Located in Villefranche-sur-Saône, BRIT HOTEL Essentiel Villefranche-sur-Saône (Ex Balladins) ** is in the suburbs, a 3-minute drive from Musée Paul Dini and 11 minutes from Golf Club du Beaujolais. .This hotel is 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Claude Bernard Museum and 16.2 mi (26 km) from Touro Parc.
What's nearby
Musée Paul Dini - 5 min drive - 1.3 miles
Parc des Oiseaux - 38 min drive - 21.3 miles
Bellecour Square - 53 min drive - 22.5 miles
Lyon Convention Centre - 54 min drive - 23.9 miles
Part Dieu Mall - 56 min drive - 24.5 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
About this property
BRIT HOTEL Essentiel Villefranche-sur-Saône (Ex Balladins) **
BRIT HOTEL Essentiel Villefranche-sur-Saône (Ex Balladins) ** offers 50 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 50 guestrooms. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and blackout drapes/curtains.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Restaurant Brit Hotel serving guests of BRIT HOTEL Essentiel Villefranche-sur-Saône (Ex Balladins) **. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10 AM.
Restaurant Brit Hotel - This restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available.
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.
initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche sur Saône
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BRIT HOTEL Essentiel Villefranche-sur-Saône (Ex Balladins) ** Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 626 reviews
10 - Excellent
168
Rating 8 - Good. 286 out of 626 reviews
8 - Good
286
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 626 reviews
6 - Okay
115
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 626 reviews
4 - Poor
39
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 626 reviews
2 - Terrible
18
8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Good
Elin
Jul 21, 2024
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.
Elin
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Mary
Oct 11, 2024
The price was very good . The service was good in the restaurant. Pleasant stay
Clean basic room just as we needed. Staff very friendly and helpful. Good breakfast.
Ben
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nicholas
Dec 13, 2025
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.
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.
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
Vero
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Isabelle
Feb 24, 2026
C’était Petit mais suffisamment correct pour passer 1 nuit.
Personnel très gentil, mais le confort du lit qui est très raide et plus que limite. Dommage…
Anthony
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Patrick
Jan 17, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Oui
Patrick
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christine
Jan 12, 2026
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.
Christine
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified
6/10 Okay
Giuseppe
Jan 5, 2026
Liked: Staff & service
La chambre n’était pas celle réservée
Giuseppe
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified
6/10 Okay
Françoise
Dec 22, 2025
Oui pour votre question sauf que le prix étais trop élever par rapport au choix et par rapport a ibis budjet et bb
Françoise
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
Henricque
Dec 6, 2025
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...
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
Derouelle
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
SYLVIE
Nov 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Emplacement idéal, accueil très sympathique, chambre propre, literie confortable. Petit déjeuner avec du choix.
SYLVIE
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Jean-luc
Oct 31, 2025
Hôtel très vieillissant. Chambre peu confortable (douche petite avec encore le rideau de douche où on arrose le sol. Lavabo en plastique usagé sans bouchon donc perte d'eau. ) La literie par contre est correcte.
Personnel charmant
Repas excellent
Propreté de la chambre
Catherine
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Isabelle
Sep 4, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
nuit convenable
le personnel est a votre écoute , seul bémol ,le produit que vous diffusé dans les chambres pour que ca sent bon, est trop fort. sinon la literie est bien , la salle d'eau convenable.