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The Hotel Continental was originally built for the 1964 Swiss National Exhibition in Lausanne and was recently refurbished, modernized and enlarged. It is located opposite Lausanne's Main Train Station, a 10-minute walk from the Old Town and the shopping area. It offers air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi. The non-smoking rooms feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar and a bathroom. A rich buffet breakfast is served every day. Guests enjoy free access to the newly opened 1200 m2 fitness centre located in the building. The Le Pain Quotidien bakery and restaurant in the building serves fresh bread and organic dishes. The M2 metro line is available directly next to the hotel. Evian can be reached in 30 minutes by boat. Vevey and Montreux are just half an hour away by train. The ski resorts such as Les Diablerets and Verbier can be reached within 60 minutes by car.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Lausanne, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, American

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 double bed
3 single beds
3 single beds
2 single beds
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Sustainability
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.6

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Julie
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Fantastic gym, sauna and hamam. Comfy beds. Friendly and helpful staff. Loved the bakery that is partly inside the hotel. Partnership with La Bella Vista pizza place next door, which offers the biggest and most delicious pizzas for a reasonable...
  • Stephen
    United States United States
    Room was very comfortable for me: clean, quiet, and met my simple needs. I booked in for a couple days to recover from jet-lag having just flown into Geneva from California.
  • Aparício
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The staff was very friendly! I decided to do a surprise for my boyfriend and they helped me to prepare everything, they even placed us in a room with balcony with view to the lake to make it even more special. I’m forever grateful and we will come...
  • Gabriele
    Italy Italy
    The hotel is strategically located in front of Lausanne railway station and very close to a subway station from where you can reach both the Léman Lake and the upper city centre in a few minutes. There are restaurants and other services in the...
  • Raoul
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Just opposite the train station. You can finish your breakfast 5min. bevor the train leaves and you can still make it. Friendly checkin. Good pub in the neighbourhood.
  • Marcus
    Sweden Sweden
    Great central location if you want to be close to the train station Room on the 5th floor was spacious and clean. Great view across the Lake and to the Mountains Access to a large and well equipped gym
  • Victoria
    Spain Spain
    Yes, the hotel has everything you need and it’s very clean. The staff is very friendly and helpful.
  • Nicole
    South Africa South Africa
    Fast check in, great staff. Clean and with all comfort expected.
  • Begüm
    Turkey Turkey
    Room is very clear. Location is amazing. Staff is very professional - thank you Jorge, Bilaly and Italian sir.
  • Atif
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Location opposite to the main station and attached to the metro. Food places and restaurants in the same building were a bonus too. Room was spacious and the staff did an excellent job with upkeep of the room.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Le Bella Vita
    • Cuisine
      Italian • Local • International • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free
  • Le Pain Quotidien
    • Cuisine
      French • Italian • Local • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan

Facilities of Continental Hotel Lausanne
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities

  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • 2 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • City view

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs CHF 20 per day.

  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Transport

  • Public transport tickets

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Wellness

  • Fitness
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Hammam
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna

Languages spoken

  • German
  • Greek
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian

House rules
Continental Hotel Lausanne takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 5 years
Cot upon request
Free
6 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 40 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 80 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

When travelling with pets, please note that an extra charge CHF 30 per night applies.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Continental Hotel Lausanne in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about Continental Hotel Lausanne

  • Continental Hotel Lausanne has 2 restaurants:

    • Le Bella Vita
    • Le Pain Quotidien
  • Guests staying at Continental Hotel Lausanne can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Vegetarian
    • American
  • Room options at Continental Hotel Lausanne include:

    • Single
    • Twin
    • Double
  • Continental Hotel Lausanne offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Hammam
    • Spa facilities
    • Fitness
    • Steam room
  • The prices at Continental Hotel Lausanne may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Continental Hotel Lausanne is 400 yards from the centre of Lausanne. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Continental Hotel Lausanne is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.