Historic Hotel du Pillon offers panoramic views of the Diablerets Glacier and the Alps. Located on a south-facing slope, it features a large art collection and offers free WiFi, free private parking, and a big sunbathing terrace. Historic Hotel du Pillon is a 12-minute walk or 2-minute drive away from the village of Les Diablerets. Thanks to its location above the village, it enjoys 1 more hour of sunlight both in the morning and in the evening. The rooms all feature a balcony overlooking the mountains. The restaurant serves traditional Swiss cuisine, Vaudois specialties, and vegetarian dishes. The breakfast buffet is available until 11:00. Historic Hotel du Pillon is located above Les Bovets Station, the last stop of the mountain train before its terminus in Les Diablerets. From June to October, guests of Historic Hotel du Pillon receive a Free Access Card for selected activities.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
8.9
High score for Les Diablerets

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tom
    the United States the United States
    We enjoyed the owner's attention and conversation. He is very personable and full of knowledge about the area. The large lounging room to the right of the stairs is very comfortable and the whole place is full of antiques to hold your attention.
  • Rachel
    Canada Canada
    Beautiful historic hotel, friendly owner. Very clean and quiet. Off the beaten path, must be willing to walk at least 1.5 km to the little village for other food/entertainment.
  • Eric
    the United States the United States
    The owners of this place really make it shine, both friendly and personable. It kind of felt like showing up at your aunts house in the country. The hotel is a beautiful historic hotel in the heart of the Les Diablerets region.
  • Eric
    the United States the United States
    Beautiful location. Magnificent rustic hotel. Outstanding staff and owner
  • Emmanuel
    Germany Germany
    Nice vintage historic building , nice personal contact with the staff, good food , artistic decoration
  • Charles
    the United States the United States
    Everyone on the staff was very friendly and helpful. The owner made it feel like we were all part of a family. A very warm atmosphere.
  • A
    Andrew
    the United States the United States
    This is a small family run place. The owners were extremely kind and helpful; went out of their way to ensure we had a good visit.
  • Julia
    Switzerland Switzerland
    We were looking for a quaint mountain getaway and this hotel was perfect. Accessible by train, Swiss mountain decor, and lovely breakfast and dinner. The room was very comfortable and it was lovely being on the balcony and sun deck with the...
  • James
    the United States the United States
    Clean rooms, comfortable beds, excellent food, incredible views, and prime location.
  • Lesley
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The hotel is very cozy, they love dogs and the dinner was very nice.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      French • International
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Restaurant #2

    No additional info available

Amenities of Historic Hotel du Pillon
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Cleaning products

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing

Ski

  • Ski school
    Additional charge
  • Ski storage

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Archery
    Off-site
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Darts
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
  • Game room
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Tennis court
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar

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

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Parking garage

Transportation

  • Public transit tickets

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning Services

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

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Adults only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Smoke-free property
  • Executive lounge access
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Packed lunches
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Spa

  • Yoga classes
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

House rules
Historic Hotel du Pillon takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Check-out
From 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

The hotel is located one mile from the ski lifts. Please note that there is no shuttle bus or public transportation available. Therefore the hotel suggests to either bring your own car or rent a car for your convenience.

Please note that between December and March you may need snow chains or snow tires for the access road to the hotel.

FAQs about Historic Hotel du Pillon

  • Historic Hotel du Pillon offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Pool table
    • Skiing
    • Game room
    • Ping-pong
    • Tennis court
    • Darts
    • Walking tours
    • Yoga classes
    • Live music/Performance
    • Bicycle rental
    • Cooking class
    • Archery
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Themed dinners
  • Guests staying at Historic Hotel du Pillon can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
  • Check-in at Historic Hotel du Pillon is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The prices at Historic Hotel du Pillon may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Historic Hotel du Pillon is 0.9 miles from the center of Les Diablerets. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Historic Hotel du Pillon has 2 restaurants:

    • Restaurant #2
    • Restaurant #1
  • Room options at Historic Hotel du Pillon include:

    • Double
    • Quad