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What Else Hotel

3-star spa hotel near Ain Pulse Aquatic Center

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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240 Allée de Curebourse, Saint-Vulbas, 01150
  • Place, Ain Pulse Aquatic Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, La Balme Caves
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Espace Eau Vive
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lyon (LYS-Saint-Exupery)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Classic Double Room, Ensuite

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Suite, Ensuite

Classic Suite, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 King Sofa Bed

About the area

Saint-Vulbas

In Saint-Vulbas .At this Saint-Vulbas hotel, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Ain Pulse Aquatic Center and 9 miles (15 km) of La Balme Caves. Espace Eau Vive is within 9 miles (15 km) and Railroad Museum is within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Ain Pulse Aquatic Center - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • La Balme Caves - 13 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Church of St. Apollinaire - 14 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Espace Eau Vive - 15 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Railroad Museum - 18 min drive - 18.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪café de la poste - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Nostimo - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Le Menestrel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Le Vésuve - ‬8 min drive

About this property

What Else Hotel

3-star spa hotel near Ain Pulse Aquatic Center
What Else Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa. Public spaces have free WiFi. Spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at What Else Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Saint-Vulbas hotel is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
What Else Hotel offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Saint-Vulbas hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. The spa is equipped with a steam room. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

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 elevator (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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 5.50 percent will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 13.90 for adults and EUR 10 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, cash, mobile payments, and Apple Pay. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is What Else Hotel to the airport?

What Else Hotel is 23.5 mi (30-min drive) away from the Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Apr 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at What Else Hotel on Apr 9, 2026 start from CA $157, excluding 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.

Does What Else Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at What Else Hotel.

Does What Else Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at What Else Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 13.90 for adults and EUR 10 for children.

Is there a casino at What Else Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at What Else Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at What Else Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does What Else Hotel have a pool?

What Else Hotel does not have a pool.

Does What Else Hotel have a spa?

Yes, this hotel has a spa.

How close is What Else Hotel to downtown Saint-Vulbas?

What Else Hotel is 2.2 mi away from Saint-Vulbas.

What Else Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 43 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Elodie

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fatah

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fatah

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

10/10 Excellent

Maxime

Business traveller
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

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

8/10 Good

Mickael

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

10/10 Excellent

mickael

Business traveller
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

La-co

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

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Madjid

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

christophe

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrice

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

très bon séjour

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

10/10 Excellent

christophe

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

christophe

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Nick

Business traveller
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

christophe

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

christophe

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Philippe

Business traveller
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Bof

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fatah

Business traveller
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

2/10 Terrible

boris

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gervais Cedric

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

christophe

Business traveller
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