Brit Hotel Essentiel Villefranche-sur-Saône - Ex Balladins

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Brit Hotel
7.8 (4567 reviews)
365 Avenue Theodore Braun , Villefranche-sur-Saône , fr
+33 4 74 62 89 13

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good value for money
Convenient location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Small room size
Inadequate amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
6.66
Some reviews mention dirty hallways, which affected the score.
Service
8.63
Repeated positive mentions of friendly and accommodating staff.
Location
8.17
Convenient location near the motorway, but not in a fancy area.
Room Quality
6.62
Issues with small rooms and uncomfortable beds noted in reviews.
Amenities
7.65
Some amenities lacking in comfort but satisfactory for a stopover.
Value for Money
8.61
Good price for the quality and services offered.
Food and Beverage
8.16
Positive feedback on the breakfast and restaurant quality.
Overall Experience
7.93
Overall experience is decent for a stopover, balancing pros and cons.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 01:31

Property Description

Convenient Location
Initial by Balladins Lyon Villefranche-sur-Saône is ideally situated just 2.7 km from the Train Station in Villefranche-sur-Saone, offering easy access for travelers.

Comfortable Accommodation
The air-conditioned rooms feature a simple decor, flat-screen TV, and private bathroom. For added luxury, opt for the recently added Superior rooms.

Great Amenities
Enjoy a buffet breakfast and traditional French cuisine at the on-site restaurant. Benefit from secure parking with an electric vehicle charging station, perfect for guests traveling by car.

Book your stay at Initial by Balladins Lyon Villefranche-sur-Saône and experience convenience and comfort during your visit.

Important information:

Check-in hours are:

Monday to Saturday from 15:00 to 22:00 Sunday and public holidays from 17:00 to 21:00

Reception opening hours : Monday to Saturday 07:00 to 22:00 Sunday and public holidays 7:30 to 12:00 and 17:00 to 21:00.
If you expect to arrive outside check-in hours, please notify the hotel in advance.

Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that the credit card used to make the reservation will be requested upon arrival.

Please note that this property does not have a elevator.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LYS

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 4567 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.66
Service: 8.63
Location: 8.17
Room Quality: 6.62
Amenities: 7.65
Value for Money: 8.61
Food and Beverage: 8.16
Overall Experience: 7.93
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Simone • couple • it
10
Buon posto da dormire per un paio di notti
Pros:

Ottoma posizione fuori dell' autostrada facile da raggiungere
Ottima cena ed a un prezzo abbordabile
Colazione buona intercontinentale

Cons:

Nulla

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Ciska • couple • nl
7
Prima wanneer je op doorreis bent
Pros:

Het ontbijt was zeer goed en diner ook goed! Het kleine terras was fijn!

Cons:

Kamers aan de kleine kant en geen balkon

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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philippe • solo_traveller • fr
4
Pros:

Salle de bain trop petite, télévision mal placée,et étonnamment surpris de ne pas avoir café et thé.
Trop cher à mon goût.
J'avais demandé un grand lit et on a eu 3 lits d'une place

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Marie • couple • be
9
Pros:

Parfait pour une étape

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Jean-Jacques • solo_traveller • fr
7
Déception
Pros:

L'accueil et la propreté

Cons:

Le dîner, bien trop cher trop d'attente c'était bien mieux avant ( buffet quand c'était Balladins) et matelas trop mou

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Nathalie • couple • fr
8
convenait parfaitement pour mon déplacement
Pros:

accueil sympathique, dîner satisfaisant, petit-déjeuner parfait

Cons:

RAS

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Julien • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Oui,menu a trois espaces de prix,
Au sujet du menu,il faut mettre de l amour,et surtout l' art de cuisiner.sinon peut mieux faire.
Pour le reste entre bien et. Très bien il y à un long chemin pour aller b pour arriver tb.
Merci julien.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Pascal • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Personnels agréables,chambre propre

Cons:

Douche un peu vétuste

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Isabelle • solo_traveller • fr
7
Étape
Pros:

Trés bon petit déjeuner et restautant le soir correct

Cons:

Bâtiment ancien qui commence à beaucoup s abimer

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Hans • solo_traveller • nl
8
Pros:

De vriendelijkheid van het personeel en het eten.

Cons:

De grootte van de kamers.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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W. Jansma • solo_traveller • nl
8
Doorreis hotel
Pros:

Locatie dicht bij de snelweg. Kwaliteit van het diner was goed.

Cons:

Krappe badkamer. Aftandse wastafel met onhandige kraan

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Christian • family_with_children • fr
8
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Corinne • solo_traveller • fr
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Sophie • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

Hôtel très bien avec de la tranquillité, confort et propreté.
Possibilité de déjeuner dans un bel endroit cocooning

Cons:

Manque de bouilloire pour un éventuel café ou thé

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Corinne • couple • fr
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Kolybry des îles • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pros:

Le personnel est très gentil, serviable, professionnel. Je leur mets une mention particulière !!

Cons:

Rien de particulier, c'est un petit hôtel pratique, bien placé, peut-être un chouia cher pour ce que c'est mais on paye aussi l'emplacement très pratique

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Markus • couple • de
8
Unbedingt ein Superior-Zimmer wählen. Klein, aber schön und picobello sauber.
Pros:

Die Dame am Empfang - super freundlich!

Cons:

. / .

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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G.M.A. Dimmedal • solo_traveller • nl
8
Pros:

Goed bed precies goed voor 1 overnachting.

Cons:

Locatie lag aan een doorgaande weg.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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lutvda • solo_traveller • be
9
Pros:

Het restaurant was top

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Sehr gutes Restaurant, sehr nettes Personal.

Cons:

Die Stadt

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee