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

2.0 star property
Travelers find the perfect balance between relaxation and adventure near Golf Club du Beaujolais, with local cuisine and a terrace offering stunning views

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Daily buffet breakfast for a fee - BRIT HOTEL Essentiel Villefranche-sur-Saône (Ex Balladins) ** (Villefranche-sur-Saône)
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Initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône is in the heart of Villefranche-sur-Saône, offering a welcoming atmosphere. Guests enjoy the on-site restaurant and bar, scenic views from the terrace, WiFi in public areas, and assistance with tour arrangements and tickets.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Room options

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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 Twin Beds

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

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, bed sheets

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Chambre Triple

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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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

About the neighborhood

Located in Villefranche-sur-Saône, BRIT HOTEL Essentiel Villefranche-sur-Saône (Ex Balladins) ** is in a shopping district and near a boardwalk/promenade. Musée Paul Dini and Claude Bernard Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Touro Parc and Parc des Oiseaux. Golf Club du Beaujolais is another place to visit that comes recommended. Visit our Villefranche-sur-Saône travel guide
Map
365, Avenue Theodore Braun, Villefranche-sur-Saône, Rhone, 69400

What's nearby

  • A detailed ceiling with intricate gold and turquoise patterns, including floral motifs and angelic figures.
    Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
    52 min drive - 21.9 miles
  • A historic plaza with a statue of a man on a horse, a clock tower, and the Hotel Royal building.
    Bellecour Square
    53 min drive - 22.5 miles
  • A tall building with a curved facade and a clear blue sky above.
    Part Dieu Mall
    56 min drive - 24.5 miles
  • Musée Paul Dini
    5 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Parc des Oiseaux
    38 min drive - 21.3 miles

Getting around

  • Villefranche-sur-Saône Station
    8 min drive
  • Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS)
    38 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    11 min walk
  • Gold & Rolls
    4 min drive
  • routier le caladois
    18 min walk
  • Georges Blanc - L'Embarcadere
    17 min walk
  • Memphis Coffee Villefranche sur Saône
    3 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 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 Monday to Friday (7:00 AM – 10:00 PM), Saturday to Saturday (7:30 AM – 10:00 PM), and Sunday to Sunday (5:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
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 at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance 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 seasonally each year. They will be closed from July 29 to August 18:
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed on Sunday:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 8 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15 per night

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 1.00 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 11 for adults and EUR 7 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 8 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15 per night

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 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

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's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

Is BRIT HOTEL Essentiel Villefranche-sur-Saône (Ex Balladins) ** pet-friendly?

Yes, BRIT HOTEL Essentiel Villefranche-sur-Saône (Ex Balladins) ** allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of EUR 8 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at BRIT HOTEL Essentiel Villefranche-sur-Saône (Ex Balladins) **?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at BRIT HOTEL Essentiel Villefranche-sur-Saône (Ex Balladins) **?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is BRIT HOTEL Essentiel Villefranche-sur-Saône (Ex Balladins) ** located?

Situated in a shopping district, this hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Musée Paul Dini and within 9 mi (15 km) of Golf Club du Beaujolais and Claude Bernard Museum. Touro Parc and Parc des Oiseaux are also within 20 mi (32 km). Villefranche-sur-Saône Station is 22 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

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

7.8

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 628 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 286 out of 628 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 628 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 628 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 628 reviews

Reviews

Verified

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
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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
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8/10 Good

Mary

The price was very good . The service was good in the restaurant. Pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

STEPHANE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay! The hotel was clean and well maintained. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and always happy to help. The breakfast was excellent, with a great selection of fresh and tasty options. A special mention for the air conditioning, it worked perfectly and kept the room cool and comfortable, which was absolutely essential during the current heatwave with temperatures above 40°C in France. I would definitely stay here again (I have another reservation for next week) and recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Isabelle

C’était Petit mais suffisamment correct pour passer 1 nuit.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conforme 😉
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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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
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8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Oui
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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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
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6/10 Okay

Giuseppe

Liked: Staff & service
La chambre n’était pas celle réservée
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bien
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Florence

Très bien
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Helt ok hotel til en meget fair pris.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Derouelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Batiment un peu ancien mais tout le reste est parfait L'accueil tres sympatique, la chambre correcte, hygiene impecable Le restaurant est plus que correct avec des plats originaux et des produits tres frais le tout servi par une personne tres agreable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025