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 property features a private lakeshore with beautiful sunset views, a sunny terrace and a restaurant serving fresh Swiss cuisine and Swiss wines from each of the 26 Cantons. The bistro serves breakfasts as well as lunches and dinners. A limited number of private parking spaces is available and paid public parking can be found in the vicinity.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Vitznau
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  • Marko
    Finland Finland
    Beautiful hotel and location. Very helpful and kind staff. Gorgeous breakfastroom with lakeview
  • Justina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing location and beautiful views from the room which made up for the small room size. I think other rooms for the same price are bigger but the view was more important to us. I wanted to wake up and see the mountains and water as I opened my...
  • Martin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful location and classic hotel run by young enthusiasts. We will stay again

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Local • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Dairy-free

Amenities of Hotel Terrasse am See
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Lake view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Ski
  • Ski pass vendor
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Hiking
  • Playground
  • Casino
  • Skiing
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
    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
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Suit press
      Additional charge
    • Ironing service
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Fax/Photocopying
    • Business center
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key card access
    • Key access
    • Safe
    General
    • Pet bowls
    • Pet basket
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Convenience store on site
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Hypoallergenic room available
    • Heating
    • Packed lunches
    • Elevator
    • Family rooms
    • Hair/Beauty salon
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by elevator
    Spa
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Public Bath
    Languages Spoken
    • German
    • English
    • French
    • Italian
    • Turkish

    House rules

    Hotel Terrasse am See takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    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 - 1 years
    Crib upon request
    CHF 25 per child, per night
    2 years old
    Crib upon request
    CHF 25 per child, per night
    Extra bed upon request
    CHF 25 per child, per night
    3 - 6 years
    Extra bed upon request
    CHF 25 per child, per night
    7 - 11 years
    Extra bed upon request
    CHF 40 per child, per night
    12+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    CHF 75 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.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

    Mastercard Visa JCB Cash is not accepted Hotel Terrasse am See accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    The reservations are guaranteed until 18:00. The hotel must be informed in case of later check-in. The latest check-in time is 23:00, if verified by the hotel. 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.

    FAQs about Hotel Terrasse am See

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

    • Room options at Hotel Terrasse am See include:

      • Double
      • Suite

    • Yes, Hotel Terrasse am See is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Check-in at Hotel Terrasse am See is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Guests staying at Hotel Terrasse am See can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental

    • Hotel Terrasse am See is 650 feet from the center of Vitznau. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Hotel Terrasse am See offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Playground
      • Skiing
      • Casino
      • Evening entertainment
      • Bike tours
      • Private beach area
      • Live music/Performance
      • Public Bath
      • Walking tours
      • Beach
      • Tour or class about local culture

    • Hotel Terrasse am See has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1