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About this property

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 9.2 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

    • Loyal Customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 full bed
3 twin beds
3 twin beds
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Joe
    United States United States
    Convenient location just across train station. Exceptionally friendly and attentive receptionist “Jorge”. Complimentary infused water in the lobby. Coffee in room.
  • Saba
    United States United States
    Staff are friendly and very helpful. Rooms are clean. Breakfast was excellent.
  • Melissa
    United States United States
    good location by the train station and metro so it was easy to get around town and down to the port area. The room was very nice, very comfortable.
  • Natalie-chantal
    United States United States
    Super convenient to the station and public transit, with several cafes and restaurants only a step or two away. The room was very comfortable and the staff very friendly.
  • James
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Very near public transportation, restaurants, coffee shops. Quiet for its location. Friendly staff that was very helpful. Adequate for our 1 night stay.
  • Laurent
    United States United States
    The hotel is right across from the Lausanne train station and next to the M2 metro. The staff is very professional and friendly. Rooms are small but well furnished and comfortable. It is spotless.
  • Jenn
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The location was perfect! Just in front of Train station!
  • Suzanne
    United States United States
    Great location, very clean, and the property had character! I knew I was in Switzerland!
  • Stephen
    United States United States
    Consistency and ease of checking in and out and use of discounted parking facilities helped make this place one of my reliable go-to stays when I am in Lausanne.
  • Frodenilsen
    Norway Norway
    Location close to train stations and city centrum. Nice and helpful staff.

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

  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • City view

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Living Area

  • Desk

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
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 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 - 2 years
Crib always available
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 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.

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