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Hotel Continental

2 Place De La Gare Lausanne, 1001 Switzerland

Hotel in Lausanne near Lausanne Cathedral

Near Old Town and lake
This Lausanne hotel is across from the main rail station, adjacent to the metro, and 0.7 km (0.4 mi) from the Lausanne Cathedral and Old Town. The Ouchy promenade along Lake Geneva is 1 km away. Show more
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Complimentary wireless Internet access is provided in public areas and guestrooms. On-site dining options include a steakhouse and Asian restaurant. A breakfast buffet is available and included in room rate.
Flat-screen TVs
Hotel Continental offers 116 air-conditioned guestrooms. Flat-screen TVs come with international channels. Rooms also include premium bedding, minibars, Wi-Fi, in-room safes, and hair dryers. Hide

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4.5out of 5

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93%

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Single Economy Room
1 single bed. Premium bedding. Down blanket. City view. Desk. In-room safe (accommodates laptop). Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary). Plasma television. High-definition television. Digital television service. Pay movies. Direct-dial phone. Minibar. Complimentary bottled water. Private bathroom. Makeup/shaving mirror. Complimentary toiletries. Welcome amenities. Turndown service. Air conditioning. Daily housekeeping. Non-smoking only.
Single Queen Economy Room
1 double bed. Premium bedding. Down blanket. City view. Desk. In-room safe (accommodates laptop). Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary). Plasma television. High-definition television. Digital television service. Pay movies. Direct-dial phone. Minibar. Complimentary bottled water. Private bathroom. Makeup/shaving mirror. Complimentary toiletries. Welcome amenities. Turndown service. Air conditioning. Daily housekeeping. Non-smoking only.
Double Economy Room
1 king bed. Premium bedding. Down blanket. City view. Desk. In-room safe (accommodates laptop). Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary). Plasma television. High-definition television. Digital television service. Pay movies. Direct-dial phone. Minibar. Complimentary bottled water. Private bathroom. Makeup/shaving mirror. Complimentary toiletries. Welcome amenities. Turndown service. Air conditioning. Daily housekeeping. Non-smoking only.
Double Classic Comfort Room
1 king bed. Premium bedding. Down blanket. City view. Desk. In-room safe (accommodates laptop). Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary). Plasma television. High-definition television. Digital television service. Pay movies. Direct-dial phone. Minibar. Complimentary bottled water. Private bathroom. Makeup/shaving mirror. Complimentary toiletries. Welcome amenities. Turndown service. Air conditioning. Daily housekeeping. Non-smoking only.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Policies
  • Pets not allowed
  • Check-in time starts at
  • Check-out time is Noon
  • Resort fee charged at hotel/condo
Fees
  • The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
    • Self parking fee: CHF 23 per night
    • Late check-out fee: CHF 100
    • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 40 per night
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Mandatory Fees and Taxes
  • The following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out.
    • Resort fee: CHF 2.8 per person, per night (effective 1 January 2010)
  • Hotel resort fee inclusions:
    • Internet access in guestroom
    • In-room bottled water
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change.

Awards and Affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Accessibility Options

  • Accessible bathroom
  • In-room accessibility
  • Roll-in shower

Property Amenities

  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Laundry facilities
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Bar/lounge
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Total number of rooms - 116
  • Number of floors - 4
  • Banquet facilities
  • Business services
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Coffee shop or café
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Concierge desk
  • Multiple large conference rooms
  • Currency exchange
  • Technology support staff
  • Multiple small meeting rooms
  • Multilingual staff
  • Meeting facilities size (meters) - 200
  • Number of meeting/conference rooms - 3
  • Number of restaurants - 3
  • 24-hour business center
  • Smoke-free property
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1

Rooms

Air-conditioned guestrooms feature city and/or mountain views. Plasma TVs come with international channels and pay movies. Beds are topped with down blankets. Rooms also offer wireless and wired high-speed Internet access, minibars, direct-dial phones with voice mail, and in-room safes (accommodate laptops).

Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in June 2009.

All guestrooms are non-smoking.

Room Amenities

  • Wireless Internet access
  • High-speed Internet access
  • Pay movies
  • Premium bedding
  • Direct-dial phone
  • Minibar
  • Private bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Wake-up calls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Extra towels/bedding
  • Turndown service
  • Makeup/shaving mirror
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Desk
  • Welcome amenities
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Non-smoking only
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Digital television service
  • High-definition television
  • Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary)
  • Plasma television
  • City view

Dining

Hotel Continental has 3 restaurants serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests are offered a complimentary Buffet breakfast. Room service during limited hours is available.

Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at Hotel Continental

4.5
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
4.3
Hotel condition:
4.1
Room cleanliness:
4.7
Room comfort:
4.3
Location:
5.0
Neighbourhood:
4.3
94%

of guests recommend

out of 16 reviews

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A Traveller from Kalamunda, Western Australia
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 19 Oct 2011

“Oldie but a goodie”

Clean and tidy but hotel a bit tired and rooms need a bit of refreshing. Staff were really great. First time I've been to a hotel and they have your internet password ready for you when you check in, so you don't have ask once you are in your room.

A Traveller from London
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 2 Nov 2010

“Highly recommended - defintely go back”

Brilliant hotel. Walk out the train station and you see it across the road. You get a free travel pass on arrival and the room I had was a fair size and had just been refurbished to a high standard. BReakfast was included which was a buffet style affair - plenty to choose from and runs till 10 am. Had dinner at hotel one night - limited if like me you are a veggie and v expensive. Lots of italian/chinese near hotel. Room had tv and air con, mini bar and a safe. This hotel was fantastic given its location and the fact it had just been renovated. Staff were helpful and tourist office is opposite in train station. Couldnt really fault my admittedly short stay there.

Area recommendations
Lausanne is v nice but if walking, be prepared for the inclines! The Metro avoids the stress on the legs. Head up to the Hermitage and surrounding park for great views of the city.
A Traveller
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 14 Oct 2010

“First Time Business Traveler in Lausanne”

Very impressed with the accomodations made by the hotel staff. However, try to avoid staying on the second floor, - there is a nightclub that plays its music loudly until 4:30 am. The first floor towards the back provides a view of the back of another building but at least you can guarantee it will be quiet since it is further from the nightclub. Fantastic location and access to public transportation.

A Traveller
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 29 Sep 2010

“Good location with clean comfortable rooms”

We spent a week at the Hotel Continental. We had no problems. The hotel is in a convenient location, directly across from the main train station in Lausanne. The rooms were clean and well maintained. Our only 'negative' thoughts was that the room was a bit small considering what we paid. Since we only spent time in the room to sleep, not really a big deal. The noise level from the street could be a problem for some if you have the windows open at night.

A Traveller from Australia
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 26 Sep 2010

“Convenient hotel”

Recently had an overnight stay at Continental Hotel in Lausanne. We found this very convenient as it is right across from the Railway Station. We were arriving late by train from Venice on the way to Paris and used this as quick stopover. Were not disappointed staff were very courteous and spoke english. Hotel was of the standard we expected and would have no hesitation in recommending this hotel.

A Traveller from College Station, TX
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 23 Sep 2010

“I would come here again”

I really enjoyed staying at this hotel. It is conveniently located, the bed was comfortable, and the service was good. The only thing I think they could improve on is putting prices by the mini-bar in case you are thirsty or want something to snack on. The bathroom was amazing, btw!

A Traveller from Los Angeles
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 3 Sep 2010

“Perfect choice...”

Staff was very accommodating, friendly and helpful. I arrived at 8am, they took my luggage and a bouquet of flowers behind the desk, then up to our room later in the day. Clean, cool room (it was 30C outside) and the air conditioner was completely adequate. Great view of Lake Geneva over the train station. Included breakfast was OK but I recommend skipping it and taking the train to Gruyeres for CHEESE FONDUE!!! Very convenient location, directly across the street from the train station. It was a perfect choice for our two days in Lausanne!

Area recommendations
Gruyeres...CHEESE!
Kim M from San Diego, CA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 2 Aug 2010

“Great Hotel!”

We stayed 4 nights at the Hotel Continental and took day trips on the train to nearby towns/cities. The hotel is directly across from the train station, so it is very convenient for travel on the train, the metro, and the bus. There is a grocery store in the train station. The hotel itself is very clean, modern, and quiet. The breakfast is excellent. The staff were the nicest we encountered in any hotel. We would definitely stay here again! The hotel includes free public transit passes for all guests (as do other hotels in Lausanne), and it is an outstanding public transit system. Internet is not free in the hotel; however, all parks along the lake have free public internet with breathtaking views. Most nights we bought food in the grocery store and had a picnic on the lake while catching up with friends via computer. We could have stayed in Lausanne forever.

Area recommendations
Take the free public bus to St. Sulpice, a very beautiful town, and only 20 minutes away. There is a great little park for kids on the waterfront. We also loved Neuchatel, an easy train ride from Lausanne. Buy tickets from the machine in the train station and you have an open ticket for the day, meaning you can leave and return any time you wish. Same for Geneve.
Valeriy K. from Moscow Russia
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 22 Jul 2010

“Good price”

Good price

loredana from Switzerland
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 11 Jun 2010

“great location, renovated rooms, good comfort, value for business travel”

i read so many bad reviews about this hotel before on other sites, but i had no other choice so i had to take it. i arrived after midnight but the hotel was so easy to spot from the station, the check in was easy, fast and cordial. the lobby is a bit updated, but is clean, the elevator is small but efficient and the overall aspect is clean, some parts need updates but the price/value is good. the room was a very nice surprise, very modern,AC, super fancy TV/Channels, great bed and bedding, and the best was the shower head-rain type. there is a desk, nice window, furniture looks new, modern, nice.is all small, but mostly for american standards. breakfast is nice, and the staff is cordial. the location is convenient, very close to the center of the city,right next to the train station and the metro, there are a lot of stores around. lausanne is a very pleasant city to walk, so taking a stroll to the lake from the hotel is not that bad at all! i think this hotel is a good value. is not for romantic couple, honeymooners or a special occasion but is convenient for business, short stays,no frills. ask for a renovated room.

Area recommendations
the city center - 10 min walk from hotel the lake promenade - superb - 20 min walk downhill from the hotel or very convenient with the metro, next door. the hotel will give you a city card for all public transportation.

Hotel Continental

2 Place De La Gare Lausanne, 1001 Switzerland

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • Lausanne Historical Museum - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
  • Lausanne Cathedral - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
  • International Institute for Management Development - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
  • Olympic Museum - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
  • Palais de Beaulieu - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
  • International Olympic Committee - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
  • Parc Bourget - 3 km / 1.9 mi
  • University of Lausanne - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
  • Swiss Federal Institute of Technology - 4.9 km / 3.1 mi

Location Highlights

  • In historical district
  • In city center
  • In business district

The preferred airport for Hotel Continental is Geneva (GVA-Cointrin Intl.) - 51.2 km / 31.8 mi.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.

Nearest Major Airport:

  • Geneva, Switzerland (GVA-Cointrin Intl.)

Area:

Lausanne, Switzerland: Winding up through steep streets overlooking Lake Geneva, Lausanne is a lively city filled with restaurants, music venues, and theaters. The eight-kilometer Vuachere Trail, running between Lake Geneva and the Jorat Woods, provides a slice of nature in the bustling metropolis. Lausanne, which began as a military camp during the Roman Empire, is also home to museums on subjects including archaeology, history, and art.

Hotel Continental

2 Place De La Gare Lausanne, 1001 Switzerland

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