Hotel Terrasse am See
About this property
Hotel Terrasse am See is located 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 rooms with attached bathroom 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 accommodations 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free Wifi
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Heath
United States“Location, views, hospitality, breakfast and the coffee maker.” - Bettina United States“The hotel sits on Lake Luzern and has gorgeous views. The staff is very nice and accommodating. Breakfast every morning was a delight. It is very charming.”
Mark
Israel“Nice staff with great comunication and willingness to help. Great view on the lake from all the places: breakfest restarant, room ,terrase. Few meters away from boat and funicular stations”- Kent United States“The staff who checked us in were so friendly and helpful, booked dinner at restaurant for us, translated the menu, Our corner room had a superb view of the lake and book landing. The room was very comfortable and had everything we needed. The...”
- Sharon
United Kingdom“Excellent location for Rigi and walking. The views from the terrace are amazing! The room is basic. However, it is clean and comfortable. Staff are friendly and welcoming.” 
Sarah United Kingdom“I loved my stay in Hotel Terrase See, the staff were very welcoming and the location and view were amazing!”
Christine
Switzerland“Very cute room with view on the lake. It was quiet. Staff very friendly.”- Bridget 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“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“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.”
Hotel area info
Amenities of Hotel Terrasse am See
Most popular amenities
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free Wifi
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
Bedroom
- Linens
View
- Mountain view
- Lake view
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Ski
- Ski pass vendor
PetsPets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
- Tour or class about local culture
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking tours
- Hiking
- Skiing
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Snack bar
- Minibar
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingPublic parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs CHF 12 per day.
- Parking garage
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
Transportation
- Public transit tickets
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
- Baby safety gates
- Outdoor play equipment for kids
- Board games/Puzzles
- Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit pressAdditional charge
- Ironing service
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Key access
- Safe
General
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Convenience store on site
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Elevator
- Hair/Beauty salon
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Spa
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Public Bath
Languages Spoken
- German
- English
- French
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
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.
Please inform Hotel Terrasse am See of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
