était très propre, mais la chasse d'eau manque de puissance, ce qui fait qu'on est obligé de tirer plus d'une fois pour évacuer. D'autre part, il semble qu'il y ait une fuite d'eau du côté des toilettes. Autrement, nous sommes satisfait de la chambre, du personnel et de notre soirée étape. Merci bien
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Isabelle

C’était Petit mais suffisamment correct pour passer 1 nuit.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conforme 😉
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Anthony

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Oui
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Malgré une réservation très tardive, bon accueil, chambre impeccable, literie confortable, salle de bain petite mais fonctionnelle et bien équipée.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Giuseppe

Liked: Staff & service
La chambre n’était pas celle réservée
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Françoise

Oui pour votre question sauf que le prix étais trop élever par rapport au choix et par rapport a ibis budjet et bb
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Henricque

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Odeur dans le couloir vraiment désagréable semblable a de l'urine... Le pain du petit dejeuner n'avait pas un bon gout, portail du parking ne fermant pas...
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bien
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025