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initial by balladins Blois

2.0 star property
Hotel in Blois with free parking

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Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi
Twin Room | Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi
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Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 7.90 per person)
Initial by balladins Blois is near a zoo, offering a quiet garden setting for travelers to unwind. The hotel features in-room WiFi, a business center, and free self-parking. Previous travelers value the hotel's strategic location.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room | Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room | Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Quadruple Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Blois is home to initial by balladins Blois. Clos du Tue Bœuf Winery and Maison des Vins de Cheverny are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Chateaux de la Loire and Loisirs Loire Valley. Les P’tits Clous and Musée d'Histoire Naturelle are also worth visiting.
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Map
7 rue des Onze Arpents, Blois, Loir-et-Cher, 41000

What's nearby

  • Basilique Notre-Dame de la Trinité - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • St. Louis Cathedral - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Royal Château of Blois - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Office de Tourisme de Blois Chambord - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Maison de la Magie - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • La Chaussee-St-Victor Station - 4 min drive
  • Paris Orly Airport (ORY) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪CAMPANILE BLOIS NORD - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Le Relais de la Tour - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Boucherie Blois - ‬13 min walk

About this property

initial by balladins Blois

Hotel near a zoo
initial by balladins Blois provides amenities like a garden and a business center. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, a vending machine, and 1 meeting room
Room features
All guestrooms at initial by balladins Blois boast perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 82-cm LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; EUR 7.90 for adults and EUR 5.50 for children

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 377 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1990
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 82-cm LCD TV with premium satellite channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8 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 Tuesday - Friday (7:00 AM - 8:00 PM) and Saturday - Monday (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 8 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.90 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 7.90 for adults and EUR 5.5 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 8 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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, debit 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

Balladins Express de Blois Nord Péage
Balladins Express Nord Péage
Hotel Balladins Express de Blois Nord Péage
Hotel Balladins Express Nord Péage
Hôtel balladins Blois
balladins Blois
initial by balladins Blois Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is initial by balladins Blois pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 8 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at initial by balladins Blois?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at initial by balladins Blois?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at initial by balladins Blois?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is initial by balladins Blois located?

Situated in Blois, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Chateaux de la Loire and Polyclinique de Blois. Le Carroir and Basilique Notre-Dame de la Trinité are also within 2 mi (3 km). La Chaussee-St-Victor Station is 24 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

initial by balladins Blois Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 226 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 226 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 226 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 226 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 226 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect quiet location for a rest before hitting the road. The breakfast was excellent and the staff was very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

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

Great time 🇫🇷

It was a great time there , even though we came to play a tennis tournament .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Thadakeit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good for stopover
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location when travelling. Food options nearby. Room was clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

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

Good place to stay in Blois

Friendly owners. Excellent breakfast. Easy Parking. Easy access to Blois and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Onorina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarl Epbi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Impeccable
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Anders

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Unrealistic reviews

Noisy, dark, unclean, tight.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Jacques

Liked: Staff & service
accueil sympathique, mais chambre trop petite
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

JACKY

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Pierre

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Séjour

Service du petit déjeuner très bien en revanche dans la chambre rideau trouée, porte pliée laissant apparaître le jour et l’air, salle de bain sale (tache de moisissures, poils) bruyant, plinthes sales, sol très sale, traces sur la porte d’entrée.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Francesca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hôtel sympathique , très bon accueil chaleureux des propriétaires merci à eux
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivier

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delphine

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

Excellent

Séjour réservé de dernière minute. Vraiment très agréable avec les chaleurs rentrer dans la chambre avec la climatisation. C'était super. Les chambres très propre très silencieuses. Vraiment rien à dire. Petit déjeuner, parfait! Tout était excellent et le personnel vraiment très gentil.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

CLAUDE

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

8/10 Good

Christina

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

10/10 Excellent

patrick

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

8/10 Good

Jean Francois

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bon accueil
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Axelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Séjour court d’une nuit Accueil très chaleureux par le propriétaire La chambre est simple mais confortable, avec clim et bonne pression dans la douche Petit déjeuner très complet Une adresse à recommander sur Blois
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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