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About this property
Situated 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 boasts a breathtaking panoramic view of the Alps.
Access to the wellness centre of the hotel is free for all guests. There is a fitness room, a semi-Olympic-size swimming pool and a healthcare centre.
Guests enjoy free local transport and other benefits include discounts on boat trips.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.9
Facilities
7.4
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
7.4
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.1
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Guests who stayed here loved
Bart
Netherlands
“Location is excellent. Pool great and the room very spacious”
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Hanna
France
“The stay in this hotel has been truly exceptional. It’s about a 15-minute walk from the train station, but very easy to reach, and there’s a supermarket nearby if needed. I didn’t try the breakfast.
What was absolutely amazing was the view —...”
Lana
Australia
“Probably the best positioned waterfront hotel in Montreux, the view from my third floor balcony view room was absolutely amazing , rooms have lovely ornate cornices, & are spotlessly clean.
A five minute walk to restaurants and 10 minutes...”
Lanie
South Africa
“The view was extraordinary and the whole town has a certain vibe ..We enjoyed this a lot”
Pradeepti
Netherlands
“The view from the room was absolutely stunning.
Additionally we used the sauna and swimming pool, both of which were also really good.”
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Yvonne
United Kingdom
“The room was very luxurious and large with a fabulous view from the small balcony looking over the lake (5th floor). It was easy to get to Chateaux Chillon and the lakeside restaurants and facilities either by foot or on public transport. Also...”
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Laura
Australia
“We loved sitting out on the balcony enjoying the view of the lake at sunset with a wine and cheese. The room was very spacious. The bed was comfortable. The bathroom had a shower over the bath. It must’ve been renovated recently because it was...”
Andrew
Australia
“Location and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful”
Daryl
United Kingdom
“Location, balcony, food, a glimpse of a world that no longer exists, faded but in the best way, more Tati than tatty”
Iqtidar
United Kingdom
“Everything about the hotel was great. Location, the facilities and the staff at the reception was super helpful”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
2 restaurants on site
Restaurant les Magnolias
Cuisine
European
Open for
Lunch
Ambiance
Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
Restaurant Les Magnolias
Cuisine
European
Open for
Dinner
Ambiance
Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
House rules
Hôtel du Grand Lac Excelsior takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Cot 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 cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-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 identification 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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Netherlands“Location is excellent. Pool great and the room very spacious”
France“The stay in this hotel has been truly exceptional. It’s about a 15-minute walk from the train station, but very easy to reach, and there’s a supermarket nearby if needed. I didn’t try the breakfast. What was absolutely amazing was the view —...”
Australia“Probably the best positioned waterfront hotel in Montreux, the view from my third floor balcony view room was absolutely amazing , rooms have lovely ornate cornices, & are spotlessly clean. A five minute walk to restaurants and 10 minutes...”
South Africa“The view was extraordinary and the whole town has a certain vibe ..We enjoyed this a lot”
United Kingdom“The room was very luxurious and large with a fabulous view from the small balcony looking over the lake (5th floor). It was easy to get to Chateaux Chillon and the lakeside restaurants and facilities either by foot or on public transport. Also...”
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