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Initial by Balladins Lyon Villefranche sur Saône 
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Initial by Balladins Lyon Villefranche-sur-Saône is located in Villefranche-sur-Saone, 2.7 km from the Train Station. It offers a furnished terrace. Each air-conditioned room is in a simple decor. They are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Upper floor rooms are accessed by stairs. Superior rooms have been added recently. The restaurant serves a buffet breakfast daily and traditional French cuisine. Closed secure parking is provided at the Initial by Balladins Lyon Villefranche-sur-Saône with electric vehicule charging station. It is linked to motorway A6, which gives direct access to Lyon at 27 km away.
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
Good, 3
Based on 174 traveller reviews
PROS
- Located 30 minutes from downtown
- A 20-minute drive from Lyon
- Bar
- Private car park
- Access for disabled person
- Terrace
- Restaurant
- Comfortable
CONS
- No lift
- Basic breakfast
Rooms and rates
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| 1 R$ 347* |
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Amenities
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 lift.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.Hotel Amenities and Services
General
- Pets allowed
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Family rooms
- Soundproof rooms
- Heating
- Non-smoking throughout
- Air conditioning
- Designated smoking area
- WiFi available in all areas
Services
- Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Daily housekeeping
Food & Drink
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Kid meals (additional charge)
- Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- Fruits (additional charge)
- Coffee house on site
Internet
- Internet services
- WiFi
- Free WiFi
Outdoors
- Terrace
- Outdoor furniture
Parking
- Parking
- Free parking
- Parking on site
- Private parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Toilet with grab rails
Reception services
- Invoice provided
Safety & security
- Key access
- Security alarm
- Smoke alarms
- CCTV in common areas
- Fire extinguishers
Your sustainability practices
Safety features
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
- Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
- First aid kit available
Physical distancing
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Cashless payment available
- Physical distancing rules followed
Cleanliness & disinfecting
- Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
- Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & drink safety
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
- All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
- Breakfast takeaway containers
- Delivered food is securely covered
Location
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Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or attraction, and may not reflect actual travel distance.
