initial by balladins Saint-Quentin / Gauchy
Hotel in Wallonia, Belgium
Reasons to book
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher
Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Internet / Wifi and more
About this hotel
The Initial by balladins Saint-Quentin / Gauchy offers comfortable, affordable accommodation, free Wi-Fi and free on-site parking in the small town of Gauchy. It enjoys easy access to the motorway.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony or Patio
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Wallonia, Belgium
Available Rooms
1 Double • 118 ft²
Sleeps 2
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2 Single • 107 ft²
Sleeps 2
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3 Single • 150 ft²
Sleeps 3
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1 Single • 118 ft²
Sleeps 1
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1 Double • 150 ft²
Sleeps 4
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Ratings and reviews
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3.5 / 5.0
Bon accueil
Restaurant à côté de l'hôtel
Hôtel proche de l'autoroute
Salle de bain exiguë avec WC sans séparation
Pas de cabine de douche
3.5 / 5.0
Chambre un peu petite
Pas de penderie ni d’étagères pour ranger les affaires
Autrement RAS
Grand parking
Un sèche cheveux cool
Petit déjeuner bien
Manque de charcuterie
Rien
Juste que l’hôtel n’ouvre qu’à 17 h
Un peu tard
0.5 / 5.0
Nothing
Everything
2.5 / 5.0
Parking felt secure and the reception staff were helpful.
Lots of traffic noise, no air conditioning so had to have window open. Pillows were like rocks.
1.5 / 5.0
Cheap, handy location near motorway
Room very hot and stuffy. Very noisy it open window. Low quality sleep
3.0 / 5.0
Location
Very small room nice that I had a ensuite bathroom
4.5 / 5.0
Price and friendliness, facilities were good, bed and linen were fine, shower hot and powerful.
It even had toilet roll, that is not the case everywhere in France.
Good, reasonably priced restaurant next to the hotel
One broken bedside lamp shade broken, I'm sure it would have been fixed if I'd asked
3.0 / 5.0
convenient. nice steak house next door
funny red pvc cushions on the pillows
3.5 / 5.0
near restaurant. easy to get from motorway
very small room
0.5 / 5.0
Check-in was fine. But be careful - there were no staff on duty at the hotel and check-in was done via an automated console outside the door, which then issues the key-card.
The corridors of the hotel smelled of toilets. The room smelled strongly of disinfectant and stale tobacco. The bathroom door did not close proeprly. There were no staff to complain to. I left after spending just enough time to book another hotel online, ie. about 40'. I have requested a full refund via booking.com and this has been refused, apparently by the hotel.
5.0 / 5.0
Check-in was good. We booked late and arrived late, and the desk attendant was very patient since we got slightly lost getting there. He was also very polite and helpful. The room was warm and the beds were very comfortable. The price was excellent for us. Everything was just right for a motel-style hotel for a brief overnight stay while driving through France.
There were no negatives.
3.5 / 5.0
Chosen for a quick stop off to break the journey on the way back from a ski holiday to Calais. Very basic but clean and functional.
Not much around, but only a short drive into St Quentin.
3.5 / 5.0
However the receptionist carried out bags up to the room.
We asked in advance for a ground floor room as we are not mobile but although the receptionist tried hard one was not available.
4.5 / 5.0
Great near the motorway for onward travel. We were late due to ferry delays and the staff stayed up to let us in.
n/a
2.5 / 5.0
V.small bathroom and entrance needed a good scrub.
Breakfast not very good - no eggs or bacon and the manager was miserable.
4.5 / 5.0
cheap clean
nothing
2.0 / 5.0
The location was very convenient and the staff were friendly. Rooms were clean and beds were comfortable enough.
It was noisy all night. There was a couple having sex all night. I feared the walls would collapse in on us if I touched them.
4.5 / 5.0
very convenient for autoroute. Clean, very nice staff.
4.0 / 5.0
Location, restaurant next door
A bit cramped
3.5 / 5.0
Good for travelling
0.5 / 5.0
Nothing to like, this hotel is the worse I've ever seen.
Rooms extremely small, bathroom toilet too close to the bathroom door so you're unable to sit on the toilet because you're hitting the bathroom door with your knees, tried to turn on the electric heating and it started to stink straight away, we had to leave the hotel immediately as the smell was terrible. It took 4 months to recover my money using Mastercard chargeback, as the hotel refused to refund me. Booking this hotel was the worse experience of my life.
1.5 / 5.0
location
there was no hot water. Its December and -5 deg, we expected a hot shower as minimum. the breakfast was minimal. There was no milk and the coffee machine did not work.
3.5 / 5.0
Easy access and dog friendly
Very small room with minute wet room. OK for a quick stop over.
3.5 / 5.0
Nice and clean, decent breakfast and friendly staff. Coffee was available when I arrived fairly late. Restaurant next door for the hungry which I didn't use as I'd eaten on the way. Near the motorway for a stop over, good shopping facilities near by.
Bed a little hard for my liking, room a little cold as the radiator didn't seem big enough for the room but I slept fine.
3.0 / 5.0
close to motorway, clean sheets on bed, plenty of hot water and good shower
Room was very cramped, reception and room felt “institutional”, no plug in sink, corridor outside very noisy until about 11pm
2.0 / 5.0
Staff was friendly and helpful but the room was very cold. The room needs a good deep clean from spider webs on the top.
Broken light that went on and off at night
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Wallonia, Belgium?
The average price for a rental in Wallonia, Belgium is R 1,880 per night. This rental is R 55 above the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at initial by balladins Saint-Quentin / Gauchy. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is initial by balladins Saint-Quentin / Gauchy pet friendly?
Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at initial by balladins Saint-Quentin / Gauchy?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, internet / wifi, parking, balcony or patio, and tv.
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