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What Else Hotel

Hotel with a full-service spa, near Ain Pulse Aquatic Center

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Escape to What Else Hotel, where serenity meets rejuvenation. Unwind in the steam room or stroll through the garden and enjoy free newspapers, luggage storage, multilingual staff and free self parking.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$229
includes taxes & fees
28 Nov - 29 Nov

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden Suite, 3/4 people

Garden Suite, 3/4 people

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Business Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
240 Allée de Curebourse, Saint-Vulbas, 01150

What's nearby

  • Ain Pulse Aquatic Center - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • La Balme Caves - 13 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Archaeological Site of Larina - 19 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Lyon Golf Club - 27 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Groupama Stadium - 35 min drive - 48.7 km

Getting around

  • Meximieux-Perouges Station - 14 min drive
  • Lyon (LYS-Saint-Exupery) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Riccoty - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪café de la poste - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Le Lòtbò - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nostimo - ‬10 min drive

About this property

What Else Hotel

Hotel near Ain Pulse Aquatic Center
Located close to La Balme Caves, What Else Hotel provides a terrace, a garden and a full-service spa. For some rest and relaxation, visit the steam room. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • Multilingual staff and free newspapers
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as heated floors and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Heated floors, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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  • Parking included
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The price is NZ$201
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Weekday buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: EUR 13.90 for adults and EUR 10 for children

Things to do

  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

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
  • Low-height door lock
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heated floor
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - noon) and Saturday - Sunday (10:00 AM - noon)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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 2.59 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: from approximately EUR 13.90 for adults and from EUR 10 for children

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 cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

What Else Hotel Saint-Vulbas
What Else Saint-Vulbas
What Else Hotel Hotel
What Else Hotel Saint-Vulbas
What Else Hotel Hotel Saint-Vulbas

Frequently asked questions

Is What Else Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at What Else Hotel?

As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at What Else Hotel on 28 Nov 2025 start from NZ$219.04, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at What Else Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at What Else Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM.

What time is check-out at What Else Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is What Else Hotel located?

Situated in a rural location, this spa hotel is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Ain Pulse Aquatic Center, and within 9 mi (15 km) of La Balme Caves and Espace Eau Vive. Railroad Museum and Ain Karting are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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What Else Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 42 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fatah

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

10/10 Excellent

mickael

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

Satisfait

Chambre propre et fonctionnelle, bien agencée et déco sympa.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrice

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

très bon séjour

Personnel sympathique, chambre propres et calmes.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Nick

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not possible to find !!!Google maps address is 3KM from the actual hotel. I booked aircon and got confirmation. Room had 38 degrees No air con !! No window.!!! I've been Business travelling over 25 years and seen some Hotels... this was by far the worst.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fatah

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

Agreable

Le personnel est accueillant, souriant et à l'écoute. Les chambres sont nickel. Je reviendrai car le cadre est sympathique
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

christophe

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

Hotel Saint Vulbas

hôtel très agréable et calme avec un service de restauration
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Laurent

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

Affaire

Pratique, menu du restaurant basique sans entree.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

christophe

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

What else

Hotel agréable et personnel sympathique
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Nina

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

Cadre sympathique à 30 min de Lyon

Personnel agréable et serviable, cadre idéal mais gros problème : les photos ne reflètent pas la réalité selon la chambre qui vous est donnée. Nous avons eu une chambre sans fenêtre, la seule manière d’aérer étant de laisser la porte ouverte.... très moyen vu la situation sanitaire actuelle du pays....
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Sale en arrivant et aucune disposition durant la semaine suite au covid... malheureux malgré l’argent qu’ont laisse pour la semaine..
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

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

Comfortable stay for a business trip

Convenient for the local industrial estate. Comfortable rooms. No local restaurant for dinner
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Manuelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Chambre coloniale très confortable et spacieuse Petit déjeuner copieux
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Virginie

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

Parfait

Bon sejour, les photos reflètent la réalité.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

sonia, montelimar

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Chambre spacieuse . Personnel moyen

Pas de réception le samedi après midi... chambre très spacieuse et joliment décoré . Bon équipement . La poubelle de la chambre n était pas vide et il restait des cadavres de bouteilles . Petit déjeuner très copieux. Hôtel à éviter avec enfant en bas âge ( pas de chaise haute pour le petit déjeuner et la deco de la chambre fragile pour un bébé)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Lydwine

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

Bien et paisible en week end.

Petit studio coquet. Neuf. Literie confortable. Seuls bémols : pas d intimité dans La douche qui est ouverte sur le séjour ( délimitée par un paravent) et pas de rideau occultant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

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

Parfait

Super séjour. Au calme, situé a un endroit stratégique. Cette hotel nous aère l'esprit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Excellente adresse

Un accueil agréable, une chambre spacieuse, bien décorée, bien équipée, bien conçue - le tout dans un environnement calme. Pour ne rien gacher, des lits très confortables- et un plancher réfrigérant efficace malgré les 36 degrés extérieur tout en étant moins agressif qu’une climatisation . Les sanitaires, la literie et la douche très propre - le sol un peu moins (tout en restant correct) Un quasi sans faute pour notre séjour de deux nuits avec deux enfants pour un rapport qualité/prix imbattable. Nous y retournerons.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Hotel propre, chambre bien décorée.

un seul bémol, le concept de la chambre, sans fenêtre, et avec une porte vitrée, fait que l'on ne peut pas aérer la nuit
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Maxime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fatah

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mickael

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

8/10 Good

Mickael

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

10/10 Excellent

La-co

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

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

10/10 Excellent

Fatah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024