See all properties
Save

Hotel Continental

4.0 star property

Photo gallery for Hotel Continental

Delicatessen
Lobby
Exterior
Interior detail
Economy Double Room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

View map
Place de la Gare 2, Lausanne, 1001
  • Place, University Hospital of Lausanne
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Olympic Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Ouchy Port
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Single Room

Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Superior Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Economy Twin Room

Economy Twin Room

Economy Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Economy Single Room

Economy Single Room

Economy Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room, Balcony, Lake View

Classic Double Room, Balcony, Lake View

Classic Double Room, Balcony, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(37 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room, Balcony

Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Classic Double Room, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Similar properties

Lobby

Alpha Palmiers by Fassbind

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.2 out of 5, Very good, 1,002 reviews
Alpha Palmiers by Fassbind

About the area

Lausanne

A stay at Hotel Continental places you in the heart of Lausanne, within a 10-minute walk of Esplanade de Montbenon and Hôtel de Ville. .This spa hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Jardin Botanique Lausanne and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from International Institute for Management Development.

What's nearby

  • Lausanne Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University Hospital of Lausanne - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Olympic Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Palais de Beaulieu - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ouchy Port - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Lausanne Station - 1 min walk
  • Ouchy-Olympique Station - 16 min walk
  • Geneva International Airport (GVA) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪tibits - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café du Simplon - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Continental - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Continental

Hotel in Lausanne with a full-service spa and a fitness center
Hotel Continental offers 115 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Flat-screen televisions come with pay movies.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Lausanne hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna and a fitness center.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 115 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and pay movies provides entertainment. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include safes and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a sauna and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
For lunch or dinner, stop by Le Bella Vita, a restaurant that specializes in Italian cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-in. Planning an event in Lausanne? This hotel has 3337 square feet (310 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 7 meeting rooms.
A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily (reservations required).
Le Bella Vita - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Le Pain Quotidien - This bar serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and light fare. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (CHF 20 per day)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; CHF 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of CHF 45; reservation required

Restaurants on site

  • Le Bella Vita
  • Le Pain Quotidien

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (3,337 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 30 per pet, per night
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 6.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 25.00 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: CHF 20 per day (1640 ft away)
  • Pet fee: CHF 30 per pet, per night
  • Hosted evening meal: CHF 45

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

Hotel Continental Lausanne
Continental Lausanne
Hotel Continental Hotel
Hotel Continental Lausanne
Hotel Continental Hotel Lausanne

Hotel Continental Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 442 out of 926 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 361 out of 926 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 926 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 926 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 926 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

ESter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff are bery hospitable and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sue Phay

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Conveniently located just across the train station. Hotel is a little dated though and the room I stayed was without air-con. However, they provided a standing fan. Staffs are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Donald, Whitestown

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel especially near train station and free public transportation
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

marcela

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is immediately opposite Lausanne rail station and between the 2 metro stops. It is very quiet inside the hotel and the bed was extremely comfortable. There is a coffee maker in the room and a carafe for water. The shower is great. The staff are all very helpful, with ideas for places to visit and transport information
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location across the road from the station. Lovely breakfast. Room a bit odd…over large bed, could not walk around end of it…no drinks in mini bar…good AC.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Le-Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia Calderon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shopping
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Fernando

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The property needs a renovation but the service and comfort was really good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice Hotel. Practical as it is right across from the train station and metro line. Very welcoming and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Masaki

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, conveniently located across from the train station. Quiet room. Very friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Very average hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were outstandingly professional and pleasant. The hotel is exceptionally placed in the centre of town opposite the railway station. Beyond the hotel’s control there was disruption and noise from construction work and sometimes there was shouting and disruption by people outside the station. This hotel was once a classically elegant building but it is beginning to need a bit of design TLC to bring it back to the standard it first had. Nonetheless it provided a great base for exploring Lausanne and Le Léman area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

william

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
train station, hotel and car rental all within minutes walk
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

geoff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located opposite the main railway station made it easy for my wife and I to use the train to travel to and from from Geneva airport but also to visit Montreux, the wine areas of Lavaux and Ouchy, the port area with ease. The shopping streets and restaurants are all nearby albeit uphill, which does encourage stopping for the odd drink or two Our room was at 5th floor level with a good view over the lake. Whilst clean and tidy it felt a little dated The breakfasts were very good, located in a pleasant airy space overlooking the station which is a rather grand building The staff were all helpful and pleasant and of course multi lingual All in all a good place to stay for 3 nights
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie Mac

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
safe. convenient, excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good and helpful receptionist. Room was quite small, but comfortable. Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Hotel situated across the road from the station. Excellent room which had everything i needed. Staff were very helpful. Lovely breakfast too.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, New York

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room on 5th floor had a great view of the lake and alps. Breakfast in cafe on ground floor great. Next to train station and subway, and many bus lines. Free transit pass was fantastic. Great pizza and Italian restaurant just up street, and hotel gave us a coupon for 2 free cocktails there. Use of subway and busses a must. Boat cruise great, get 1st class ticket for more room. Nearby (20 min train ride) castle a must
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Motoi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just in front of the Lausanne station. Great location to give an easy access to everywhere. The only disappointment was that when checking in, one of the staff told that he would bring the Lausanne Passport Card (free pass for transportation for tourists) to my room in 5 minutes but he never appeared. As it was not necessarily necessary for me, I did not remind him to bring it, but I was kept waiting in the room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Closest possible hotel to the train station. Very convenient. The staff were great, they were able to answer every question I asked.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property itself was good and conveniently located near the train station. It was noisy at night though . The windows could have been double glazed to avoid the street noise at night
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025