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Hotel de la Gare – urban by balladins

2.0 star property
Hotel in Chateauroux with area shuttle service and a restaurant

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Reception
Front of property
Daily continental breakfast (EUR 9.00 per person)
Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities at Hotel de la Gare – urban by balladins. The on-site French cuisine brasserie, Brasserie La Berrichone, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Quadruple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Chateauroux, Hotel de la Gare – urban by balladins is in the city center and near the beach. Hotel Bertrand Museum and Maison des Arts et Traditions Populaires are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at National Shooting Sport Center and Val de l'Indre Golf.
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5 place de la gare, Chateauroux, 36000

What's nearby

  • Hotel Bertrand Museum - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Museum of the Cordeliers Convent - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Plage de Belle-Isle - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • National Shooting Sport Center - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • George Sand's House - 32 min drive - 22.6 miles

Getting around

  • Châteauroux Station - 1 min walk
  • Chateauroux (CHR-Chateauroux - Centre) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Witch Berry Pub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Fabrice Burger - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ichiban Sushi - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel de la Gare – urban by balladins

Hotel in the city center
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities at Hotel de la Gare – urban by balladins. The on-site French cuisine brasserie, Brasserie La Berrichone, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a free area shuttle, and self parking (surcharge)
  • Luggage storage, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a TV in the lobby
  • 1 meeting room, a banquet hall, and a vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel de la Gare – urban by balladins include comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite 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

  • Free area shuttle up to 5 km
  • Secured, uncovered self parking on site (EUR 5 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 9 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Brasserie La Berrichone

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 6.00 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra 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 0.70 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 continental breakfast: approximately EUR 9.00 for adults and EUR 5.00 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 5 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 6.00 per accommodation, per night
  • 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Hôtel Gare Chateauroux
Gare Chateauroux
Hôtel de la Gare
La Gare – Urban By Balladins
urban by balladins Châteauroux Gare
Hotel de la Gare – urban by balladins Hotel
Hotel de la Gare – urban by balladins Chateauroux
Hotel de la Gare – urban by balladins Hotel Chateauroux

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel de la Gare – urban by balladins pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 6.00 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Hotel de la Gare – urban by balladins?

Self parking is available for EUR 5 per day.

What time is check-in at Hotel de la Gare – urban by balladins?

Check-in start time: 5:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel de la Gare – urban by balladins?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel de la Gare – urban by balladins located?

Located in the heart of Chateauroux, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Hotel Bertrand Museum and Museum of the Cordeliers Convent. Maison des Arts et Traditions Populaires and Plage de Belle-Isle are also within 2 mi (3 km). Châteauroux Station is only a 2-minute walk and Chateauroux Station is 13 minutes.

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Hotel de la Gare – urban by balladins Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 163 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
accueil distant, chambre exigüe, prpreté sans faille ,literie correcte, bon rapport qualité-prix
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rdv pro à châteauroux. Hotel pas cher, Chambre propre et rénovée. Un peu petite mais pour une nuit parfait. Parking privé gratuit. Je recommande le bon rapport qualité prix
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ich war nur eine Nacht da (auf der Durchreise). Empfang war freundlich, das Zimmer hat meine Erwartungen erfüllt. Alles halt etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Das Zentrum ist gut zu Fuß zu erreichen.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

christophe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hôtel bien situé, calme restauration pas cher et chambre impeccable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Marcelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Je vais a Châteauroux 2 fois par an et toujours satisfaite de l hôtel de la gare. Juste en face de la gare
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Henri

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Une odeur nauséabonde dans la chambre qui ressemble fortement aux odeurs d' égouts Trop de bruit jusqu'à 1h30 du matin Portes qui claque sans arrêt Hôtel deux étoiles qui en mérite 0 Petit déjeuner servi trop tard L' hôtel ne se met pas à la disposition de la clientèle
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The ease of booking and check in was very good. Room was clean and comfortable. As I was travellng by train, it access was excellent - just accross the road. Breakfast was more good. All together a very pleasant and affordable stay. Would receommend highly for the cost concious traveller.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

janet

Liked: Staff & service
Overnight stay. Free parking. Front of house guy was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Jean-Luc

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accueil pas des plus chaleureux. Hôtel très très moyen.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
sub-prime bed linen, no bathroom door and a surly attitude from one of the staff
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Disliked: Staff & service
Ok for a stop over, managed to find a lovely bar nearby, the atmosphere in the hotel bar was not for us. If you have mobility problems check your room is not in the area where there are flights of stairs & no lift.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Keira

Disliked: Cleanliness
No air conditioner, tv didn’t work so was unable to watch Olympics, rooms were hot and stuffy. Roof in the bathroom started leaking like a waterfall. Whole stay was just uncomfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

LAURENT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grande chambre familiale correcte pour le prix, parking payant 5€ la nuit, pas de double vitrage mais calme lorsqu'on a loué, par contre attention pour les enfants en bas âge les fenêtres sont à leurs hauteurs. Je recommande néanmoins car pas de moquette au sol et literie correcte.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Alarme qui sonne pendant 4 jours. Désagréable pendant le petit déjeuner ! Un jour de 2cm sous la porte de la chambre
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

EL ACHORTU

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

hac

TRES mauvais experience COUETTE desagreable lit petit, beaucoup de bruit dans le couloir les portes claque toute la nuit Merci au receptionniste pour son accueil et son professionalisme il a ete vraiment au top du top, prevenant souriant comprehensif
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Disliked: Staff & service
We booked the wrong dates and tried to change. Hotels.com staff couldn’t change the booking as no one at the hotel spoke English. We tried via email and never got a response, so asked our French Airbnb hosts to call, hotel refused to do anything over the phone and said they would reply to our email. Never heard from them. Terrible customer service avoid like the plague
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Bedden niet goed, douche wel. Aardig ontvangen

Erg vriendelijk ontvangen. Helaas geen lift om naar de 4e verdieping te komen. Hoewel er niet gerookt mocht worden, stonk het in de gang en uit de kamer naast me er wel naar. Erg gehorige kamers. Bedden niet goed. Douche juist wel! Oja: mijn hele verblijf (1 nacht) bleef er een alarm afgaan. Alsof er brand was. S ochtends nog steeds gepiep. Maar dat hoorde ik 4 hoog gelukkig niet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

yannick

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

Décevant

Chambre très sommaire pour le prix, propreté moyenne et très limite aux abords, pas de pression à la douche, la télécommande de la télé ne marche pas malgré réclamation.On sort de la chambre le matin et il y a une personne qui dort dans le couloir, comment cette personne peut-elle rentrer dans l'hotel? Certaines personnes du personnel ne se soucient pas de nos commentaires, très décevant on ne le recommande pas, nous sommes partis sans excuse de leur part.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

NICOLAS

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
L’accueil se fait par l’entrée d’un restaurant qui me semble faire parti de l’hôtel. Je n’ai pas eu de chauffage de toute la nuit, ainsi que de l’eau chaude qui a mis au moins 5 minutes à arriver. Le personnel désagréable quand on leur soumet notre problématique. J’ai fait l’erreur de ne pas regarder les avis sur Google qui sont catastrophiques. Je pense qu’il serait bien d’enlever de votre liste cet hôtel qui se permet en plus d’afficher deux étoiles. J’avais réservé pour deux nuits et je n’ai pas honoré ma deuxième nuit, j’ai préféré rentrer de nuit chez moi. C’est inadmissible que ce type d’établissement soit proposer par vos services surtout quand on parle de déplacements professionnels.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

GERARD

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Océane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Casie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

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

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