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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 nonsmoking rooms feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a mini-bar and a bathroom. A rich buffet breakfast is served every day. Guests enjoy free access to the newly opened 1200 m2 fitness center 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the 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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Property practices

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Guest reviews
Review score

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
7.7
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
8.4
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Marilyn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Close to station. Room was absolutely huge! Staff was lovely. Bed comfortable and enormous!
  • Heejung
    United States of America United States of America
    Excellent location next to the metro and train station. Made it super easy to travel
  • Anna
    Luxembourg Luxembourg
    I really liked the room that despite being a single room still felt spacious and not like a shoebox as you sometimes encounter in other hotels. They gave me a discount because supposedly the AC was broken in that room but they put a fan and...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

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

Amenities of Continental Hotel Lausanne
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities
  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness center
  • 2 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub 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 apply.
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 available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs CHF 20 per day.
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/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
  • Safe
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Turkish/Steam Bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • 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 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation 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 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

0 - 5 years
Crib 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 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.

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

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

Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 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.

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

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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

FAQs about Continental Hotel Lausanne

  • Guests staying at Continental Hotel Lausanne can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Vegetarian
    • American

  • Continental Hotel Lausanne has 2 restaurants:

    • Le Bella Vita
    • Le Pain Quotidien

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

    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Turkish/Steam Bath
    • Spa facilities
    • Fitness
    • Steam room

  • Continental Hotel Lausanne is 1,150 feet from the center of Lausanne. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Continental Hotel Lausanne is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

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

  • Room options at Continental Hotel Lausanne include:

    • Single
    • Twin
    • Double