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About this property

Located in the heart of Montreux, the Hotel du Grand Lac Excelsior has a privileged location right on Lake Geneva, on the Quai des Fleurs (Flower Bank). It offers free access to the spa area including a swimming pool and free WiFi. All rooms have a lake-view balcony. Built in 1907 in Belle-Epoque style, the Hotel du Grand Lac Excelsior is a haven of peace and features authentic historic Art Déco stained-glass windows. Each room and suite, with a balcony or terrace, overlooks Lake Geneva and features a breathtaking panoramic view of the Alps. Access to the wellness center of the hotel is free for all guests. There is a fitness room, a semi-Olympic-size swimming pool and a healthcare center. Guests enjoy free local transport and other benefits include discounts on boat trips.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the best-rated area in Montreux, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Buffet


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
or
1 full bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Manuela
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Service was excellent, hard to find nicer people in Switzerland. We were even moved to write in their guest book, which is a first. Breakfast service was very good too, good food in the little enclosed balcony with a view of the lake.
  • Marina
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The view from the balcony is magnificent. The price you pay is for the view on the lac and mountains. Indeed speechless! Magic!
  • Davis
    United States United States
    Location in Montreux with amazing views. Restaurant menu and staff were eager to please
  • Jane
    Australia Australia
    Spacious room with air conditioning unit, small balcony, black-out metal shutter for nighttime, and a lovely view of the lake. Good-sized bathroom. Wide corridors, beautiful sitting room and public areas downstairs. Breakfast tables overlooking...
  • Anne
    United States United States
    Location near 201 bus. Size of the room was great. Old hotel with nice quiet well air conditioned rooms. Room darkening drains. Very good staff. Great value for the money and good location to explore Montreaux. Used pool and chase lounges on the...
  • Sharon
    United States United States
    Lovely views of the lake and mountains from my balcony, large room.
  • Gergana
    United States United States
    The view is amazing! Big, clean rooms. The bed is very comfortable .
  • Sukanya
    India India
    Great location. Staff is very helpful. The restaurant was fantastic.
  • Matthew
    United States United States
    Huge balconies with great views of the lake and surrounding mountains. Large rooms albeit a bit old. Breakfast included. Staff friendly
  • Carl
    United States United States
    the view was great. what we really liked was the Lamb chops in the main dining room -- plus the service. The maitre de was very helpful dressed with a suit and tie. 1

Hotel area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
  • Restaurant les Magnolias
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Open for
      Lunch
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Restaurant Les Magnolias
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic

House rules

Hôtel du Grand Lac Excelsior takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
4 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 29 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 69 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.

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform the hotel in advance about the exact number of guests (adults and children) and include the age of the children.

For reservations for which payment must be made on site, we now ask for full payment (room, breakfast and tourist taxes) at check-in, before handing over the keys.

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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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