Hotel Terrasse am See is situated on the banks of Lake Lucerne, at the steamboat landing stage and the Rigi Mountain Railway Station in Vitznau. The historic hotel was opened in 1873 and dates from the earliest days of the railway service to Mount Rigi. Free Wi-Fi is featured throughout the property. The hotel celebrates Swiss traditions and each floor of the hotel tells a story of the railway and the house. The uniquely decorated en-suite rooms at the Hotel Terrasse am See are furnished in historic style with carefully restored pieces of period furniture and old parquet floors. They feature seating areas, wired internet access as well as free WI-Fi, and some of them have a balcony. The accommodation has a fantastic view of the lake and mountains, a garden and a restaurant. Our restaurant is currently open during the day until 6.00 pm (subject to change). Tuesday and Wednesday closed. paid public parking can be found in the vicinity.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast info

Continental


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.8

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Christine
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Very cute room with view on the lake. It was quiet. Staff very friendly.
  • Bridget
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location of the hotel is perfect with lake views. The staff were helpful and friendly and accommodated us when we asked to change rooms to one nearer the lake. Breakfast was fine and the special dinner we had for Swiss National Day was very...
  • Carrie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel is lovely and in an amazing location. The lake boats stop is just next to the hotel and the train up to Mount Rigi is less than a minutes walk away. The staff were very helpful both in the hotel and at the tourist office next to the...
  • Desley
    Australia Australia
    The staff were very friendly and helpful. The property is in an excellent location right on the lake and right next door to the Rigi rail and tourist information. Breakfast was very enjoyable as well.
  • Aurelia
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The staff was super welcoming and always eager to answer questions and give tips. The hotel has a very nice atmosphere and is perfectly located (next to the lake, to the boat and train station and has parking possibilities). It also has a nice...
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Our welcome was warm and friendly and the hotel itself was full of old fashioned charm and elegance. The views from our balcony were exceptional.
  • Desley
    Australia Australia
    Very helpful and friendly staff Great location right beside Rigi station, the ferry terminal and tourist info. Lovely lakefront position
  • Mariba
    South Africa South Africa
    Location is perfect. Staff welcoming. I love antique furniture and view from balcony.
  • Marko
    Finland Finland
    Beautiful hotel and location. Very helpful and kind staff. Gorgeous breakfastroom with lakeview
  • Justina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing location and beautiful views from the room which made up for the small room size. I think other rooms for the same price are bigger but the view was more important to us. I wanted to wake up and see the mountains and water as I opened my...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Local • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Dairy-free

Facilities of Hotel Terrasse am See
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

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

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • Lake view

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Ski

  • Ski pass vendor

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Evening entertainment
  • Hiking
  • Children's playground
  • Skiing

Media & Technology

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

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)

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

Parking
No parking available.

Transport

  • Public transport tickets

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out

Entertainment and family services

  • Baby safety gates
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

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

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Minimarket on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Lift
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Wellness

  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Public Bath

Languages spoken

  • German
  • English
  • French

House rules
Hotel Terrasse am See takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 07:30 to 11:00
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 - 1 year
Cot upon request
CHF 25 per child, per night
2 years
Cot upon request
CHF 25 per child, per night
Extra bed upon request
CHF 25 per child, per night
3 - 6 years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 25 per child, per night
7 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 40 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 75 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.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Cards accepted at this hotel
VisaMastercardJCBCash is not accepted

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The reservations are guaranteed until 18:00. The hotel must be informed in case of later check-in. In the night there is no check-in possible.

Please note that parking spaces are limited and are on a first-come, first-served basis.

FAQs about Hotel Terrasse am See

  • Guests staying at Hotel Terrasse am See can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
  • Room options at Hotel Terrasse am See include:

    • Double
    • Suite
  • Hotel Terrasse am See is 200 yards from the centre of Vitznau. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Hotel Terrasse am See has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Check-in at Hotel Terrasse am See is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Hotel Terrasse am See offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Skiing
    • Evening entertainment
    • Bike tours
    • Public Bath
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture
  • Yes, Hotel Terrasse am See is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Hotel Terrasse am See may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.