Historic Hotel du Pillon offers panoramic views of the Diablerets Glacier and the Alps. Situated on a south-facing slope, it features a large art collection and offers free WiFi, free private parking, and a big sunbathing terrace. Historic Hotel du Pillon is a 12-minute walk or 2-minute drive away from the village of Les Diablerets. Thanks to its location above the village, it enjoys 1 more hour of sunlight both in the morning and in the evening. The rooms all feature a balcony overlooking the mountains. The restaurant serves traditional Swiss cuisine, Vaudois specialities, and vegetarian dishes. The breakfast buffet is available until 11:00. Historic Hotel du Pillon is located above Les Bovets Station, the last stop of the mountain train before its terminus in Les Diablerets. From June to October, guests of Historic Hotel du Pillon receive a Free Access Card for selected activities.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Nearby ski lifts:
  • Vers-l'Église - 700 yards
  • Vers l'Eglise - 700 yards
  • Ruvine - 1,200 yards
  • Jorasse - 1,200 yards

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.8
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Fabrice
    France France
    Great location, admirable historic hotel run by a wonderful and courageous family. Wandering around on soft slopes is a must, no great distance to reconnect with nature...
  • Sarunas
    Lithuania Lithuania
    We had an unforgettable vacation! This historic hotel impressed with its wonderful and cozy interior and the warm welcome and sincere care of the hosts. It is radically different from the usual hotels that you forget after a week. I think we will...
  • Ferdinand
    Romania Romania
    This is one of the best accommodation experiences we have stayed ever, even though we have many to choose from. The renovated historic hotel feels also like a swiss home nestled in the mountains. An old fashioned appeal but with all the necessary...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      French • International
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Restaurant #2

    No additional info available

Facilities of Historic Hotel du Pillon
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • 2 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Cleaning products
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
Ski
  • Ski school
    Additional charge
  • Ski storage
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Archery
    Off-site
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Darts
  • Table tennis
  • Billiards
  • Games room
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Tennis court
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Adult only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Executive lounge access
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Packed lunches
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wellness
  • Yoga classes
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

House rules
Historic Hotel du Pillon takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00 to 23:00
Check-out
From 09:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The hotel is located 1.5 km from the ski lifts. Please note that there is no shuttle bus or public transportation available! Therefore the hotel suggests to either bring your own car or rent a car for your convenience.

Please note that between December and March you may need snow chains or snow tires for the access road to the hotel.

FAQs about Historic Hotel du Pillon

  • Check-in at Historic Hotel du Pillon is from 16:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Historic Hotel du Pillon offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Billiards
    • Skiing
    • Games room
    • Table tennis
    • Tennis court
    • Darts
    • Walking tours
    • Yoga classes
    • Live music/performance
    • Bicycle rental
    • Cooking class
    • Archery
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Themed dinner nights

  • Guests staying at Historic Hotel du Pillon can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet

  • Historic Hotel du Pillon is 0.9 miles from the centre of Les Diablerets. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Historic Hotel du Pillon has 2 restaurants:

    • Restaurant #1
    • Restaurant #2

  • Room options at Historic Hotel du Pillon include:

    • Double
    • Quadruple

  • The prices at Historic Hotel du Pillon may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.